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Written by: CDO Magazine
Updated 12:00 PM UTC, March 28, 2026

As organizations invest heavily in data, analytics, and AI, one challenge continues to hold many initiatives back: adoption.
In this episode, Mars’ Ujjwal Sehgal, Global Head of People Analytics, and Rachel Belino, HR Data Officer, discuss how the company is tackling this issue across its global workforce analytics initiatives.
Speaking with Shachin Prabhat of Tiger Analytics, they explore the barriers that often prevent analytics solutions from gaining traction, including complex dashboards, the lack of trust in data, and the challenge of delivering insights at the right moment.
They also explain how Mars approaches governance, protects sensitive workforce data, and builds the data foundations needed for AI-ready analytics environments.
The conversation offers practical lessons for data and analytics leaders working to turn analytics investments into real business adoption.
