Six Thinking Hats Approach to HR Analytics

Historically, the human resources (HR) function and functionaries have struggled to establish their credibility and value in the eyes of key stakeholders, including the top management and line managers. Arguably, one of the reasons for this struggle for acceptance is their inability to present data-...

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Published inSouth Asian Journal of Human Resources Management Vol. 3; no. 2; pp. 191 - 199
Main Author Patre, Smruti
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New Delhi Sage Publications Ltd 01.12.2016
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Summary:Historically, the human resources (HR) function and functionaries have struggled to establish their credibility and value in the eyes of key stakeholders, including the top management and line managers. Arguably, one of the reasons for this struggle for acceptance is their inability to present data-driven, business-oriented proposals, requiring urgent attention to elevate the analytical capability of the HR function. This paper focuses on the role and significance of HR analytics to organizations through a Six Thinking Hats approach. It presents a holistic understanding of HR analytics encompassing the concept, benefits, limitations, and likely solutions.
ISSN:2322-0937
2349-5790
DOI:10.1177/2322093716678316