HR.com has announced the winners of its 2026 People Analytics Awards, honoring solution providers and HR teams that excel in leveraging workforce data to drive strategic business outcomes. The awards recognize achievements in using HR analytics to improve hiring, retention, workforce planning, and overall organizational performance.
SplashBI was named Best People Analytics Platform for its ability to unify HR, finance, and operational data into actionable insights across the employee lifecycle. The platform's AI-driven analytics reduce reporting time and help organizations lower turnover, accelerate hiring, and optimize workforce costs. "Awards are always special, but this one means a little more because it was strengthened by the voices of our customers," said Naveen Miglani, CEO & Co-founder of SplashBI. "Their trust, feedback, and partnership have helped shape who we are as a company, and we hope to continue this in the future." More information about SplashBI can be found at https://www.splashbi.com.
The Most Data-Powered HR Team award went to EPAM Systems, led by Aliaksei Nekrakha. The EPAM People Analytics function embeds data into hiring, development, rewards, workforce planning, and retention decisions through predictive models and AI-driven tools. "Winning this award is a testament to our team's commitment to turning data into meaningful people decisions," said Nekrakha, VP of Compensation and Enterprise Analytic at EPAM Systems. "It validates that HR can and should be a strategic force - one that pairs human expertise with the power of data." EPAM Systems' approach has enabled faster, fairer, and more effective decisions that improve retention, efficiency, and performance at scale.
"Each year, we see HR transformed by data and analytics," said Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com. "These award winners are making outstanding achievements in HR analytics to deliver strategic impact, and are improving decision-making, employee experience, and business outcomes." The full list of award winners is available at https://www.hr.com/awards.
The recognition of SplashBI and EPAM Systems underscores a broader trend in human resources: the shift from intuition-based decisions to data-driven strategies. As organizations face pressures to optimize costs and improve employee experience, the ability to analyze workforce data becomes critical. These awards highlight how advanced analytics can provide a competitive edge, enabling companies to predict turnover, identify high-potential employees, and align workforce capabilities with business goals.
HR.com, the largest network of HR professionals, serves over 2 million members and offers resources including industry studies, webcasts, and certification programs. The annual People Analytics Awards aim to showcase innovations that are shaping the future of HR.
