ABSTRACT
This chapter explains the ways in which the use of data and analytics can help inform decisions around organizations’ talent management efforts. Specifically, we argue that talent analytics has the potential to (1) allow for better evidence-based decisions, (2) enhance the value of talent-management programs, and (3) build and sustain a performance culture. These benefits are achieved through three central activities: identifying pivotal or strategic positions, identifying talent to fill those positions, and monitoring and managing their retention. The chapter provides guidance on how to succeed with talent analytics in order to advance both practice as well as research.
