With advances in technology and cloud computing, numerous data sources are available to drive organizational success. High-performing HR teams use data as a "decision science" by identifying metrics and data sources that deliver organizational insights. This course focuses on identifying effective data sources, developing meaningful metrics, designing long-term measures, and applying results in support of organizational strategy and tactics.
Human Resources Analytics
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What you'll learn
Apply data-driven decision-making to HR challenges.
Develop and interpret key HR performance metrics.
Leverage analytics for strategic human resource planning.
Utilize data to optimize employee life cycle processes.
Skills you'll gain
- Human Capital
- Data Presentation
- Compensation and Benefits
- Employee Retention
- Employee Engagement
- Performance Metric
- Data Storytelling
- Business Metrics
- Employee Relations
- Training and Development
- Employee Training
- Dashboard
- Mental Health
- Human Resource Strategy
- Talent Recruitment
- Business Analysis
- Compensation Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Compensation Strategy
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There are 4 modules in this course
Welcome to the Human Resources Analytics course! We will begin this course by exploring the Human Resources Metric Life Cycle, which will include an analysis of the employee life cycle, HR agility, and the various types of metrics used to measure and drive business outcomes.
What's included
5 videos3 readings4 assignments
In this module, we dive deep into three different types of metrics - staffing, training, and rewards metrics. We explore the various HR functions and the role these functions play in the success of recruiting, hiring, and retaining quality hires. We also look at the key metrics that serve as business drivers for all three types of metrics.
What's included
9 videos2 readings5 assignments
As a continuation of the previous module, we now explore employee relations metrics and the HR organization as a whole. We will also identify strategies to track measures and report on those outcomes.
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5 videos2 readings4 assignments
During this final module, we will explore using the data gathered to effectively create and influence the process of strategic business planning.
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8 videos3 readings4 assignments
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MM
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Reviewed on Mar 27, 2021
I loved all the readings and supplemental videos to help reinforce learning. I also appreciated having the ability to re-take quizzes when necessary.
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Reviewed on May 8, 2021
It is a nice course, provides information from very reliable & trusted sources regarding a concept which will continue to assume greater importance in the coming days - HR/People Analytics.
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Reviewed on Sep 1, 2024
Relevant topics and excellent to consider in HR functions, however a lot of the articles are outdated (pre-2020) and a lot has changed in the workplace since then.
Frequently asked questions
Human Resources Analytics involves using data-driven insights to improve HR functions and organizational performance. This course will teach you how to apply analytical techniques to HR data to make strategic decisions.
HR analytics helps identify trends in employee performance, engagement, and retention, enabling organizations to optimize human resource strategy, reduce costs, and enhance overall business intelligence.
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