With almost half of the labor force working from home, many workers have finally been able to experience the flexibility they have long craved. As a … Read more
What an Analytics Maturity Curve Should Actually Look Like
Many people have seen analytics maturity curves. Most look the same — which is too bad because they take us in the wrong direction. They tend to look … Read more
Don’t Read This Article and Get Back to Work!
Not long ago, I sat down to write a blog post about facetime vs. Facetime. The premise was that, in the course of the last year, the meaning of “facetime” … Read more
If You’re Having Trouble Integrating HR Data (and Who Isn’t?)…
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
How to Make Your Turnover Data Actionable
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
Balancing Confidence and Uncertainty in Analytics
There’s much that people analytics professionals can learn from how data has been used in the pandemic. One of the most noticeable aspects of the expert … Read more
5 Metrics for Your Corporate Communication
Ask executives if their organizations communicate well, and chances are you’ll hear a resounding yes. But ask those a little lower in the ranks and you may … Read more
Using Employee Relations Data and Practices to Banish Racism
Diversity and inclusion are top of mind today across the workplace, while racial equality and equity now lead board and C-level agendas. CEOs are pledging … Read more
“People Data” Is a Scary Phrase for Employees
People data. It can feel like a dirty phrase for many workers, inciting feelings of unease and distrust. And it’s not hard to understand why in the wake … Read more
You Cannot Solve Diversity Issues With Diversity Metrics
A new light has been shining on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and initiatives in the wake of the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter … Read more
When Data Is Interesting But Inconclusive
It is common to have interesting but inconclusive data. If this happens at an early stage of a project, then that’s OK. Sometimes you do need to wander … Read more
When the Robots Take Over Will You Still Matter?
I am convinced that in the 21st century talent management will be the key differentiator of successful organizations. Within a couple of decades, no matter … Read more
Don’t Be Afraid of Poor Analytics
If you’ve taken any analytics or statistics courses, you’ll have been bombarded with cautions about how analytics can go wrong. For example: Random … Read more
Here’s What You Need In a People Analytics Leader
You need the right People Analytics Leader in order to build an effective and strategic people analytics function. This person is the key evangelist and … Read more
Get Ready For Analytics By Cleaning House Now
It’s coming, whether we like it or not. Look at the topics and exhibitors at any HR conference. It’s coming. Artificial intelligence has the potential to … Read more
The ‘Walk Down the Hall’ Method of Handling Analytics Demands
The first challenge of an analytics department is that they are off on their own and no one else in the company knows what they do. The second challenge is … Read more
The Total Cost of Your Workforce Is Not What You Think It Is
Do you have a detailed and accurate understanding of your total cost of workforce (TCOW)? If your organization is anything like most large businesses, the … Read more
Get Started In HR Analytics In 5 Easy Steps
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
A Brief Guide to Data-Driven Scenario Planning
Preparing to increase headcount at a large organization is like comparing the cost of bread at different supermarkets: At your regular neighborhood store, … Read more
Why Analytics Should Come Before Anything Else
Peter Navin, the SVP employee experience at Grand Rounds Inc., has an interesting stance on analytics. Typically, HR has all its core functions in place … Read more