Michael Carty

Mastodon: the next big thing in social media? Here, I attempt to answer some frequently asked questions for new Mastodon users or the Mastodon-curious.

XpertHR research provides data on how UK employers approach equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

XpertHR's labour turnover survey report presents the latest data on voluntary resignation and total turnover rates, and looks at levels of redundancies.

XpertHR's labour turnover survey report presents the latest data on voluntary resignation and total turnover rates, and looks at levels of redundancies.

XpertHR research looks at what brought UK professionals to HR and how they are advancing their careers in the profession.

XpertHR survey research on the current state of the UK recruitment market. It covers current and planned recruitment activity, the impact of the pandemic on recruitment and selection and diversity and inclusion in recruitment.

XpertHR research provides data on what is driving the use of HR technology and how HR is using it, and the benefits, challenges and opportunities it presents.

The headline gender pay gap is 7.4% in April 2020, down from the revised figure of 9.0% for 2019, latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals.

XpertHR research provides data on UK employers' pensions offerings, including: the types of pension scheme offered to employees; contribution rates and membership; pensions auto-enrolment arrangements; and systems of matched pension contributions.

This is a time for some of us to speak. It’s a time for others to listen with compassion and empathy. A post inspired by the powerful words of Shereen Daniels.

Model HR letter to notify employees that the organisation is launching a recruitment drive because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

The People Analytics and Future of Work (PAFOW) conference profiled initiatives that are helping organisations around the world use data to deal with workforce issues caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

A model HR letter to notify employees that the organisation is freezing its recruitment activities in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

A model HR letter to advise employees that they are receiving a bonus payment during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

XpertHR research provides data on employers' strategies, priorities and practices around diversity and inclusion.

Employers can use this XpertHR model letter to set out their approach to enabling employees who have caring responsibilities to work flexibly while they are working from home during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

With data skills increasingly critical for success in the HR profession, new analysis from XpertHR reveals three priority areas for HR metrics data activities in 2020.

pertHR research provides data on key recruitment metrics that can help employers benchmark the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of their organisation's recruitment process.

XpertHR research investigates UK employers' learning and development strategy, provision and priorities and their use of coaching.

These are changing times for the graduate recruitment market. UK employers might be starting to reconsider their traditional reliance on recruiting graduates as a source of future talent, and instead be putting greater emphasis on the recruitment of apprentices.

New XpertHR research looks at employers' provision of annual leave and holiday pay.

My report from the People Analytics and Future of Work (PAFOW) conference in London, which explored how people analytics can benefit organisations and the wider community.

With data and analytics still at the top of the HR agenda for 2019, which are the key metrics HR should be measuring? New analysis from XpertHR Benchmarking reveals the data points HR should be focusing on.

David Green kindly included my report on the November 2018 CIPD HR Analytics conference in London in his monthly round-up of the best people analytics articles.

My report from the CIPD HR analytics conference, identifying three principles of effective people analytics.

XpertHR research looks at employers' arrangements for work, rest and celebrations over the Christmas period.

The HR profession should focus on risk when communicating people analytics insights internally, in order "to get leaders' attention" and gain "a seat for HR at the strategy table," says CIPD CEO Peter Cheese.

As the class of 2018 enters the world of work, XpertHR research provides an overview of graduate recruitment, selection and reward in 2018/2019.

"There is a very real risk of people analytics practice becoming a fad that fails to realise value" if HR does not take active steps to make people analytics a part of its day-to-day work, according to CIPD/Workday research.

XpertHR research on employers' arrangements for managing the impact of major events when they coincide with working hours.

My report on the Tucana People Analytics World conference in London, April 2018.

In a new XpertHR people analytics podcast, Dr Sjoerd van den Heuvel identifies the three essential steps in successful people analytics initiatives.

The potential impact of people analytics on HR – and how HR can reap the benefits – will be explored in depth at the upcoming Tucana People Analytics World conference in London on 11 and 12 April 2018 (#PAWorld18).

The majority of employers provide paid bereavement leave for employees who lose a loved one, family member or dependant, despite there being no current statutory obligation to do so, new research finds.

XpertHR research looks at employers' bereavement leave arrangements and how they support bereaved employees

New research from Deloitte’s Bersin pinpoints seven factors that set apart the most effective people analytics initiatives – and which can have a major impact on organisational success.

