Interviewing the Experts: Alexis Baker - People Analytics Leader

In our Interviewing the Experts series, our Recruitment Specialists sit down with leaders across the Workday ecosystem to uncover insights, tips and truths you won't hear anywhere else. 

What does it take to build a game-changing People Analytics function within Workday? In this episode, we’re joined by Alexis Baker, Head of People Analytics, with almost 20 years of experience across HR systems and data-led transformation. With two Workday implementations under her belt and a genuine passion for turning data into actionable insights, Alexis unpacks what it really means to harness Workday’s tools for people-driven business strategy. 

This episode is a must-watch for Workday professionals, HRIS leaders, and anyone exploring the value of data-backed decision-making in the digital workplace. Whether you’re at the start of your Workday journey or scaling an established system, Alexis shares strategic insights that could shape your roadmap. 

We cover: 

๐Ÿ”ธWhat People Analytics really means within the Workday ecosystem 

๐Ÿ”ธHow to get more from tools like Discovery Boards, Prism and Peakon 

๐Ÿ”ธWhere AI fits into the future of data strategy in HR 

๐Ÿ”ธWhy People Analytics needs to be embedded from day one of implementation 

๐Ÿ”ธThe danger of dashboard fatigue, and how AI is streamlining insights 

๐Ÿ”ธBuilding a future-ready function that drives ROI and culture change 

...and more. 


Looking to build out your Workday team, want strategic advice on your People Analytics function, or want to see some elite People Analytics candidate profiles? Get in touch with the Workday consulting and recruitment experts at Focus Cloud, we know what good looks like.