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
If You Haven’t Invested in Analytics, Start Now. Here’s How
People analytics is currently having a moment in the HR space. Fueled by the growth of data science, more and more companies and organizations are trying … Read more
HR Get Ready: Artificial Intelligence Is Changing the Way We Work
As the world of work is rapidly changing amongst digital disruption, HR must keep pace. By 2020, the World Economic Forum (WEF) predicts that the Fourth … Read more
The Dark Secret of Analytics that Shouldn’t Be a Secret
CEOs get excited about HR analytics because they hope it will reveal something magical. They’ve all seen Moneyball and figure that if HR gets a data … Read more
HR 101: 5 Ways Small Employers Can Streamline Their Hiring
There’s no time like the present to reevaluate your recruiting processes and strategies to improve efficiencies and save you time. With the summer … Read more
How to Choose and Visualize the Right KPIs
From hiring to payroll, human resources departments have a lot to manage, and the volume of data they track and report is always growing. That’s why HR … Read more
The 3 Dimensions of a Job: Style, Pace, Risk
I’ve spent over 25 years in human capital management and I’ve gotten 10 certifications in the space. Through the use and study of various assessments and … Read more
On Becoming A Scientific HR Function – Learning From Amazon And Google
Did you know that “becoming scientific” is a strategic goal that is shared by the HR functions of two of the top three most valuable firms in the world? … Read more
How Predictive Analytics Can Make Talent Development More Effective
“Controlled chaos” sounds like an oxymoron. Yet to anyone who works in talent management or talent acquisition, controlled chaos describes daily life. … Read more
Tech Vendors Can Do a Better Job Predicting Who’s a Flight Risk Than You
Many companies like the idea of using predictive analytics to assess flight risk (the probability that an employee will quit). The problem is that most … Read more