The 5 imperatives of world-class HR transformation

3. Leverage analytics-based decision making

"Without advanced information management capability, enterprise agility is impossible. Agile operations require a ‘sensory’ system that monitors external conditions and analytical capabilities that comprehend this data within the business context. This flow of feedback information is the basis for business decision making in agile enterprises. The hallmarks of information-centric world-class HR organisations are having a sophisticated information/data architecture that makes effective data analysis possible; planning and analysis capability that is dynamic and information driven; and performance measurement that is aligned with the business. World-class HR organisations spend 18% more on technology and invest a greater proportion on systems and tools to enable analytics capability.

"The following steps can be taken to better understand the needs of information consumers and deliver meaningful insights to them:

"Engage key stakeholders.