Gartner Research

Leaders Need Talent Analytics and Insights to Drive Change and Improve Organizational Performance

Published: 30 July 2018

ID: G00353500

Analyst(s): Helen Poitevin

Summary

Only enterprises equipped with talent data and insights will meet the fast-paced demands of digital business and the next-generation workforce. All leaders need to understand what talent analytics to focus on, and the skills, data, analytics tools and governance necessary to support it.

Table Of Contents
  • Key Challenges

Introduction

Analysis

  • Make the Right Talent Investments by Measuring the Relationship Between Talent Metrics and Business Outcomes
    • How to Get Started With Measuring the Impact of Talent Practices on Business Outcomes
  • Detect and Address Talent Challenges by Monitoring and Tracking Workforce Metrics, and Mapping Out Worker Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
    • How to Get Started With Monitoring Organizational Health and Capabilities Through Workforce Metrics
  • Lead Change and Prioritize Initiatives to Improve Employee Engagement by Listening to the Voice of the Employee
    • How to Get Started With Listening to the Voice of the Employee
  • Improve Team Diversity and Inclusion by Measuring Diversity in Recruiting, Promotions and Retention, as Well as by Tracking Worker Attitudes Around Inclusion
    • How to Get Started With Measuring Diversity and Inclusion

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