The document discusses HR analytics and predictive modeling. It defines key concepts like metrics, analytics, and business intelligence. Analytics uses data to understand past trends and predict future outcomes. The document outlines areas where predictive modeling can be applied in HR, like attrition, recruitment effectiveness, and talent forecasting. It also provides examples of companies like Oracle, Sprint, Starbucks, and Dow Chemical that have successfully used analytics to retain top performers, predict attrition, measure engagement impacts, and do workforce planning.