An HR Dashboard is a visual tool that gives an overview of key HR metrics and data — all in one place. It helps HR teams and managers monitor performance, track workforce trends, and make data-driven decisions.

🎯 What’s in an HR Dashboard?

It typically displays data in charts, graphs, and tables for quick analysis. Common sections include:

  1. Recruitment Metrics

    • Time to hire
    • Cost per hire
    • Number of open positions
    • Candidate source effectiveness

  2. Employee Performance Metrics

    • Goal achievement rates
    • Productivity levels
    • Performance reviews
    • Training completion rates

  3. Workforce Demographics

    • Employee count by department, location, gender, age, etc.
    • Diversity and inclusion stats

  4. Employee Engagement and Satisfaction

    • eNPS (Employee Net Promoter Score)
    • Survey results on morale and engagement
    • Turnover and retention rates

  5. Compensation and Benefits

    • Average salary per role/department
    • Benefits participation rates
    • Overtime and payroll insights

  6. Attendance and Leave Tracking

    • Absenteeism rates
    • Paid time off (PTO) balance
    • Sick leave trends

  7. Learning and Development Metrics

    • Training hours per employee
    • Skill gaps identified and filled
    • Employee growth paths

  8. Compliance and Risk Monitoring

    • Incidents reported
    • Policy violations
    • Certification or training compliance rates

💡 Why Use an HR Dashboard?

  • Real-time insights: See workforce changes as they happen.
  • Data-driven decisions: Spot trends, identify issues, and predict outcomes (e.g., high turnover risk).
  • Efficiency boost: Save time compiling data manually.
  • Goal tracking: Monitor progress on HR initiatives like DEI, retention, and upskilling.