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# David Simmonds
Helping HR teams make strategic decisions through data analytics.

## About

David Simmonds helps HR organizations make better decisions using data. As Chairman of HCM Metrics, he focuses on shifting human resources from intuition-based operations to evidence-backed strategies.

His work centers on practical HR reform. He breaks down how teams can apply ESRS S1 standards to drive measurable change, showing companies exactly how analytics can reshape how they support their people.



## Past Sessions

### World Congress 2025 · July 9, 2025
Berlin, Germany
- [Data Driven HR in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2025/sessions/837-data-driven-hr-in) · 30 min



## Cappuccino with HR

- [Beyond Gut Feelings: The Rise of Data-Driven HR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1326-beyond-gut-feelings-the-rise-of-data-driven-hr) · Rudi Bauer, David Simmonds