This publication explores hot topics within human capital analytics research by providing actionable summaries of contemporary literature. The summaries in this issue discuss the following topics:

• Using big data as a way to stand out
• Different ways to collect, manage, and access data
• Creating data environments so analysts can explore new data before incorporating it into existing systems
• Clarifying objectives and identifying focus areas before data gathering
• Organizing objectives and gleaned data into cause and effect
• Leveraging more sophisticated analytics for business decisions rather than just reports and benchmarks
• Incorporating new technologies to increase the efficiency of data management