Adaptive Futures

Speaker: Margret Bjarnadottir of University of Maryland and PayAnalytics

Theme: Data Science

0:00 - Introduction

2:38 - How did Margret get into the field?

5:39 - What do organizations need to focus on for pay equity?

7:50 - Who should be involved in the discussion of pay equity?

13:10 - What are Margret’s concerns for analytics and AI?

17:55 - How do algorithms affect achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion?

24:18 - What does human in the loop analytics look like?

26:28 - Should people analytics leaders be leading the discussion?

30:52 - How should small and mid sized companies treat the issue of pay equity?

34:14 - What should companies consider when adopting algorithms?

40:26 - Should there be a role for deciding a company’s analytical process?

43:29 - Is data neutral?

48:15 - What’s Margret’s motivation?

52:37 - Why do organizations need to prioritize pay equity?

58:23 - Conclusion

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To ongoing learning, creativity, and compassion for the human experience!

Show Notes

Speaker: Margret Bjarnadottir of University of Maryland and PayAnalytics Theme: Data Science 0:00 - Introduction 2:38 - How did Margret get into the field? 5:39 - What do organizations need to focus on for pay equity? 7:50 - Who should be involved in the discussion of pay equity? 13:10 - What are Margret’s concerns for analytics and AI? 17:55 - How do algorithms affect achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion? 24:18 - What does human in the loop analytics look like? 26:28 - Should people analytics leaders be leading the discussion? 30:52 - How should small and mid sized companies treat the issue of pay equity? 34:14 - What should companies consider when adopting algorithms? 40:26 - Should there be a role for deciding a company’s analytical process? 43:29 - Is data neutral? 48:15 - What’s Margret’s motivation? 52:37 - Why do organizations need to prioritize pay equity? 58:23 - Conclusion Learn more about our digital events and the people data for good movement: www.pafow.net To ongoing learning, creativity, and compassion for the human experience!

What is Adaptive Futures?

For nearly a decade, this podcast has explored how people, organizations, and technology shape the future of work. Now, as The Adaptive Futures Podcast, the journey continues with deeper conversations about what it means to adapt and thrive in an age of Ai and constant disruption.

Each week, host Al Adamsen sits down with executives, innovators, and change-makers to hear their personal stories—how they got to where they are, what they’re working on today, and what they believe the future of work will hold. Guests open up about their hopes, their concerns, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.

Episodes run about an hour in an audio-first format, offering a mix of narrative and insight. You’ll hear career advice for students, early-career professionals, and those navigating transition, as well as practical guidance for leaders striving to build inclusive cultures and engaged workforces.

In addition to these in-depth interviews, The Adaptive Futures Podcast is also home to audio versions of Al’s Future of Work Live conversations—bringing timely insights, bold ideas, and real-world practices straight to your headphones.

Whether you’re a leader, a learner, or simply curious about where work is headed, join us to explore the stories, ideas, and actions shaping a more adaptive future.