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HR Analytics: The What, Why and How...
Updated in 2019, this book introduces the topic of HR analytics and the business value it can create. A brief history of HR analytics is provided along with the topic of selecting metrics to encourage desired business outcomes. Dashboard design and the two most popular tools for custom-made dashboards are presented. Practical examples are described that are easy for a beginner to understand. Some of the challenges of introducing analytics and building analytics teams are discussed.
This book is not intended to teach mathematics, statistics, or scripting languages used in analytics. It is intended for a non-mathematical audience to understand the value of HR analytics. It is not designed to educate the expert that conducts the analysis.
The author offers a self-paced, online class with hands-on practice assignments
This book is not intended to teach mathematics, statistics, or scripting languages used in analytics. It is intended for a non-mathematical audience to understand the value of HR analytics. It is not designed to educate the expert that conducts the analysis.
The author offers a self-paced, online class with hands-on practice assignments
94 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 17, 2013
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Tracey Smith
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Tracey led global strategic workforce planning for FedEx Express. This work included setting the standard processes and educating HR professionals on the linkages between strategic workforce planning and other functional areas such as succession planning, talent management, competency development, training, recruitment, finance and operations.
She holds a BMath degree in Applied Mathematics and a MASc degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, Canada specializing in numerical modeling. She also holds an MBA from Texas Christian University in the U.S. specializing in forecasting.
Tracey is the president of Numerical Insights LLC., a consulting service offering advice on HR analytics, workforce planning and data driven decision making. She offers courses, speaking engagements and direct consulting.
Tracey provides a wide variety of strategic data assessment services and has over 20 years of experience in the areas of Human Resources, Supply Chain and Engineering. She was born in the U.K. and has worked in both Canada and the U.S. Her company, Numerical Insights LLC, helps clients make better business decisions by utilizing strategic, data-driven techniques. Using tools such as data analysis and the creation of visualization dashboards, she helps companies focus their efforts on those decisions which will yield the most value or reduce risk.
Tracey presents on a variety of business topics at conferences and seminars, primarily on the strategic benefits of data analysis and its value to the organization. Her most recent presentations have been on the topic of Global Strategic Workforce Planning and addressing future gaps in the workforce. Her presentations combine strategic theory with real-world implementation.
Tracey led global strategic workforce planning for FedEx Express. This work included setting the standard processes and educating HR professionals on the linkages between strategic workforce planning and other functional areas such as succession planning, talent management, competency development, training, recruitment, finance and operations.
She holds a BMath degree in Applied Mathematics and a MASc degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, Canada specializing in numerical modeling. She also holds an MBA from Texas Christian University in the U.S. specializing in forecasting.
Tracey is the president of Numerical Insights LLC., a consulting service offering advice on HR analytics, workforce planning and data driven decision making. She offers courses, speaking engagements and direct consulting.
Tracey provides a wide variety of strategic data assessment services and has over 20 years of experience in the areas of Human Resources, Supply Chain and Engineering. She was born in the U.K. and has worked in both Canada and the U.S. Her company, Numerical Insights LLC, helps clients make better business decisions by utilizing strategic, data-driven techniques. Using tools such as data analysis and the creation of visualization dashboards, she helps companies focus their efforts on those decisions which will yield the most value or reduce risk.
Tracey presents on a variety of business topics at conferences and seminars, primarily on the strategic benefits of data analysis and its value to the organization. Her most recent presentations have been on the topic of Global Strategic Workforce Planning and addressing future gaps in the workforce. Her presentations combine strategic theory with real-world implementation.
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July 6, 2017
A simple book that is meant to be an introduction. It would be a great start for someone with little experience in analytics. Quick read of about 100 pages so it will not be overwhelming. Definitely has some good advice from someone with real experience in the area.
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June 25, 2015
too high level
I was looking forward to the read... And was very disappointed.
Indeed the book barely brushes on the topics, does not provide any insights that are truly actionable. Also, most of the HR challenges that are used as examples are out of date in the sense that (which the author agrees) they are changing very fast. Using old fashioned examples to demonstrate the value of something that helps organizations in the future creates a impression of lack of insight and research.
There are also here and there mistakes about HR and the current trends in tech. Most companies are not really aiming at having analytical departments nowadays. Instead they are focusing on putting in place tools that will allow the business to make its own analysis based on their needs. And truly that is the point.
I will look for another source to learn more...
I was looking forward to the read... And was very disappointed.
Indeed the book barely brushes on the topics, does not provide any insights that are truly actionable. Also, most of the HR challenges that are used as examples are out of date in the sense that (which the author agrees) they are changing very fast. Using old fashioned examples to demonstrate the value of something that helps organizations in the future creates a impression of lack of insight and research.
There are also here and there mistakes about HR and the current trends in tech. Most companies are not really aiming at having analytical departments nowadays. Instead they are focusing on putting in place tools that will allow the business to make its own analysis based on their needs. And truly that is the point.
I will look for another source to learn more...
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