This podcast episode explores the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), a game-changing regulation that requires companies to report on their environmental, social, and workforce impacts. It discusses the readiness of HR functions for CSRD reporting, the benefits of leveraging workforce data, the role of HR in decision making and building trust, and the importance of upskilling HR professionals in data literacy. The episode highlights the potential impact of the CSRD on HR's strategic impact within organizations and emphasizes the need for HR to be involved in measuring the benefits of reorganizations and driving the successful implementation and utilization of AI.