INTRODUCTION
	HR Analytics is the use of people-data in analytical processes to drive organisational success by evaluating and designing better systems and solving business problems. Critically, it enables evidence-based decisions to be made using data collected and synthesized from a variety of sources both within and outside the organisation.  HR analytics uses people-data, collected by HR systems and business information systems within the context of the operating environment. At its core, HR analytics enables HR professionals and the organisation to gain insights into the performance of the workforce so that the investment in the ‘human capital’ brings improved performance, higher productivity and guarantees the organisation is ahead of the competition.  
	 
	Course Objectives:
	Understand the fundamental changes in the operating environment
	Conduct analysis of data for predictive and corrective planning
	Define the principles of organisational change
	Use a range of HR assessment tools to improve organisational performance
	Develop HR metrics, apply them and align them with organisational strategy
	
		
	Course Outline
	DAY 1
	
		Overview of HR Data and Analytics 
		Seminar overview – Introduction to Analytics
		The rationale for the evidence based approach
		Understanding statistics - Probability and Significance
		The nine steps of the analytics process
		Aims of an analytics strategy
		State-of-the-art analytics: Stages on the journey
		
				
		DAY 2
		The Concept of Human Capital
		Viewing employees as assets not costs
		Strategies for investing in human capital metrics
		Measuring the impact of HR strategy and investments
		Measuring ROI
		Embedding human capital analytics in the organisation
		Assessing the organisation's readiness for HR analytics
		
				
		DAY 3
		Data Collection and Analysis  
		Understanding the cultural context
		What information can be analysed?
		Methods of data capture
		Employee self-assessment and self-report measures
		Electronic workforce surveillance & analytics
		Data security
		
				
		DAY 4
		HR Metrics and Analytics in Action 
		Recruitment & selection
 
	
		Learning & development
		Attendance, absence & well-being
		Manpower planning
		Talent management & succession planning
		HR effectiveness and efficiency
		
			
		DAY 5
		Metrics for Employee Performance and Productivity 
		Performance management
		Employee motivation
		Employee engagement
		The psychological contract
		Empowerment and accountability
		Conclusion and action planning