Using Data to Build a Stronger Workforce Due:

OverviewC-Suite leaders rely on data to drive decisions. However, many HR professionals come from non-quantbackgrounds that leave them feeling less than confident when it comes to understanding the numbers andusing data to evaluate and communicate critical HR initiatives. Like it or not, having a seat at the tablerequires that you can speak with data. The good news is that you dont need to be a financial or dataanalytics expert. You do, however, need to be able to ask the right questions when the numbers are put infront of you and you need to be able to identify the trends and patterns to successfully manage talent. Ifyou cant do this, there is a strong possibility you will not be a part of real business conversations.This assignment presents you with an opportunity to explore how data can be used to make more effectivetalent-management decisions. By developing these skills, you will be better equipped to challengeassumptions, create hiring and compensation models, and to defend the value that HR brings to theorganization. Since we can never have complete data, our decision-making process must acknowledgewhat we know and what we don’t know. Even with incomplete data, however, our actions must bereasonable, given the time frame and resources we have. Additionally, any actions we recommend mustinclude a clear understanding of how success will be measured (ROI).InstructionsFor this assignment, you will write a paper based on the case study, Agoda: People Analytics andBusiness Culture. In your paper, you are to analyze the data and provide a recommendation for action.Your paper must address the following topics: the challenges and opportunity; the data that is known andunknown; the culture of the organization; and how data can be leveraged to support a plan of action.Use the outline below to organize your paper:1. Executive SummaryAn executive summary is a brief synopsis of a paper or report. It is a helpful tool that allowsreaders to get a snapshot of what will be discussed in the paper. Your Executive Summaryshould not include detailed information, but simply present an overview of your position.2. Data and Culturea. What are the data collection/analysis tools being considered in the case?i. How might they improve the way talent is managed?ii. What drawbacks or dangers are presented?