Employee Analytics
Overview
Below is a business-focused explanation of the Employee Analytics report in Dafater.
Report: Employee Analytics
Module: HR
Report Type: Analytical (Data-driven)
Based On: Employee records
Purpose of the Employee Analytics Report
The Employee Analytics report provides a consolidated, high-level view of your workforce. It helps management and HR teams understand employee distribution, workforce composition, and key trends across departments, roles, locations, and employment status.
This report turns raw employee data into meaningful insights that support workforce planning, cost control, compliance, and strategic decision-making.
What Business Information This Report Provides
The report answers critical workforce questions such as: - How many employees are currently active? - How is the workforce distributed across departments, branches, or roles? - What is the mix of full-time, part-time, and contract staff? - Are certain departments overstaffed or understaffed? - How does workforce composition vary by location or grade?
In short, it gives leadership visibility into “who is working where, in what capacity, and in what numbers.”
When and Why to Use This Report
Use this report when you need to:
- Review overall workforce strength
- Support budgeting and manpower planning
- Analyze organizational structure and balance
- Prepare for audits, board reviews, or management meetings
- Monitor growth, attrition impact, or hiring effectiveness
Why it matters:
Without clear employee analytics, decisions around hiring, restructuring, or cost optimization are often based on assumptions rather than facts.
Key Columns and Their Business Meaning
While columns may vary slightly based on configuration, common business-relevant fields include:
Employee ID / Name
Identifies individual employees for reference and accountability.Department
Shows how employees are distributed across business functions, helping identify resource concentration or gaps.Designation / Role
Helps analyze role hierarchy, leadership distribution, and role-heavy areas.Employment Type
Indicates whether employees are full-time, part-time, or contractual—useful for cost and compliance planning.Status (Active / Inactive)
Distinguishes current workforce from exited or inactive employees.Branch / Location
Supports location-based workforce planning and regional performance analysis.Date of Joining
Helps identify workforce tenure, growth periods, and onboarding trends.
Available Filters and Their Business Purpose
The report typically includes filters that allow you to focus on specific workforce segments:
Department
Analyze staffing levels and structure within a specific business unit.Branch / Location
Compare workforce size across offices or regions.Employment Type
Understand reliance on permanent vs. contractual staff.Employee Status
View only active employees or include exited staff for historical analysis.Date Range (Joining Date)
Identify hiring trends during a specific period.
These filters help decision-makers zoom in on relevant data without distractions.
How to Interpret the Results for Business Decisions
High employee concentration in one department
May indicate operational priority—or potential inefficiency.Heavy reliance on contract staff
Could signal flexibility, but may also pose retention or compliance risks.Rapid headcount growth in a short period
Suggests expansion, increased workload, or response to business demand.Uneven distribution across locations
May require redistribution of resources or new hiring strategies.
By reviewing patterns rather than individual records, leaders can make data-backed workforce decisions.
Common Use Cases and Scenarios
Manpower Planning:
Assess current headcount before approving new hires.Cost Control:
Analyze employment type and department size to manage payroll expenses.Organizational Review:
Support restructuring, mergers, or departmental realignment.Compliance & Reporting:
Provide accurate workforce data for internal reviews or external audits.Strategic Growth Planning:
Understand whether current staffing supports future business goals.
Summary
The Employee Analytics report in Dafater is a powerful management tool that transforms employee records into actionable workforce insights. It supports smarter planning, better cost management, and stronger organizational decisions—without needing to dive into individual employee files.
This report is best used regularly by HR leaders and management to stay informed about the health and structure of the organization’s workforce.
Report Information
- Module: HR
- Related DocType: Employee
- Report Type: Script Report
- Standard: Yes