With HR professionals identifying HR data and analytics as a top priority area for HR, new analysis from XpertHR Benchmarking reveals six essential HR metrics for 2018.

How can HR professionals use people analytics to prove the value of HR to the organisation?

Workforce analytics skills are a key development area for UK HR professionals who want to progress their HR career, new XpertHR research finds.

I took part in this podcast at the Tucana People Analytics World conference in London, in April 2017. The podcast was hosted by Max Blumberg, and also featured two speakers at the event: Ekkehard Ernst; and Sjoerd van den Heuvel.

In-depth research on how UK HR professionals begin, manage and progress their careers in the profession.

People analytics can represent a “holy grail” for HR by providing clear data on the financial impact of HR interventions, thereby proving the value of HR to the organisation.

XpertHR research looks at the current state of the graduate labour market, focusing on how employers recruit, retain and reward graduate recruits.

What is people analytics? People analytics initiatives can bring major benefits to organisations. But before embarking on the people analytics journey, it is essential to have a clear understanding of what people analytics is, and what it can help the organisation to achieve.

“People analytics is not HR analytics.” This is according to US HR tech expert John Sumser of HR Examiner. He argues that there is a clear difference between what we might term “HR analytics” and “people analytics”: “People analytics solves company problems. HR analytics solves HR problems.”

People analytics is the key to organisations making “better business decisions”. This is according to IBM Global Director of People Analytics Solutions David Green, speaking on Matt Alder’s Recruiting Futures podcast.

With data becoming critical to the work of many HR departments, people analytics competencies should be made part of the professional standards for HR. This is according to a new CIPD research report on people analytics.

Balancing HR technology with a commitment to doing good for society is critical to the future of HR. My article on the April 2017 Westminster Employment Forum conference in London.

David Green included one of my articles in his May 2017 round-up of top people analytics content.

My article for Personnel Today on the excellent People Analytics World 2017 conference in London.

With data and analytics moving up the HR agenda for 2017, Michael Carty identifies five essential principles for an effective people analytics strategy.

With data and analytics playing an increasingly critical role in HR decision-making, latest analysis from XpertHR Benchmarking reveals the seven essential HR metrics for 2017.

Smaller businesses could be underestimating the impact of the apprenticeship levy on their organisation, according to new XpertHR Benchmarking research on young workers.

HR analytics skills are becoming a priority area for HR as data and analytics move up the HR agenda.

Recruitment and retention are ideal starting points for HR professionals to harness the power and potential of HR analytics: My report from the June 2016 IBM HR Summit in London.

A detailed guide on collecting, analysing and using good-quality internal data on labour turnover - an essential part of the effective management of recruitment and retention.

What steps should HR be taking to make high-impact use of people analytics? My report from the Tucana People Analytics conference in London.

My article on the 2016 XpertHR survey on the impact of shared parental leave over its first year.

I was included in this article from People Management.

With data playing an increasingly critical role in successful HR initiatives, new analysis from XpertHR Benchmarking reveals the five key HR metrics for 2016.

This selection of articles compiled by David Green includes a link to my Personnel Today article “How to build a ‘superhero’ HR analytics team."

This selection of articles compiled by Dave Millner includes a link to my Personnel Today article “Five essentials for HR analytics success."

HR and finance working together can bring major benefits to both functions and the organisation as a whole. But how can they engineer a better working relationship?

Analytics can help HR achieve real strategic influence. But what are the essentials for success?

The recent IBM Smarter Workforce Summit in London provided essential practical guidance on launching a successful HR analytics project and resourcing an ideal team.

Using HR tech, social media and collaborative working can help HR flourish during times of rapid change. This is my report on the IBM Smarter Workforce summit, London, June 2015.

Top US HR blogger Sharlyn Lauby interviewed me on the impact of the new right to shared parental leave - probably the most significant change to UK employment law over the past few years.

Will people analytics be an essential part of the skillset for future HR professionals? My report from the April 2015 Tucana People Analytics conference in London.

My report on XpertHR survey research, which finds that the HR profession supports shared parental leave in principle, but it is concerned that the new right is complex to administer.

HR analytics offers huge opportunities for organisations, but getting started can be daunting. My report from the February 2015 CIPD HR analytics conference.

Big data offers HR some major opportunities to increase its strategic influence within the organisation and add value to its processes at all levels, by delivering predictive analytics.