Data Visualization: Get Visual to Drive HR’s Impact and Influence

Data visualization is an immensely powerful technique for exploring and communicating information. To a degree far beyond traditional text or number-based formats, well-designed visualizations make data accessible, clear, enticing and engaging to business audiences. Yet, despite the recent surge in visualization’s use, many HR professionals aren’t proficient in these compelling approaches. This paper provides an overview of key data visualization concepts; reviews the evidence base supporting the use of data visualization; and recommends a set of practical data visualization resources.