Thursday, March 20, 2025
Date: 20th March 2025 to 12th April 2025
Time: 9 am to 6 pm
Venue: Computer lab 1
Resource Person: Mr. Rajesh Deshpande
Participants: PGDM HR Students
Faculty Coordinator: Mr. Ganesh Pathak
Organizer: Centre for Learning & Development DYPBS
Objectives:
1. To introduce students to the fundamentals of People Analytics in the context of modern HR practices.
2. To understand the role of data in workforce planning, talent acquisition, and performance management.
3. To explore tools and techniques used for HR analytics.
4. To apply analytical thinking in addressing real-world HR challenges.
5. To equip students with data-driven insights for strategic HR decision-making.
A focused workshop on People Analytics was conducted by Mr. Rajesh Deshpande, for PGDM (HR) students. The objective was to bridge the gap between human resource management and data analytics, helping students gain an edge in the evolving HR landscape.
Workshop Highlights:
Week 1: Introduction to People Analytics
Students were introduced to the concept of People Analytics, its emergence in HRM, and how data is transforming traditional HR functions. Mr. Deshpande discussed real-life applications and the importance of data in understanding employee behavior, performance, and engagement.
Week 2: HR Metrics and Key Indicators
The second week focused on important HR metrics such as attrition rate, cost-per-hire, employee satisfaction index, and absenteeism rate. Students learned how to collect, interpret, and act upon these metrics through hands-on exercises and group discussions.
Week 3: Tools and Techniques
Students explored basic tools like MS Excel, Power BI, and Tableau for visualizing HR data. The workshop also provided an overview of HR-specific tools used in analytics. Mr. Deshpande demonstrated how dashboards can support decisions in areas like recruitment, training, and retention.
Week 4: Predictive People Analytics and Case Studies
The final week emphasized predictive analytics in HR—forecasting turnover, predicting employee performance, and measuring potential. Students worked on real-world case studies, built HR dashboards, and presented insights based on available datasets.
Key Takeaways
1. Clear understanding of the role of data in strategic HR decisions.
2. Practical exposure to HR metrics and visual analytics.
3. Ability to interpret workforce data and derive actionable insights.
4. Confidence in using tools for real-time HR problem-solving.
5. Awareness of ethical considerations in handling employee data.
Conclusion
The People Analytics workshop conducted by Mr. Rajesh Deshpande provided PGDM HR students with valuable knowledge and skills that are increasingly essential in today’s HR landscape. The session helped demystify analytics and empowered students to become data-savvy HR professionals of the future.