Become a Data-Driven HR Function
Build the foundation for HR Analytics to improve the organization’s decisions.
RETIRED CONTENT
Please note that the content on this page is retired. This content is not maintained and may contain information or links that are out of date.The lack of data-driven HR practices can result in:
- Rushed or biased business decisions.
- Out of context or misinterpreted metrics results.
- Unrealized return on equity and investment compared with organizations that have mature data practices.
- Inability to prove the value of HR initiatives and impact.
Data-driven HR departments:
- Are more involved with strategic decisions.
- Generate an analytics-driven culture.
- Make recommendations based on actual results rather than gut instinct or past experience.
- Clearly communicate the value and credibility of HR with the rest of the business.
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Module 1: Define a Vision and Identify Metrics
The Purpose
- Define a vision for HR analytics and evaluate how it compares to the current state.
- Prioritize clients for HR dashboards.
- Begin to create a dashboard.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Defined vision for the future of HR analytics.
- First half of dashboard prototype completed.
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| 1.1 | Draw desired future state and current state of HR analytics. |
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| 1.2 | Review the results of the Foundation Assessment. |
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| 1.3 | Identify and prioritize clients. |
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| 1.4 | Define client needs. |
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| 1.5 | Brainstorm metrics. |
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| 1.6 | Prioritize and select metrics. |
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| 1.7 | Determine cadence and number of dashboards. |
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Module 2: Build Two Dashboard Prototypes
The Purpose
Complete two dashboard prototypes for different clients.
Key Benefits Achieved
Two dashboards with metrics that are logically connected to client needs.
| Activities: | Outputs: | |
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| 2.1 | Design the dashboard prototype. |
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| 2.2 | Define client needs. |
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| 2.3 | Brainstorm metrics. |
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| 2.4 | Prioritize and select metrics. |
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| 2.5 | Determine the cadence and number of dashboards. |
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| 2.6 | Design the dashboard prototype. |
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Module 3: Create Action Plan
The Purpose
- Create definitions for key metrics.
- Create action plans to turn prototypes into reality and improve the ability of the HR function to use data.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Metrics dictionary to help with data governance and dashboard understanding.
- Action plan to operationalize dashboards provides clear path to turn prototypes into reality.
- Plan to address foundational gaps addresses challenges in broader HR function.
| Activities: | Outputs: | |
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| 3.1 | Build a metrics dictionary for key metrics. |
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| 3.2 | Identify required competencies for HR metrics and analytics. |
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| 3.3 | Design an action plan to create and implement prototype dashboards. |
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| 3.4 | Create a future state plan to address foundational gaps. |
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