Google has done a great job in setting an example of using analytics and evidence to make HR decisions. However, there is a drawback to having Google as a role model. Most HR functions look at Google and think that they don’t have the money, time, technology or analytics talent to do that kind of work. If Google’s high standards discourage other people from trying, then that doesn’t do the profession any good.
First let’s admit that most HR functions can’t achieve the same analytics sophistication Google demonstrates. However, there is good news. In Work Rules!
