articleThe International Journal of Human Resource ManagementNov 11, 2016Closed access

An evidence-based review of HR Analytics

Albany State University · University at Albany, State University of New York · +1 more institution

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Abstract

We conduct an evidence-based review using an integrative synthesis of published peer-reviewed literature on Human Resource analytics (HR Analytics). Our search of several publication databases identified 60 articles on this topic, however only 14 articles were in quality peer-reviewed journals. Our review of these articles addresses the following 5 questions: (1) What is HR Analytics (how has the concept definition evolved)? (2) How does HR Analytics work (what are the processes)? (3) Why does HR Analytics work (what theories explain cause-effect relationships, antecedents, and consequences)? (4) What does HR Analytics produce (what are the outcomes)? (5) What is required for HR Analytics to succeed (what are…

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Keywords
  • Analytics
  • Data science
  • Software analytics
  • Computer science
  • Work (physics)
  • Knowledge management
  • Engineering
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Decent work and economic growth
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