Getting More From People Analytics in the 2020s
Too often, HR departments continue to lag behind other functions when it comes to effectively using data. Some aren’t doing anything, most are mired in basic operational reporting, and only a small proportion are practicing advanced or predictive analytics.
In HRchat episode 389, we consider why the best HR practices are based on cold, hard data and how HR pros can better leverage analytics to make more informed decisions.
My returning guest is Matthew Hamilton, Head of HR Strategy and People Analytics at Protective Life.
Interested in How HR Can Harness Data to Make Better Decisions? Listen and Learn:
- Why is it important for HR to have data-driven and analytical skills? Can you give examples of how people analytics can help or enhance HR?
- Do you find that the HR community is still hesitant to base the assessment of employee performance on cold, hard data? If so, why?
- What are the most important metrics when assessing employee and team performance?
- Have the metrics changed during the pandemic?
- What are some best practices for using data to better listen to and support employees during this new normal?
- What are the most impactful ways to measure the engagement of new employees?
- How can one leverage engagement metrics to increase the retention rates of new hires? Where does a data specialist come in to prevent attrition?