HR leaders have for some time now been aware of the challenges of integrating data between different HR systems. Meanwhile, it’s still surprisingly common … Read more

HR leaders have for some time now been aware of the challenges of integrating data between different HR systems. Meanwhile, it’s still surprisingly common … Read more
We may not often turn to economists to help us think differently about decisions we make about people, but I believe there are lessons to be learned. … Read more
As adoption of analytics is increasing and interest is soaring, more and more companies are looking for ways to get started with HR analytics. In this … Read more
Note: Don’t miss the resources listed at the end of this article. ∼∼∼∼ Last June, I had the pleasure of delivering two mega sessions on people … Read more
Careers used to progress linearly. You’d start at the bottom and climb up the rungs of a clearly defined ladder until you retired, but the world of work … Read more
“What can you do to increase collaboration between HR and other leaders?” That question was asked of Peter Navin, SVP of employee experience at Grand … Read more
Most of the useful data crunching in HR occurred long before the term analytics graced the booths of every darned vendor in the trade shows. That work was … Read more
For the average person, data without a narrative is like a trip into the wilderness without a compass: overwhelming and disorienting. But when the facts … Read more
Dear Littler: We are revamping our online job application. I asked our HR director if we should eliminate the question asking about an applicant’s hobbies. … Read more
The need to be data-driven in business is commonly accepted. Planning and making decisions based on hard truths over conjecture is the day-to-day norm for … Read more
The hype about HR analytics is sufficiently disconnected from reality that it’s worth taking a step back and reviewing where we are. Most of the work that … Read more
The most useful analytics begin with a clear question that is relevant to the business. For example, does it pay to continue to recruit at small … Read more
I was reading a description of different advanced analytics methods and I felt there was something quite wrong. I had hard time putting my finger on it. … Read more
One thing people often observe about technology is that the initial hype seems overblown, then one day the wave breaks upon us and things are moving faster … Read more
An HR team can make all the difference in the internal success and versatility of a business. From hiring the most qualified talent to maintaining a strong … Read more
Imagine a world where every great HR initiative gets properly funded: Retention programs are fully backed by the C-suite, recruitment snafus are nipped in … Read more
Several years ago, data gathered from sociometric badges (wearable devices equipped with sensors) revealed something interesting about the Bank of … Read more
It may be true that the average line manager is more data-savvy than the average HR manager, but that doesn’t mean they have a clue about how to approach … Read more
Imagine you’re driving a Ferrari. You’re going really fast, cruising up and down mountain passes, with nothing in your way. Then it starts to rain. The … Read more
When a sports writer asked hockey coach Mike Babcock about a particular hockey analytic, Babcock responded, “We don’t know if any of it’s true.” What did … Read more