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People analytics for intelligent HR

Real-time people data for smarter decisions

Turn raw data into real-time insights that inspire better decisions across your organization. With clear visibility throughout your workforce, you can take action that matters – quickly, confidently, and with impact.  

People First Analytics consolidates all your HR data into one powerful hub, giving you a crystal-clear, real-time view of your workforce. From headcount and retention to absences and performance – and more, our platform lets you easily spot and understand key workforce trends.

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What People First analytics delivers

Turns data into decisions

People First Analytics provides real-time insights that drive smarter decisions across your organization. With built-in tools and predictive analytics, you’ll take action with confidence. 

Simplified reporting

People First Analytics includes 24 pre-built reports covering everything from pay and PTO to turnover and absences. Give managers true visibility of their team.

Brings data to life

  
Our visualization tools help you make faster, more informed decisions, from tracking talent trends to spotting risks. Present the story behind the numbers.

Predictive power

Anticipate challenges before they hit and act quickly and confidently. People First’s predictive analytics help you spot turnover risks and uncover opportunities in real time. 

Empowering your leaders

People First isn’t just for HR. Managers can access key insights for their teams, from PTO to performance trends.

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Frequently asked questions

What are HR analytics?

HR (or people) analytics is the application of data analysis to HR data to gain insights into the workforce and improve business outcomes. It encompasses a wide range of data sources, including: 

  • Employee demographics 
  • Performance data 
  • Compensation and benefits data 
  • Training and development data 
  • Engagement and satisfaction surveys 
  • Exit interview data 

People analytics can be used to answer a variety of questions, such as: 

  • What are the key drivers of employee engagement? 
  • What are the factors that contribute to employee turnover? 
  • How can we improve the effectiveness of our training and development programs? 
  • What are the skills and experience gaps in our workforce? 
  • How can we make better decisions about talent acquisition and retention? 

What is people analytics reporting?

People analytics reporting is the process of using data visualization and storytelling to communicate insights from people analytics to stakeholders. It can be used to: 

  • Track progress against goals 
  • Identify trends and patterns 
  • Make informed decisions about HR policies and programs 
  • Communicate the value of people analytics to the organization 

How does people analytics relate to business intelligence (BI)?

People analytics is a subset of BI reporting that focuses on HR data. BI is a broader term that encompasses data analysis from all areas of the business, including finance, sales, marketing, and operations; people analytics enables the same level of insights in to your workforce, which is the driving force behind all of these areas. 

What are predictive and prescriptive people analytics?

Predictive people analytics uses data to model future workforce trends, such as employee turnover and talent demand. 

Prescriptive people analytics goes even further by considering the data collected to produce specific learnings, which inform your decision making without requiring manual reporting. 

Whatever analytics you use, its key that you have the right data architecture and automation in place to ensure secure and efficient processes – which is exactly what People First Analytics is built for. 

Why do I need a people analytics platform?

With growing volumes of HR data being collected, it is becoming increasingly difficult to manually collect and analyze this data. A people analytics platform, like People First Analytics, can help you to: 

  • Store and manage your HR data. 
  • Cleanse and prepare your data for analysis. 
  • Analyze your data and identify insights. 
  • Visualize your data and communicate insights to stakeholders. 

How can a people analytics platform transform my business?

People analytics platforms can transform your workplace with better access to insights and intuitive reporting, which help you to make informed decisions to improve employee engagement, boost productivity, reduce employee turnover, and make your HR programs more effective. 

What are the benefits of using a people analytics platform?

There are a number of benefits to using a people analytics platform, including: 

  • Improved decision-making: People analytics can help you to make better decisions about HR policies and programs. 
  • Increased efficiency: People analytics can help you to automate tasks and streamline processes. 
  • Reduced costs: People analytics can help you to reduce costs by identifying areas for improvement. 
  • Increased employee engagement: People analytics can help you to improve employee engagement by identifying and addressing factors that contribute to disengagement. 

How long does it take to implement a people analytics platform?

The time it takes to implement a people analytics platform depends on a number of factors, including the size and complexity of your organization, the quality of your HR data, and the specific requirements of your platform. 

Our team of analytics platform experts work with you to ensure that People First fits seamlessly alongside your other business applications, and its out-of-the-box integrations help to accelerate its deployment, so you can start getting value from your data as soon as possible.  

What is the future of people analytics?

The future of people analytics is bright. As HR data continues to grow in volume and complexity, the need for people analytics platforms will continue to increase. Organizations that are able to effectively leverage people analytics will be at a competitive advantage in the years to come. 

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