Every function of an organization can benefit from analytics. Dr. Michael Walsh has and his book 'HR Analytics Essentials' provides a helpful framework for establishing and using analytics to support the Human Resources function and key decision-making. This book is a good tool for individuals in the field of H.R. and managers.
-- Leslie Yerkes, President, Catalyst Consulting Group, Inc.
This book provides a good, basic overview of HR analytics that is easy to understand and is not overly technical. It could be a useful supplement to an introduction to HR text used in an undergraduate class to provide additional coverage of HR analytics which is especially important to the strategic role of HR in organizations.
-- Loren Kuzuhara, University of Wisconsin-Madison
This book explains the scientific method of inquiry as it is applied to HR functions in a clear and understandable manner. The book has easily viewed charts, graphs, case studies, discussions questions, and quizzes to help the reader. The use of statistics to operationalize data is easy to comprehend. The book covers the essential areas of the HR function in organizations such as staffing and training and compensating both salaried and hourly employees. A plus are the video tutorials available online. I would recommend this book without reservation to both, teachers, students or practitioner of HR who wish to comprehend the subject matter of HR Analytics.
-- Dr. Jerry Spiegel, President, Lakeview Educational Association
HR Analytics Essentials is a competent source for those wanting a primer on using data about people to drive meaningful change within an organization. While most textbooks in this area focus on either quantitative analysis or psychological theory, Dr. Walsh’s work does an effective job at bridging the gap between these two through an organizational lens. By exposing the reader to a broad range of important concepts relevant to HR analytics, this book is a terrific starting point for those wanting a framework to understand both the importance and application of data in human resources.
-- James Meersman, Juniata College
Dr. Michael Walsh outlines a pragmatic approach to HR Analytics for the most novice to the most advanced. His writing style is easy to follow, and often funny, without talking down to the reader.
-- Dr. Wendy Hirsch, VP HR Technology, Analytics & Services, Eaton
an intellectually fascinating blend of instruction, theory, and illustrative samples
This guidebook expertly walks readers through the more foundational principles of the analytical process and is packed with HR-specific conditions and steadily deepens the discussion from foundational to more advanced topics. Individuals with a basic background in statistics will quickly absorb the contents and those with experience in HR will easily identify opportunities for utilization. This book could also pique the interest of Organizational Change Management professionals and anyone interested in organizational strategy.
-- Reviewed by Deborah Adams for Readers' Favorite
Workforce analytics and metric are changing the employment landscape, and HR professionals who embrace data analytics as they examine employee behaviors and preferences have a great opportunity to improve productivity in the workplace. HR Analytics Essentials is must read for every human resource professional and the book itself is a must have in human resource’s toolbox. If you want to move from being analytically resistant to analytically willing and finally become analytically savvy you must start with this book first.
-- Fernán R. Cepero,
YMCA OF GREATER ROCHESTER - ASSOCIATION OFFICE
It’s better to analyse than paralyse your business with wrong decisions. This is an excellent book that
includes video sessions on the most crucial and fundamental aspects of HR analysis including Pivot
table, data slicers, etc. The video tutorials will help the readers to comprehend and practice concepts
on real time basis in actual organizational scenarios.
-- Ms. Jyoti Kukreja
Assistant Professor,
Jagannath International Management School
Thanks for sharing the study material of the book on HR metrics. I have received the hard copy as well. I am using it for my PGDM students. The online google link shared by you of the book is quite useful in teaching. However, I found the PPTs have very less material, it could be improved by adding more material from the book. Overall it's a great read and in line with current curriculum requirements.
-- Dr. Fehmina Khalique
Associate Professor
Head - Research Cell
Editor- Lloyd Business review
Lloyd Business School
A great guide to the essentials of HR. This would be an excellent textbook for a human resources college course.
-- Jennifer Hall
Librarything User
This is a good survey textbook for introduction of the basics of Human Resources, statistics, and data analytics. The writing is clear and understandable and logically walks through the process of understanding HR concepts and how to use statistics and data analytics to evaluate and support decision making. As a survey of these areas, the coverage is very broad (appropriate for novices in HR and data analytics) and not very deep (but provides a valuable starting point for more specialized learning). I can see that this book would be very appropriate for a college class with a knowledgeable professor. Covers concepts and provides data for application. Online resources include 2 Excel spreadsheets with about 500 rows of data for exercises
-- Del DeVries
Librarything User
First of all, I would like to congratulate M.J Walsh for lucidly presenting such a subtle title. The contents of this book are very relevant and contemporary. This book is beneficial for the students as well as for the practitioners. The overall presentation is excellent. However, in my opinion, some more applications in the field of HR could have been incorporated. Last but not least, I would thanks to the VIBRANT publications for their good effort in this regard.
-- Nirmal Chandra Roy
