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Using R in HR Analytics: A Practical Guide to Analysing People Data
Author(s): Martin Edwards (Author), Kirsten Edwards (Author), Daisung Jang (Author)
- Publisher: Kogan Page
- Publication Date: 3 Oct. 2024
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 480 pages
- ISBN-10: 139861825X
- ISBN-13: 9781398618251
Book Description
Confidently analyse your organization’s HR data using R and R Studio to gain insights that improve people strategy and business decision-making.
Effective use of HR data has the power to transform a business. However, this is only possible if HR practitioners have the knowledge, skills and confidence to analyse the data and to draw evidence-based insights from it. This book is the practical guide that HR professionals need. Through worked examples, this book shows readers how to carry out and interpret analyses of HR data in areas such as recruitment, performance, employee engagement and diversity. People professionals are then shown how to use the results to develop robust people strategies and to support more effective evidence-based decision-making.
Using R in HR Analytics provides a thorough grounding in the differences between descriptive reporting and predictive analytics as well as the methods and measures used to identify the validity of results. There is also expert guidance on the role of artificial intelligence, machine learning and large language modelling on HR analytics. Written for HR professionals at any level, there is essential coverage of data privacy and the ethical considerations of using people data. Online resources include sample datasets to allow readers to practice analysing HR data.
Editorial Reviews
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“A core element of HR analytics is statistical analysis properly applied to data about people and HR processes. This essential book provides a uniquely valuable contribution for practitioners working in HR analytics: practical case studies that apply the correct multivariate models coupled with the code needed to run your own analyses.” ―
Alec Levenson, Senior Research Scientist, Center for Effective Organizations, Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California“
Using R in HR Analytics is a powerful guide for anyone seeking to unlock the full potential of R software to generate impactful HR insights. Kirsten, Martin, and Daisung masterfully provide end-to-end worked examples of common HR challenges, making complex concepts both accessible and practical. A must-read for anyone aiming to elevate their HR analytics game.” ― Greg Newman, People Analytics – Human Capital, Deloitte Consulting Pty Ltd“Once again,
Edwards, Edwards and Jang have enriched the burgeoning field of people analytics with Using R in HR Analytics. Having a version of their hugely successful Predictive HR Analytics book that is dedicated to R users extends the potential for a wider group of students and professionals to embrace the field. As such, Using R in HR Analytics is an important book for the future and continued growth of people analytics.” ― David Green, Managing Partner at Insight222, co-author of Excellence in People Analytics, host of the Digital HR Leaders podcast
