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THE BIG DATA DILEMMA: How Prescriptive Analytics Transforms Workforce Planning and Tips for Successful Implementation

For most companies, collecting data is easy. But what good is having all of that data if it doesn’t enable you to make more impactful, data-driven decisions about your workforce? In the age of big data, top companies are going beyond predictive analytics and making the move towards prescriptive analytics to guide them on everything from recruiting to tenure. Check out the different types of analytics, why so many organizations are relying on it, and how you can start applying it to your talent strategy.

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THE BIG DATA DILEMMA: How Prescriptive Analytics Transforms Workforce Planning and Tips for Successful Implementation