The role of HR Analytics in Workforce planning
Keywords:
HR Analytics, Workforce Planning, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence in HR, Ethical ConsiderationsAbstract
This conceptual paper workforce explores the important role of HR Analytics in planning, emphasizing how data-driven approaches change human resource management practices. By integrating advanced analytical devices and technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, HR enables analytics organizations to predict the needs of the workforce, adapt talent management to adapt to talent management and increase employee engagement and retention. The study highlights the moral and organizational challenges associated with adopting HR analytics and outlines the importance of transparency, fairness and data privacy. In addition, it identifies emerging research opportunities in implementing HR analytics to develop workforce models including remote and gig employment. Ultimately, this letter argues that today's dynamic business environment required HR analytics to plan agile, responsible and strategically aligned workforces.
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