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Human Resources Analytics

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Human Resources Analytics

Instructor: Amber Gould

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

2,143 reviews

Beginner level

No prior experience required

Flexible schedule

7 hours to complete

Learn at your own pace

96%

Most learners liked this course

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

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.

Welcome to the Human Resources Analytics course! We will begin this course by exploring the Human Resources Metric Life Cycle, which will include an analysis of the employee life cycle, HR agility, and the various types of metrics used to measure and drive business outcomes.

What's included

5 videos3 readings4 assignments

5 videosTotal 13 minutes

What is a Metric? Why Do I Need One?3 minutes
The Employee Life Cycle & Employee Experience3 minutes
What Makes a Good Metric?3 minutes
The Five Main Types of Metrics: Hard Metrics4 minutes
The Five Main Types of Metrics: Soft Metrics1 minute

3 readingsTotal 40 minutes

Course Overview5 minutes
Welcome to Module 15 minutes
HR Metrics, Workforce Trends, and the Employee30 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 55 minutes

Knowledge Check 15 minutes
Knowledge Check 25 minutes
Creating & Delivering Metrics to an Organization15 minutes
Module 1 Quiz30 minutes

In this module, we dive deep into three different types of metrics - staffing, training, and rewards metrics. We explore the various HR functions and the role these functions play in the success of recruiting, hiring, and retaining quality hires. We also look at the key metrics that serve as business drivers for all three types of metrics.

What's included

9 videos2 readings5 assignments

9 videosTotal 16 minutes

HR Function: Recruiting1 minute
Quality and Quantity2 minutes
Speed, Customer Satisfaction, and Cost3 minutes
5-Point Metric Story1 minute
HR Function: Training4 minutes
HR Function: Rewards1 minute
Compensation Metrics2 minutes
Benefit Metrics2 minutes
Rewards Conclusion1 minute

2 readingsTotal 35 minutes

Welcome to Module 25 minutes
L&D Strategy and Total Rewards30 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Knowledge Check 15 minutes
Knowledge Check 25 minutes
Knowledge Check 35 minutes
Attracting and Tracking Quality Hires15 minutes
Module 2 Quiz30 minutes

As a continuation of the previous module, we now explore employee relations metrics and the HR organization as a whole. We will also identify strategies to track measures and report on those outcomes.

What's included

5 videos2 readings4 assignments

5 videosTotal 11 minutes

HR Function: Employee Relations3 minutes
Mental Health1 minute
HR Function: Overall HR Organization2 minutes
Employee Experience & The Future3 minutes
Dashboards & Scorecards3 minutes

2 readingsTotal 35 minutes

Welcome to Module 35 minutes
HR Metrics, Dashboards, and Trends30 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 45 minutes

Knowledge Check 15 minutes
Knowledge Check 25 minutes
Correlating Data with Business Impact15 minutes
Module 3 Quiz20 minutes

During this final module, we will explore using the data gathered to effectively create and influence the process of strategic business planning.

What's included

8 videos3 readings4 assignments

8 videosTotal 19 minutes

Building a Business Case Overview1 minute
Refresher: Data, Metrics, and Analytics2 minutes
Why Do I Need to Know How to Build a Business Case?2 minutes
How to Build a Business Case, Part 14 minutes
How to Build a Business Case, Part 23 minutes
Telling the Story, Part 13 minutes
Telling the Story, Part 24 minutes
Course Wrap-Up1 minute

3 readingsTotal 45 minutes

Welcome to Module 45 minutes
Data Storytelling30 minutes
What's Next?10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 55 minutes

Knowledge Check 15 minutes
Knowledge Check 25 minutes
HR's Seat at the Table15 minutes
Module 4 Quiz30 minutes

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Amber Gould

University of California, Irvine

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HR Metrics transform data into decisions, and this course opens our minds to exactly that. Thank you University of California, Irvine for this opportunity.

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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.

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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