HR.com has announced the winners of the 2026 People Analytics Awards, celebrating solution providers and HR teams that excel in leveraging data and analytics for strategic decision-making and improved workforce outcomes. The awards underscore the growing significance of people analytics in modern HR practices.
SplashBI was awarded Best People Analytics Platform. Its platform integrates HR, finance, and operational data to deliver actionable insights across the employee lifecycle, covering areas such as hiring, retention, workforce planning, and DEI. The AI-driven analytics reduce reporting time and enhance agility, helping organizations lower turnover and optimize costs. Naveen Miglani, CEO and Co-founder of SplashBI, stated in the announcement, “Awards are always special, but this one means a little more because it was strengthened by the voices of our customers. Their trust, feedback, and partnership have helped shape who we are as a company, and we hope to continue this in the future.”
EPAM Systems received the Most Data-Powered HR Team award, led by team leader 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, it enables faster, fairer, and more effective decisions that improve retention and performance at scale. “Winning this award is a testament to our team's commitment to turning data into meaningful people decisions. It validates that HR can and should be a strategic force - one that pairs human expertise with the power of data,” said Nekrakha, VP, Compensation and Enterprise Analytic at EPAM Systems.
The awards highlight the transformative role of data in HR. Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com, noted, “Each year, we see HR transformed by data and analytics. These award winners are making outstanding achievements in HR analytics to deliver strategic impact, and are improving decision-making, employee experience, and business outcomes.”
For HR vendors, the recognition of SplashBI and EPAM Systems signals a market that increasingly values integrated, AI-powered analytics platforms that unify disparate data sources. Vendors should take note that customers are seeking solutions that not only provide insights but also drive measurable business outcomes like reduced turnover and optimized costs. The awards also emphasize the importance of embedding analytics into core HR functions such as hiring, development, and workforce planning, setting a benchmark for the industry.
HR.com, the largest network of HR professionals, offers over 300 research studies, 500+ annual webcasts, and comprehensive exam prep programs for SHRM/HRCI certification. For more information on the awards, visit HR.com Awards.
