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Data Literacy for HR Professionals

Build data literacy within the HR function

  • Organizations are still relying on intuition and experience to make decisions about the workforce, not data.
  • HR professionals are challenged to read and interpret scorecards, dashboards, and other data tools provided to them.
  • HR professionals struggle to tell a story with data in a way that leads clients to action.

Our Advice

Critical Insight

  • Data literacy is a core competency for all HR professionals.
  • HR professionals don’t need to be statistical experts or data gurus to leverage available people data.
  • Using data to inform decision making leads to better outcomes for the organization.

Impact and Result

  • HR professionals will feel comfortable using tactics to interpret and communicate data.
  • Decisions about the workforce or HR programs will be better informed by available data.

Data Literacy for HR Professionals Research & Tools

Build data literacy within the HR function

Train HR to interpret and communicate data to influence business decisions.

Plan and Deliver Data Literacy for HR Professionals Guide
HR Metrics Library Handout
Standard Participant Training Session Evaluation Template
 
Online Leadership Training: Build Data Literacy

1. An introduction to data literacy

Introduce training participants to using data for HR.

Training Deck: Data Literacy for HR Professionals Module 1
Data Literacy Participant Handbook: Module 1
Data Literacy Module 1 Quiz
Facilitator Answer Key: Data Literacy for HR Professionals Module 1
LMS Download: An Introduction to Data Literacy

2. Foundational data literacy

Build a foundation for data literacy with the HR department.

Training Deck: Data Literacy for HR Professionals Module 2
Data Literacy Participant Handbook: Module 2
Data Literacy Module 2 Quiz
Facilitator Answer Key: Data Literacy for HR Professionals Module 2
LMS Download: Foundational Data Literacy

3. Data interpretation and storytelling

Begin interpreting and storytelling with data analysis.

Training Deck: Data Literacy for HR Professionals Module 3
Data Literacy Participant Handbook: Module 3
Data Literacy Module 3 Quiz
Facilitator Answer Key: Data Literacy for HR Professionals Module 3
LMS Download: Data Interpretation and Storytelling

About McLean & Company

McLean & Company is an HR research and advisory firm providing practical solutions to human resources challenges via executable research, tools, diagnostics, and advisory services that have a clear and measurable impact on your business.

What Is a Blueprint?

A blueprint is designed to be a roadmap, containing a methodology and the tools and templates you need to solve your HR problems.

Each blueprint can be accompanied by a Guided Implementation that provides you access to our world-class analysts to help you get through the project.

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Get the help you need in this 1-phase advisory process. You'll receive 1 touchpoints with our researchers, all included in your membership.

  • Call #1 - Train HR to interpret, communicate, and influence business decisions using data.

Contributors

  • Néstor Ares, HRD Analytics & Processes Unit Chief, Inter-American Development Bank
  • Nadia Bifolchi, Statistical Analyst, McLean & Company
  • Luc Bourgeois, Consultant, HR Analytics & Reporting, TELUS
  • Matt Burns, Chief Human Resources Officer, JYSK
  • Ethan Burris, Associate Professor, University of Texas at Austin
  • Henrique Hon, MBA, M.Eng., Research Assistant, Diversity Institute, Ted Rogers School of Management
  • Juan Carlos Cabanillas Leon, Team Lead HR Effectiveness, Reporting & Analytics, Suncor Energy
  • Roland Merbis, Director, Customer Insights & Analytics, Scotiabank
  • Demitra Petrakis, Data & Reporting Analyst, Talent Analytics, Global Human Resources, Scotiabank
  • Nancy Slawski, Senior Manager, Leadership Planning, Global HR, Scotiabank

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