[Verse 1] You want a seat at the boardroom table But first you need to speak their code Revenue streams and profit margins That's the language leaders know EBITDA tells the story clearly Bottom line is what they see Connect your people plans to numbers That's your key to strategy [Chorus] Revenue, margin, burn and runway Unit economics tell the tale Business model, value creation Where does labor tip the scale Speak the language of the business Know the metrics that they track Financial literacy unlocks the door To bring HR influence back [Verse 2] How does your company make money What's the path from cost to sale Where do people costs appear On the profit and loss trail Industry winds are always shifting Competition sets the pace Regulatory changes coming HR needs to know this space [Chorus] Revenue, margin, burn and runway Unit economics tell the tale Business model, value creation Where does labor tip the scale Speak the language of the business Know the metrics that they track Financial literacy unlocks the door To bring HR influence back [Bridge] NPS and customer churn rate Throughput time and cycle speed Defect rates and quality measures These are metrics you should read Connect your workforce strategy To every KPI they chase Show them how your people programs Drive results they can embrace [Chorus] Revenue, margin, burn and runway Unit economics tell the tale Business model, value creation Where does labor tip the scale Speak the language of the business Know the metrics that they track Financial literacy unlocks the door To bring HR influence back [Outro] When you speak in dollars and sense They will listen to your voice Strategic HR starts today Make financial fluency your choice
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