Data Analytics in Human Resources
A review of literature both supportive and critical of human resource analytics is provided, the involvement of academia in implementing analytical practices is argued, and a case study is used to illustrate how quantitative tools may positively influence the management and development of human resources.
Abstract
The use of data analytics in the field of human resource development is becoming increasingly common. This rise in popularity is accompanied by skepticism about the ability of human resource professionals to effectively utilize data analytics to reap organizational benefits. This article provides a review of literature both supportive and critical of human resource analytics, argues for the involvement of academia in implementing analytical practices, and uses a case study to illustrate how quantitative tools may positively influence the management and development of human resources.