Analytical Thinking

Definition and Meaning

The process of analytical thinking includes breaking down, analysing and making informed decisions based on a variety of different sources of data. In HR/People Management, analytical thinking ensures that recruitment and selection processes are done efficiently, employees receive their rightful compensation, and employee engagement levels are maximised.

Key Human Resource Highlights

• Provides support for evidence-based decision-making related to human resources.
• Enhances problem-solving abilities during the processes of Recruitment and Workforce Planning.
• Assists in reviewing productivity and performance trends of Employees.
• Improves analysis and creation of reports using Human Resource Analytics.
• Necessary for positions that will include both evaluating existing policies as well as making changes and improvements to current human resources processes.

Compliance With the Law

There are no requirements with regard to analytical reasoning as a regulatory compliance issue. However, include:

• Analytical reasoning assists in compliance through clear and accurate insights related to payroll, employee relations, etc.
• Training and developing HR leaders identify analytical reasoning as a required skill set within their development.

“Analytical Reasoning is not required by law but does assist with regulatory compliance through clear and accurate interpretation of the Labour Relations Act, Payroll Act, Employee Relations and Related Statute.”