HR Analytics, often called People Analytics, is the practice of using data, statistical models, and technology to understand, measure, and improve workforce performance and decision-making. Instead of relying solely on intuition or traditional HR practices, it brings a data-driven approach to areas like hiring, retention, employee engagement, productivity, and leadership development. By analyzing trends and patterns in employee data, organizations can uncover insights that predict behaviors (such as turnover risk), optimize talent strategies, and align people initiatives with business goals. In short, HR Analytics helps transform HR from a support function into a strategic driver of organizational success.

Here’s a list of 5 HR Analytics books :

📘 1. Predictive HR Analytics: Mastering the HR Metric (3rd Edition) – Martin Edwards, Kirsten Edwards & Daisung Jang

A practical, hands-on guide that helps HR professionals move from reporting to prediction. Includes real datasets and worked examples using tools like Excel, SPSS, and R. Perfect if you want to apply statistical models in HR.

📘 2. The Power of People: Learn How Successful Organizations Use Workforce Analytics to Improve Business Performance – Nigel Guenole, Jonathan Ferrar & Sheri Feinzig

A strategy-oriented book showing how companies leverage workforce analytics to drive results. Rich in case studies and practical insights on building an analytics culture and winning executive buy-in.

📘 3. People Analytics For Dummies – Mike West

Beginner-friendly. Introduces the basics of people data, tools, and visualization. Great if you’re new to HR analytics and want an accessible starting point without heavy math.

📘 4. Excellence in People Analytics – Jonathan Ferrar & David Green

Focuses on building sustainable people analytics functions that create real organizational value. Discusses ethics, culture, and long-term strategy. Ideal for HR leaders scaling analytics.

📘 5. People Analytics: Data to Decisions – Rahul Ghatak

Explores how to connect HR data to business decision-making. Offers frameworks, models, and case studies for turning analytics into actionable strategies.

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Predictive HR Analytics | Ingram Academic

This is the essential guide for HR practitioners who want to gain the statistical and analytical knowledge to fully harness the potential of HR metrics and o...