This article was created in partnership with The Chang School.
From predicting manager and employee performance to improving employee well-being to increasing efficiency and productivity, people analytics is a powerful tool for making data-informed HR decisions — and savvy companies are beginning to realize it.
Implementing people analytics, also known as HR or workforce analytics, requires a commitment to data collection, analysis, and continuous improvement, but through its use HR professionals can enhance various aspects of human resource management and significantly impact an organization’s success. Making informed decisions predicated on data enhances employee performance and engagement, while also driving up overall business outcomes.