As analytical tools become more sophisticated, more industries are understanding how big data can work for them. Human resources is no different. Hiring managers, in particular, are realizing how these digital tools can help them make better decisions, such as helping them anticipate whether or not a potential employee is the right fit. Rather than basing this off of a gut feeling, tools are being developed to quantitatively predict a candidate’s ability to fit in with the team based on their skills, experience, and behaviors. Avoiding bad hires will positively impact productivity, culture, customer satisfaction, and organizational innovation. Learning and development will also benefit from data analytics. Real-time numbers will help HR professionals understand the effectiveness of their employee training programs and help them personalize modules for individual employees' needs. This, coupled with a robust learning management system, will increase knowledge retention and eliminate wasted training time and effort.