HR Metrics and Dashboards

Authors

Vijayakumar P

Rani C

Published

Jan 20, 2025

Welcome

HR Metrics and Dashboards is a comprehensive guide crafted to empower readers with the essential skills and knowledge for implementing HR metrics and building insightful dashboards. This book bridges theoretical concepts with practical applications, leveraging the powerful capabilities of MS Excel, Tableau, and Power BI to analyze and visualise HR data effectively.

The book delves into a wide range of HR metrics, focusing on key areas such as workforce analytics, employee performance, turnover rates, and talent acquisition metrics. It also provides step-by-step guidance on designing interactive dashboards that transform raw data into actionable insights, enabling HR professionals to make data-driven decisions with confidence.

Whether you’re an aspiring HR analyst, a seasoned professional looking to refine your skills, or a student exploring the intersection of HR and analytics, this book equips you with the tools and strategies to excel in leveraging data for strategic HR management.

About the Authors

Vijayakumar P is an accomplished educator and data professional with over eight years of teaching and research experience in business analytics, data science, and HR analytics. He is a UGC Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and has qualified the UGC NET and SET in Management multiple times, reflecting his strong academic foundation.

Proficient in Python, R, STATA, SPSS, AMOS, PLS-SEM, Tableau, Power BI, Google Looker Studio, GitHub, and Excel , he has guided students and professionals in transforming data into actionable insights. His teaching spans business analytics using R and Python, HR metrics and dashboards, business forecasting, and business research methods, and he has also developed interactive eBooks to enhance hands-on learning.

Vijayakumar’s work is marked by clarity, precision, and innovation—whether in research, classroom teaching, or applied analytics—making data more accessible, impactful, and meaningful for decision-making.

Dr. Rani C Ph.D., is a dynamic educator and analytics-driven HR professional, passionate about transforming organizations and empowering people through innovative HR practices and evidence-based insights. With deep expertise spanning human resource management, training and development, compensation management, leadership, business law, HR analytics, and data visualization, she bridges the gap between classic HR functions and modern analytics. she has qualified the UGC NET in Management, reflecting her strong academic foundation.

Known for her mastery of R, SPSS, Tableau, Power BI, and Excel, Dr. Rani crafts compelling analyses and translates complex workforce data into clear, actionable strategies for growth and performance. Her unique combination of practical HR knowledge and advanced data skills makes her a sought-after mentor, collaborator, and thought leader in both academic and industry circles.

Dr. Rani is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations harness the power of HR analytics for smarter decision-making, continuous improvement, and sustainable leadership. Connect with her to explore the latest in HR trends, best practices in analytics, and inspiring conversations on building the workplaces of tomorrow.

Inclusion of codes in this book

Throughout the book, the codes used for the analysis are included in this document as shown below. And the output of each code is given below the code.

Code
sample R code
x=5
y=3
x+y
[1] 8

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