People Analytics Explained provides practical advice and a framework for early HR practitioners to excel in people analytics by leveraging their natural strengths and applying key technical concepts without feeling pressured to becoming data scientists. The HR Skills Guide series of books: Discover the key HR functions, elevate your knowledge and prepare yourself for the people profession with the HR Skills Guide series. Written by experts for new and aspiring HR professionals, this collection of accessible guides are packed with practical, reliable advice on key topics such as talent acquisition, employee relations, people analytics and EDI to give you the essential skills needed to kickstart your career in HR.

"This book will ground your thinking. Then it will stretch it. In an era where everyone's talking about the future of work, Kinsey Li shows us how to actually build it, one insight at a time. Read it. Then keep it close." - Gishan Nissanka, Global Head of People Intelligence, Worldline

"Essential read for anyone beginning their journey in people analytics or HR strategy." - Danielle Bushen, Global Head of People and Culture Technology Strategy, Sanofi

"This book is an accessible and engaging read for anyone pursuing a career in people analytics. I found it especially practical, filled with real-world examples, easy-to-apply models and actionable guidance." - Lei Pan, Head of People Analytics, FrieslandCampina

"This book cuts through the hype and gets to what actually matters in people analytics: using data to solve real workplace problems." - Sunny Lee, Associate Professor and Academic Director for MSC People Analytics and Human-Centric Management, University College London