Human Resource Analytics

Improve workforce management with HR analytics
Your human resources team continually gathers valuable information, from recruitment conversations to exit interviews.  But, without the right tools and expertise, it can get lost in the shuffle.  HR analytics can help you turn that information into insights about your people and how your organisation can reduce turnover, improve hiring processes, and build an engaged and empowered workforce.

What is HR analytics?

 

HR analytics is the process of understanding the story behind your people data.  Also known as workforce or people analytics, it encompasses everything from recruitment and retention to diversity, engagement and performance, providing clarity on what your team needs to thrive, grow and feel valued.

With HR analytics, you can explore questions like:

  • What makes a great hire – and how can you attract more of them?
  • Are you providing equal opportunities for everyone?
  • What does your culture feel like to your team, and where can you do better?
  • Why do people stay, and what causes them to leave?
  • Are you helping your people reach their full potential?
  • How are your leaders supporting the teams around them?

Most organisations already have the answers to some of these questions – they just haven’t consolidated or analysed the data to see them clearly.  That’s why Datamine begins with understanding what data exists, how it’s structured, and how it can be combined to deliver useful insights.  From there, we apply advanced analytics techniques to find patterns and provide practical recommendations tailored to your specific context.

 

Why is human resources analytics important for businesses?

Your people are one of your most important assets.  However, decisions about them are often based on intuition, historical norms or ad hoc surveys.  HR analytics supports evidence-based people management, which balances individual well-being and fairness with organisational goals.

With the right insights, your HR and leadership teams can:

  • Hire with purpose. Understand which qualities and channels lead to strong, values-aligned hires

  • Keep your best people. Discover what motivates your team and how to create an environment they want to stay in

  • Support inclusion. Track your progress on equity and representation, and highlight opportunities for improvement

  • Build meaningful development. Identify training gaps and ensure development programmes are what your people truly need

  • Plan for the future. Anticipate workforce needs and build a resilient, future-ready team

 

What is HR analytics used for?

Datamine’s HR analytics service encompasses the entire employee journey – from attracting talent to supporting their long-term success.  Each of our solutions is customised based on your organisation’s needs and priorities.

 

CommunityRecruitment process analysis

Hiring isn’t just about filling roles – it’s about finding people who will grow with your business.  Our recruitment analytics will dig into your hiring pipeline to measure performance at every stage – from application to onboarding.

We’ll help you answer questions like:

  • Where are the best candidates coming from?
  • How long does it take to hire for key roles?
  • Where do candidates tend to drop off – and how do you keep them engaged?

These insights can help you shape a recruitment process that’s more efficient, equitable and effective.

 

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Retention and turnover

Turnover is a big problem for many industries.  However, the reasons employees leave are often unknown or undocumented.  Retention and turnover analysis will help you uncover the patterns behind turnover, recognise early signs of disengagement, and design strategies to build belonging, trust and loyalty.

 

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Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) metrics

Real progress doesn’t happen without measurement and clear visibility.  DEI analytics shows how inclusive your organisation truly is across hiring, pay, promotions and representation – and where your next steps should be.

 

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Training and development effectiveness

Training can make or break careers.  You can evaluate the real-world impact of your learning and development efforts, like what courses directly correlate with improved performance, how people respond to different learning styles, and where your organisation may have skills gaps.  With this information, you can invest wisely in programmes that build confidence, capability and growth.

 

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Workforce planning and forecasting

Planning your future workforce doesn’t have to be driven by guesswork.  Predictive analytics tools enable you to model various scenarios and anticipate future hiring needs based on business growth or change, emerging skills gaps that may impact long-term success, and key leadership transitions.

 

Benefits of HR and people analytics

With HR and people analytics, you get insights into talent acquisition, performance management and overall workforce needs.  And, when you understand your people better, you can make decisions that benefit everyone – your team, your culture and your bottom line.

 

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Our deliverables are tailored to address your most important business questions, providing clear and actionable recommendations that you can actually use.

 

 

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Stronger employee experience

When you know what your people need to feel supported, inspired and engaged, you can build a workplace they’re proud to be part of.

 

 

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Data-driven decision-making

With evidence-based insights, you can support your strategy with hard data (instead of gut feelings), which is easier to share with stakeholders.

 

 

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Smarter investment

Understand which initiatives truly make a difference. Focus your energy and resources on the programmes, tools and experiences that have the greatest positive impact on your team.

 

 

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Strategic advantage

People analytics isn’t just about solving problems. It helps you create the kind of environment where people want to do their best work – and that gives you a competitive edge.

 

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Industries covered by Datamine’s HR analytics solutions

Datamine’s approach is flexible enough to work across a wide range of sectors and organisation sizes.  Each HR analytics solution is customised to the structure, strategy and goals of the business.

Here are a few sectors we frequently work with:

Retail and FMCG

These fast-paced environments demand a high-functioning workforce.  We help businesses optimise rosters, manage seasonal hiring and build loyal frontline teams.

Financial services

High turnover and a war for talent make HR analytics essential in this space.  We support banks, insurers and fintechs with tools to improve recruitment, retention and skills mapping.

Government and public sector

We assist councils, ministries and public agencies to support equity, manage complexity, and meet compliance needs – all while enhancing the employee experience.

Transport and infrastructure

With evolving workforce demands, these industries rely on predictive models to anticipate skill shortages, track compliance, and plan future-ready teams.

Professional services

From law firms to consultancies, we help people-driven organisations with performance tracking, succession planning and team development.

 

Discover actionable insights in your HR data

You already have the information.  Now, it’s time to use it to build a stronger, more connected workforce.  Datamine’s HR analytics service is collaborative, insightful and focused on business impact.  We offer the technical expertise and guidance you need to clarify your workforce challenges and answer those crucial questions – how to find, keep, and support your people, from frontline to leadership.

To learn more about our solutions and experience, download our HR Analytics guide or talk to one of our experts.

 

What next?

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