People Analytics

DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE: Independent Press Award 2026 - Business: General How can you turn HR data into insights that boost business performance? People Analytics by Cole Napper is a practical guide for HR managers, business partners and mid-career professionals who want to use data, analytics and AI to deliver measurable value across the organization. Written by a leading voice in the field, the book explains how to integrate people analytics into daily decision-making, from building robust HR data infrastructure to applying ethical, AI-driven insights. Drawing on real-world examples from Toyota, PepsiCo, Lightcast, Booster and FedEx, it provides a clear roadmap for building capability and confidence in data-led HR. You'll learn how to: - Design a people analytics function that supports strategic business goals - Build high-quality HR data systems for accurate, reliable insights - Apply AI and generative AI to enhance analysis and forecasting - Use analytics ethically to improve talent decisions and workforce planning With practical models, step-by-step guidance and proven real-world examples, People Analytics equips mid-career professionals to turn HR data into a competitive advantage, helping you make smarter decisions and demonstrate the strategic value of your role. Themes include: people analytics, HR data strategy, AI in HR, ethical analytics, data-driven decision-making