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A company’s market value is largely driven by intangibles, mostly associated with people-related items under the purview of human resources departments. These include leadership, talent, performance, organizational design, learning and development, and inclusion and diversity. People analytics is a new and growing HR function that blends data science (data management, systems, statistics) and workforce science (industrial and organizational psychology, organizational effectiveness, labor economics) to deliver a competitive advantage through people. People analytics describes and quantifies this intangible value so that decisions about people—as individuals and in teams and organizations—can be data driven. The right decisions on where to source talent, whom to hire and promote, which benefits to offer, which aspects of engagement to focus on, which skills to build or buy, and where to invest scarce HR budget resources can significantly impact business value and competitiveness.

This course will equip students with fundamental people analytics frameworks, approaches, and tools to help them thrive in the realm of Big Data, artificial intelligence, and the new world of work. We will cover how to assess needs, build a roadmap, and engage stakeholders. By the end of this course, students will be able to conduct people analytics projects, select the right metrics, tell a story with data, develop a business case for investment, and much more. Guest speakers—people analytics leaders and consultants from leading companies—will share their journeys, offer guidance, and answer your questions.