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By: Krissy Fuller

If you’ve followed me for a while, you probably have a good sense of who I am, where I work, and who I work with/for.  If you’re new here…welcome! Let me take a quick second to give you the highlights.  I handle all things Operations at be the change HR.  We help SMBs by providing HR services and support + making the world a better place with our free Job Readiness Program for trafficking survivors.  Our fearless leader, LeiLani Quiray, is not tritely called our fearless leader just because she leads us. She is in fact fearless; she ice climbs, has done multiple IronMan races,  once spent a year solo traveling the US, and started this company to truly make a change in our corner of the world.  She also has a wicked playlist for any and all situations.  She has even been shadow banned on LI for writing a blog that had some Cardi B lyrics in it.  While writing this edition – I decided I was going to follow in her footsteps and incorporate music into this topic because – well frankly, I have a great mix going on and why should I be the only one enjoying it.  Music (much like information and best practices) is meant to be shared.  So without further ado, here we go!! 

How to Leverage Data Analytics for Strategic HR Decision Making

“I Can See Clearly Now”: The Power of Predictive Analytics

Remember when Johnny Nash sang, “I can see clearly now, the rain is gone”? Well, that’s what predictive analytics does for HR! It clears away the fog of uncertainty, allowing you to forecast trends in employee turnover, engagement, and performance. No more guessing games – you’ll be able to “see all obstacles in your way” and proactively address potential issues before they become problems.

“We Are the Champions”: Using Data to Build a Winning Team

Queen knew what they were talking about when they declared, “We are the champions.” With data analytics, you can ensure your recruitment strategies are creating an all-star lineup. Analyze patterns in successful hires, identify the best sources for top talent, and optimize your selection process. 

“Money, Money, Money”: Making Smart Compensation Decisions

ABBA wasn’t just creating catchy tunes; they were onto something with “Money, Money, Money.” Use data analytics to ensure your compensation strategies are hitting the right notes. Analyze market trends, internal equity, and performance metrics to create a pay structure that keeps your employees singing your praises instead of the blues.

“Don’t Stop Believin'”: Boosting Employee Engagement

Journey’s anthem reminds us to keep the faith, and data analytics can help you do just that with your employee engagement efforts. Analyze survey results, productivity metrics, and retention rates to identify what makes your employees’ hearts “sing”. Then, craft strategies that reflect all the data your workforce shared, and really watch things take off.

“Stayin’ Alive”: Keeping Your Workforce Skills Fresh

The Bee Gees knew the importance of “Stayin’ Alive,” and in today’s fast-paced business world, that means keeping your workforce’s skills up-to-date. Use data analytics to identify skill gaps, track the effectiveness of training programs, and predict future skill needs. You’ll keep your team ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving job market.

“We Will Rock You”: Measuring the Impact of HR Initiatives

When you implement new HR initiatives, you want to make sure they’re not just making noise, but actually positively impacting  your organization. Data analytics lets you measure the success of your programs, from onboarding all they way to leadership development. Soon, you’ll have concrete evidence that your HR team will, indeed, “rock you”!

So there you have it,  it’s time to stop “running up that hill” of guesswork and start leveraging data analytics to make your HR decisions as smooth as Michael Jackson’s moonwalk. Remember, in the words of Daft Punk, you’re “harder, better, faster, stronger” when you’ve got data on your side.

As a side note – this was actually much harder than I thought it would be to integrate music titles or lyrics into leveraging data analytics.  Much like a payroll conversion, it sounded great in theory but was quite painful for me to  implement.  IYKYK.   

Any music references you were hoping I’d share, but didn’t?  Drop a comment below