Neil Basu
People Analytics Manager, Workforce Strategy at LinkedIn
Leading workforce strategy and people analytics at LinkedIn while coaching others on Chief of Staff roles and AI adoption.
Intro
I'm Neil Basu, currently the People Analytics Manager for Workforce Strategy at LinkedIn. My career has been a journey of following curiosity—from studying the social science of the internet at Oxford to leading research operations and serving as Chief of Staff for Global Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging. I’m deeply passionate about building healthier workplace cultures and creating economic opportunity for the global workforce through data that actually drives decisions. Beyond the data, I’m an advocate for conscious business practices and a lifelong learner, having recently spent time upskilling in AI and reading over 200 books during a career break. Whether you're looking to pivot into People Analytics, curious about the Chief of Staff path, or want to chat about the intersection of AI and HR, I’m always happy to share what I’ve learned and help others navigate their own professional seasons.
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What I can offer
- ›Coaching for Chief of Staff roles and AI adoption
- ›Advice on pivoting from Market Research to HR/People Analytics
- ›Referrals and job opportunity sharing within tech networks
- ›Expertise in data storytelling and research operations
What I'm looking for
- ›Individuals looking to pivot into HR or People Analytics
- ›Professionals interested in conscious business practices
- ›expanding my professional network
- ›exploring mutual opportunities in People Analytics and Workforce Strategy
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Background
Career
Began in market research and social media analysis, transitioned into research operations and insights at LinkedIn, served as Chief of Staff for Global Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, and now leads workforce strategy analytics.
Education
Master’s Degree, Social Science of the Internet from University of Oxford (2011–2012); Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology from Dartmouth College (2007–2011); Inner MBA Certificate Program from New York University (2020–2021).
Achievements
- ›Expanded Employee Self-ID to 8 dimensions across 16 countries
- ›Created a data program for global economic confidence resulting in hundreds of media citations
- ›Developed Excel macro tools saving 200+ hours annually
- ›Facilitated 100+ weekly meetings for DIBs and HR leadership
- ›Influenced remote work policy during the pandemic using behavioral insights
Opinions
- People Analytics is only as good as the data underneath it
- Data should drive real decisions rather than ignored dashboards
- Career transitions are seasons that build patience, humility, and leadership
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Warm, approachable, and transparent, blending professional insight with personal vulnerability.
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