People Analytics Explained
1st Edition
Published on 3. September 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-3986-2442-9 (ISBN)
Description
People analytics provides exciting ways to understand your workplace and make smarter decisions, and you don't need to be a data scientist to get started.
People Analytics Explained by Kinsey Lii s your step-by-step guide to building confidence with data, using your strengths and applying insights to everyday HR challenges. From hiring and engagement to performance, you'll discover how to spot trends, interpret information and show the real value of HR.
This book breaks down the essentials with clear examples and a practical framework that makes analytics simple and approachable. With People Analytics Explained, you'll be ready to use analytical evidence to make an impact, boost your confidence and grow your career as an analyst.
The HR Skills Guide series of books:
Discover the key HR functions, elevate your knowledge and prepare yourself for the people profession with the HR Skills Guide series. Written by experts for new and aspiring HR professionals, this collection of accessible guides are packed with practical, reliable advice on key topics such as talent acquisition, employee relations, people analytics and EDI to give you the essential skills needed to kickstart your career in HR.
People Analytics Explained by Kinsey Lii s your step-by-step guide to building confidence with data, using your strengths and applying insights to everyday HR challenges. From hiring and engagement to performance, you'll discover how to spot trends, interpret information and show the real value of HR.
This book breaks down the essentials with clear examples and a practical framework that makes analytics simple and approachable. With People Analytics Explained, you'll be ready to use analytical evidence to make an impact, boost your confidence and grow your career as an analyst.
The HR Skills Guide series of books:
Discover the key HR functions, elevate your knowledge and prepare yourself for the people profession with the HR Skills Guide series. Written by experts for new and aspiring HR professionals, this collection of accessible guides are packed with practical, reliable advice on key topics such as talent acquisition, employee relations, people analytics and EDI to give you the essential skills needed to kickstart your career in HR.
Reviews / Votes
"This book will ground your thinking. Then it will stretch it. In an era where everyone's talking about the future of work, Kinsey Li shows us how to actually build it, one insight at a time. Read it. Then keep it close." * Gishan Nissanka, Global Head of People Intelligence, Worldline * "Essential read for anyone beginning their journey in people analytics or HR strategy." * Danielle Bushen, Global Head of People and Culture Technology Strategy, Sanofi * "This book is an accessible and engaging read for anyone pursuing a career in people analytics. I found it especially practical, filled with real-world examples, easy-to-apply models and actionable guidance." * Lei Pan, Head of People Analytics, FrieslandCampina * "This book cuts through the hype and gets to what actually matters in people analytics: using data to solve real workplace problems." * Sunny Lee, Associate Professor and Academic Director for MSC People Analytics and Human-Centric Management, University College London *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
308 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-3986-2442-9 (9781398624429)
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Person
Kinsey Li, based in London UK, is a globally recognised leader in people analytics, with deep experience building and scaling analytics functions across both industry and consulting. Named one of the Top 10 People Analytics Influencers Outside the United States, she has led senior roles at organisations including EY and Aon Hewitt, where she built high-performing teams across APAC and Europe. She speaks and writes regularly on the practical application of HR technologies and the future of work. She also serves on the advisory board of the MSc Human-Centric Management and People Analytics at University College London (UCL). Her work focuses on cutting through hype to develop sustainable people analytics functions that balance technical rigour with the human side of organizations.
Content
Chapter - 00: Introduction;
Chapter - 01: Is people analytics what you think it is?;
Chapter - 02: People analytics branding via systems thinking;
Chapter - 03: Building relationships in people analytics;
Chapter - 04: Managing projects in people analytics;
Chapter - 05: Managing change through people analytics;
Chapter - 06: Consulting frameworks for people analytics;
Chapter - 07: Data frameworks for people analytics;
Chapter - 08: Successful people analytics translation;
Chapter - 09: Conclusion;
Chapter - 01: Is people analytics what you think it is?;
Chapter - 02: People analytics branding via systems thinking;
Chapter - 03: Building relationships in people analytics;
Chapter - 04: Managing projects in people analytics;
Chapter - 05: Managing change through people analytics;
Chapter - 06: Consulting frameworks for people analytics;
Chapter - 07: Data frameworks for people analytics;
Chapter - 08: Successful people analytics translation;
Chapter - 09: Conclusion;