People Analytics: Using data-driven HR and Gen AI as a business asset - Softcover

Napper, Cole

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1398622168 ISBN 13: 9781398622166

Publisher: Kogan Page, 2025

Synopsis

<p><b>DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE</b>: <i>Independent Press Award 2026 - Business: General</i><br><b>FINALIST</b>: <i>National Indie Excellence Awards 2026 - Business-General</i><br><br><b>How can you turn HR data into insights that boost business performance?</b><br> <b><br><i>People Analytics</i></b> by <b>Cole Napper </b>is a practical guide for HR managers, business partners and mid-career professionals who want to use data, analytics and AI to deliver measurable value across the organization. <br><br>Written by a leading voice in the field, the book explains how to integrate people analytics into daily decision-making, from building robust HR data infrastructure to applying ethical, AI-driven insights. Drawing on real-world examples from Toyota, PepsiCo, Lightcast, Booster and FedEx, it provides a clear roadmap for building capability and confidence in data-led HR. <br><br>You'll learn how to: <br>- Design a people analytics function that supports strategic business goals <br>- Build high-quality HR data systems for accurate, reliable insights <br>- Apply AI and generative AI to enhance analysis and forecasting <br>- Use analytics ethically to improve talent decisions and workforce planning<br><br>With practical models, step-by-step guidance and proven real-world examples, <b><i>People Analytics</i></b> equips mid-career professionals to turn HR data into a competitive advantage, helping you make smarter decisions and demonstrate the strategic value of your role.<br><br><b><i>Themes include:</i></b><i> people analytics, HR data strategy, AI in HR, ethical analytics, data-driven decision-making</i></p>

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About the Author

<b>Cole Napper</b> is the VP Research &amp; Innovation at Lightcast. Prior to this he was Vice President, People Analytics at Orgnostic. With more than 15 years' experience in the people analytics space, he is a frequent conference speaker, industry writer and co-host of the people analytics podcast, Directionally Correct. He is based in Dallas, Texas.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kogan Page
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1398622168
• ISBN 13: 9781398622166
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 328