People Analytics: far beyond the data

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/atoz.v10i3.79767

Keywords:

Data Analysis, People Analytics, Human Resources, Organizational Strategy

Abstract

Introduction: this study aims to develop a review about People Analytics based on the literature in the area available in the Web of Science and Scopus databases. The concept was explored, as well as studies that demonstrate how to use it in organizations, the advantages and challenges of its application and the perception of managers about this application.  Method: the research was carried out based on articles available in the above-mentioned databases, published from 2005 onwards. Results: the results show that special attention should be given to the origin of the analyzed data, as well as a correct analysis of the available material is fundamental in order to generate information and knowledge that represent value for the organizations. Conclusions: it is also important to note that the training of Human Resources professionals in the use of data is emphasized in several articles that composed the analysis reported in this study.

Author Biographies

Silvana de Souza Moraes, Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho" (UNESP), Marília, São Paulo

Doutoranda em Ciência da Informação na UNESP Marília, mestra em Engenharia de Produção pela Faculdade de Engenharia da UNESP Bauru (2016), especialista em Gestão Integrada da Qualidade, Meio Ambiente, Saúde e Segurança no Trabalho e Responsabilidade Social (2012) pelo SENAC, pós-graduada em Gestão de Pessoas (2009) pela Faculdade Anhanguera de Bauru, graduada em Letras (1997) e em Gestão Empresarial / Processos gerenciais pela FATEC Bauru (2018). Experiência em Educação corporativa, trabalha como Assessora da Diretoria Operações no Banco do Brasil e desde 2011 atua como educadora da Universidade Corporativa Banco do Brasil (UNIBB). É integrante do Grupo de Pesquisa "Informação, Conhecimento e Inteligência organizacional" da UNESP Marília.

Ieda Pelogia Martins Damian, Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciência e Letras de Ribeirão Preto.

Docente da Universidade de São Paulo no curso de graduação em Ciência da Informação e Documentação do Departamento de Educação, Comunicação e Informação da Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras - FFCLRP/USP. Docente do Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciência da Informação na Unesp - Marília - SP. Pós-doutorado pela Universidad de Salamanca (USAL), Espanha, 2020. Doutorado em Administração de Organizações pela FEA-RP/USP, 2012. Mestrado em Administração de Organizações pela FEA-RP/USP, 2009. Graduação em Análise de Sistemas pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas, 1994. Membro do Conselho Fiscal da Associação Brasileira de Educação em Ciência da Informação (ABECIN), 2019-2022.

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2021-09-29

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Moraes, S. de S., & Damian, I. P. M. (2021). People Analytics: far beyond the data. AtoZ: Novas práticas Em informação E Conhecimento, 10(3), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.5380/atoz.v10i3.79767

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Vol. 10 No. 3 (2021): sep./dec.

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