An insightful look at the implementation of advanced analytics on human capital Human capital analytics, also known as human resources analytics or talent analytics, is the application of sophisticated data mining and business analytics techniques to human resources data. Human Capital Analytics provides an in-depth look at the science of human capital analytics, giving practical examples from case studies of companies applying analytics to their people decisions and providing a framework for using predictive analytics to optimize human capital investments. Written by Gene Pease, Boyce Byerly, and Jac Fitz-enz, widely regarded as the father of human capital - Offers practical examples from case studies of companies applying analytics to their people decisions - An in-depth discussion of tools needed to do the work, particularly focusing on multivariate analysis The challenge of human resources analytics is to identify what data should be captured and how to use the data to model and predict capabilities so the organization gets an optimal return on investment on its human capital. The goal of human capital analytics is to provide an organization with insights for effectively managing employees so that business goals can be reached quickly and efficiently. Written by human capital analytics specialists Gene Pease, Boyce Byerly, and Jac Fitz-enz, Human Capital Analytics provides essential action steps for implementation of advanced analytics on human capital. Is your company getting the most out of its human capital? It's time it did--the human resources industry is finally grasping the value of understanding its human capital and evolving from a shepherd's role to one that adds significant strategic value. Find out what's going on with your workforce, how investments affect it, and how to communicate effectively with all parts of the enterprise with the breakthrough guidance found in Human Capital Analytics . Building upon the work of coauthor Jac Fitz-enz--the father of human analytics--and his book, Human Capital Metrics for the 21st Century , this well-researched book applies advanced statistical methodology coupled with today's computing power. It focuses on predictive analytics --analytics that not only measure impact but also help optimize and prescribe future investments. This visionary book will inspire you to apply the same tools used to evaluate and improve finance, marketing, and operations investments to human capital investments, with the same rigor. HR practitioners have begun to embrace analytics at the same time that organizational leaders are demanding increasing accountability from HR. Filled with case studies from leading global organizations, Human Capital Analytics is the timely, groundbreaking resource that will improve your understanding of the power of optimizing your people investments. Human Capital Analytics How to Harness the Potential of Your Organization's Greatest Asset Is your company getting the most out of its human capital? It's time it did the human resources industry is finally grasping the value of understanding its human capital and evolving from a shepherd's role to one that adds significant strategic value. Find out what's going on with your workforce, how investments affect it, and how to communicate effectively with all parts of the enterprise with the breakthrough guidance found in Human Capital Analytics . Building upon the work of coauthor Jac Fitz-enz the father of human analytics and his book, Human Capital Metrics for the 21st Century , this well-researched book applies advanced statistical methodology coupled with today's computing power. It focuses on predictive analytics analytics that not only measure impact but also help optimize and prescribe future investments. This visionary book will inspire you to apply the same tools used to evaluate and improve finance, marketing, and operations investments to human capital investments, with the same rigor. HR practitioners have begun to embrace analytics at the same time that organizational leaders are demanding increasing accountability from HR. Filled with case studies from leading global organizations, Human Capital Analytics is the timely, groundbreaking resource that will improve your understanding of the power of optimizing your people investments. GENE PEASE is cofounder and CEO of Capital Analytics, a consultancy revolutionizing the way companies evaluate their investments in people. He has over 25 years' experience as a CEO managing mid-cap and early stage companies. Under his leadership, Capital Analytics has been recognized by Bersin and Associates, CLO Magazine , Gartner, and the ROI Institute. BOYCE BYERLY, P H D, is cofounder and chief scientist of Capital Analytics. He has more than fifteen years of experience designing and managing pure and applied research projects with high technology firms in the Research Triangle Area of North Carolina. He directed the Capital Analytics te