HR Analytics Essentials You Always Wanted To Know

Book excerpt: Each day, Human Resources professionals face myriad issues with employees and the organizations that they support. Many times, these professionals rely on their intuition, "gut instincts" and years of experience to create resolutions and interventions to solve these issues. Although done with good intentions, these interventions often lack analytical rigor and forethought about unintended consequences and the root cause of the issue. Human Resources Analytics Essentials You Always Wanted to Know will allow readers the opportunity to learn real-world analytics techniques and critical thinking skills that can be used in any industry. Written like a field guide or handbook, readers will learn by practicing their new skills though case studies and online tutorials. This book not only teaches the theory behind some of the most powerful analytical tools in HR, but practical application as well. Starting with a self-assessment, readers immediately gain insight into potential next steps and practical ways to apply their knowledge and skills. Whether a novice or seasoned professional, Human Resources Analytics Essentials You Always Wanted to Know will help you progress in your analytics journey.