The New HR Analytics: Predicting the Economic Value of Your Company's Human Capital Investments

by Jac Fitz-Enz

In his landmark book The ROI of Human Capital , Jac Fitz-enz presented a system of powerful metrics for quantifying the contributions of individual employees to a company's bottom line. The New HR Analytics is another such quantum leap, revealing how to predict the value of future human capital investments. Using Fitz-enz's proprietary analytic model, readers learn how to measure and evaluate past and current returns. By combining those results with focused business intelligence and applying the exclusive analytical tools in the book, they will be able Evaluate and prioritize the skills needed to sustain performance - Build an agile workforce through flexible Capability Planning - Determine how the organization can stimulate and reward behaviors that matter - Apply a proven succession planning strategy that leverages employee engagement and drives top-line revenue growth - Recognize risks and formulate responses that avoid surprises - Support decision making by predicting the actions that will yield the best returns Brimming with real-world examples and input from thirty top HR practitioners and thought leaders, this groundbreaking book ushers in a new era in human resources and human capital management.

Genres: Business, Historical Romance, Human Resources, Nonfiction

341 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Steve Larson · Rating 4 out of 5]

So far I'm finding of high value. Lots of good ideas and a very nice belnd of experts were asked to contribute.

[Prerna Munshi · Rating 3 out of 5]

How I wish HR books could undo some of their jargons. While it extends some brilliant and verifiable ideas, it also feels like a repetitive articulation, as if it intends to 'how to say it in a smarter and a trending way'

[Michael · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found this book to be incredibly disappointing. Our HR department is on a path to increase the use and value of people metrics in our organization. We used this book for a book club with the team focused on Analytics. We found it sorely lacking. The theory behind Fitz-End's perspective on Analytics was not well laid-out, and the real world examples used provided very little insight or substance. The essays - written by a host of authors - we're not well connected either, leaving the book to feel like a mishmash. For someone looking to accelerate knowledge in HR Analytics, I would recommend passing in this book and finding another source.

[Yuan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Coming from a Stat and HR background, only two articles were truly extraordinary. Larry introductory level if that's what are you looking for.

[Gen Giggles · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was OK. I'm not a fan of Fitz-enz's writing style. The information is solid and useful for an HR professional.

[Jeanne McFarland · Rating 3 out of 5]

Informative, Logical and Noteworthy. Best for beginners.

[Sayantan Nandi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well researched and insightful. A must read for practitioners of People Management as well as Business leaders who believe that Human Capital management is an integral part of their strategy.