HR Metrics and Analytics

ImportantWelcome

In an era where data shapes every aspect of organizational decision-making, the ability to measure, interpret, and act on workforce information has become indispensable for HR professionals. Moving beyond intuition-based judgments to evidence-based practices allows organizations to align people decisions with strategy, build inclusive workplaces, and demonstrate the tangible value HR creates for the business.

HR Metrics and Analytics equips learners with the foundational concepts, design principles, and analytical techniques needed to translate workforce data into business insight. The book progresses through HR metric design and strategic alignment, the meaning and importance of HR analytics, Excel-based dashboards and HRIS data sources, frameworks such as LAMP and the HCM:21 Model, diversity and selection analytics, performance and training evaluation, and advanced techniques including mediation, moderation, and interaction analysis that support evidence-based HR practices.

Whether you are a student preparing for a career in human resources or a working professional looking to strengthen your analytical edge, this book offers the conceptual grounding and practical context to lead modern HR functions with confidence. Real-world case studies in HR analytics are integrated throughout to bridge theory and practice.

Inclusion of R & Python codes in this book

References

  • People Analytics in the Era of Big Data: Changing the Way You Attract, Acquire, Develop, and Retain Talent. Isson, J. P., & Harriott, J. S. (2016). Wiley.
  • The Power of People: Learn How Successful Organizations Use Workforce Analytics to Improve Business Performance. Guenole, N., Ferrar, J., & Feinzig, S. (2017). Pearson FT Press.
  • Predictive HR Analytics: Mastering the HR Metric. Edwards, M. R., & Edwards, K. (2019). (2nd ed.). Kogan Page.
  • The New HR Analytics: Predicting the Economic Value of Your Company’s Human Capital Investments. Fitz-enz, J. (2010). AMACOM.
  • Competing on Analytics: The New Science of Winning. Davenport, T. H., & Harris, J. G. (2007). Harvard Business Review Press.
  • HR Analytics: The What, Why, and How of People Analytics. Sesil, J. C. (2014). Pearson FT Press.

Text Books

  • HR Analytics for Business Excellence. Waghmode, M. L., Shukla, M., & Kalse, A. (2024). RK Publications.
  • HR Metrics: The World Class Way. Sullivan, J. (2003). Kennedy Information.

Reference Books

  • Predictive Analytics for Human Resources. Fitz-enz, J., & Mattox II, J. (2014). Wiley.
  • Data Driven HR: How to Use Analytics and Metrics to Drive Performance. Marr, B. (2018). Kogan Page. :::