This course is for HR professionals, business analysts, and managers looking to leverage data for strategic decision-making. 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. You will learn to use tools like Microsoft Excel for data analysis.



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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.
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There are 4 modules in this course
Let's start our journey into HR analytics! In this foundational module, we'll explore the Human Resources Metric Life Cycle, including an analysis of the employee life cycle and HR agility. You'll discover the various types of metrics used to measure and drive critical business outcomes. A key success tip is to understand how each metric connects to real-world HR challenges. By the end, you'll be able to: define the HR metric life cycle; analyze employee life cycle stages; and identify key metrics for business outcomes.
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Welcome to a deep dive into HR metrics! In this module, we'll explore staffing, training, and rewards metrics, understanding their vital role in successful recruiting, hiring, and retaining top talent. You'll learn how these key metrics serve as powerful business drivers, helping you make data-driven decisions. To succeed, focus on understanding the practical application of each metric. By the end, you'll be able to: identify key metrics for staffing, training, and rewards; analyze their impact on HR functions; and connect them to broader business outcomes.
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Building on our previous module, we now delve into employee relations metrics and the broader HR organization. You'll learn to identify effective strategies for tracking measures and reporting on key outcomes, enhancing overall performance management. A success tip for this module is to consider the ethical implications of data reporting. By the end, you'll be able to: analyze employee relations data; develop strategies for tracking HR measures; and effectively report on organizational outcomes.
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In this final module, we'll explore how to transform the data you've gathered throughout the course into actionable insights. You'll learn to effectively create and influence strategic business planning using HR analytics. A key success tip is to focus on translating complex data into clear, compelling narratives. By the end, you'll be able to: analyze HR data for strategic insights; develop data-driven recommendations for business planning; and communicate findings to influence organizational strategy.
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1 video1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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Reviewed on May 15, 2021
I love the course, it was very insightful eye opening on how to approach HR issues such as use of metrics for analysing data. It made HR easy for me to advise in decision making through evident data,
Reviewed on Aug 24, 2021
This course has instilled my knowledge acumen with sufficient knowledge support which will lead my confidence in further application in my profession!! Thanks
Reviewed on May 9, 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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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.
This course will introduce you to fundamental data analysis concepts and practical application using tools like Microsoft Excel for managing and interpreting HR data.
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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