The 29 Most Important HR Metrics You Need to Track

After several tumultuous years of mass resignations, quiet quitting, and ultra-competitive job markets, companies are beginning to recognize the importance of people data and analytics. As 2022 drew to a close, HR Executive declared it “The Year that People Data Analytics Took Off.” This prediction echoes findings from our recent survey: We found that 82% of executives agree that HR metrics are useful for their organization—and nearly one-third want to see more frequent reports from HR teams. We’ve created this guide to help you understand the basics of HR metrics, plus 29 essential HR metrics to start measuring today. Looking for an easier way to analyze HR metrics? BambooHR can help. Our analytics software makes it simple to manage and report on all of your sensitive people data. You’ll build an organized, secure database and export data driven reports—no technical experience required. Learn more with a free demo!

White Paper from