As a Principal Manager of People Science Analytics at Microsoft, Eric Knudsen plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of employee experience through the innovative Microsoft Viva product suite. With a strong foundation in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Eric's expertise lies in harnessing data to provide...
As a Principal Manager of People Science Analytics at Microsoft, Eric Knudsen plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of employee experience through the innovative Microsoft Viva product suite. With a strong foundation in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Eric's expertise lies in harnessing data to provide actionable insights that enhance the employee lifecycle—from recruitment to retention. His passion for leveraging statistical methods, including modeling, validation, and significance testing, enables him to deliver robust analyses that inform strategic decision-making for organizational leaders.
Eric's team, acquired from LinkedIn, is dedicated to developing tools that empower partners to address critical questions about workforce dynamics and employee engagement. By utilizing advanced programming languages such as Python and R, along with data management and analysis techniques, he ensures that the insights generated are not only statistically sound but also practically applicable. His proficiency in psychometrics and web scraping further enriches the data landscape, allowing for comprehensive assessments of employee sentiment and performance.
Key projects under Eric's leadership include the development of predictive analytics models that forecast employee turnover and engagement levels, as well as the implementation of real-time dashboards that visualize key performance indicators. These initiatives not only enhance the user experience within Microsoft Viva but also drive a culture of data-informed decision-making across the organization. Eric's commitment to fostering a data-driven environment positions him as a thought leader in the field of People Analytics, making significant contributions to the understanding of employee behavior and organizational effectiveness.
