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Determinants and Dimensions of Sustainable HR Analytics: A Conceptual Model

H H D P J Opatha* and N W K D K Dayarathna**

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62206/sajm.31.3.2024.86-110

PUBLISHED :27 NOV 2024

Abstract

The main objective of the research reported in this paper is to identify the factors that influence the application of sustainable HR analytics and its consequent impact on enhancing organizational performance. Based on the findings of the present study, the researchers have developed the novel BOOSTER HR Analytics Model, grounded in the concept of “sustainable HR analytics.” For developing this novel model, the researchers examined a wide array of cited and indexed journal articles and critically analyzed frameworks like the Technology, Organization, and Environment (TOE) framework and the People Analytics Effectiveness Wheel. The study revealed that the combined influence of Business strategy alignment, Exceptional competencies of HR professionals, Timely investments in HR analytics, Supportive employees, Top management backing, Ethical data governance, and a Culture of research significantly impacts the application of sustainable HR analytics, which in turn would enhance organizational performance. An additional contribution of this paper is that it delineates the dimensions of sustainable HR analytics applications, namely: green HR analytics, socially responsible HR analytics, and economic HR analytics, and discusses specific HR analytics applications under each dimension. This paper, therefore, makes an important contribution to the theory of HR analytics, as it not only identifies the factors influencing sustainable HR analytics but also elucidates the essential components of sustainable HR analytics.

Key Words

BOOSTER HR analytic model, Economic HR analytics, Green HR analytics, Socially responsible HR analytics, Sustainable HR analytics

Author Biography

*H H D P J Opatha
Lecturer, Department of Human Resource Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Sri Lanka. E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

**N W K D K Dayarathna
Professor, Department of Human Resource Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Sri Lanka. E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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