HR.com has announced the winners of its 2026 People Analytics Awards, honoring solution providers and HR teams that excel in leveraging data to improve workforce outcomes. The awards underscore the increasing importance of analytics in human resources, as organizations seek to turn data into strategic assets for hiring, retention, and performance management.
SplashBI was named Best People Analytics Platform for its ability to unify HR, finance, and operational data, enabling actionable insights across the employee lifecycle. The platform uses AI-driven analytics to reduce reporting time and improve agility, helping employers lower turnover, accelerate hiring, and optimize workforce costs. Naveen Miglani, CEO and Co-founder of SplashBI, said, "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."
EPAM Systems, led by Aliaksei Nekrakha, received the Most Data-Powered HR Team award for embedding data into hiring, development, rewards, workforce planning, and retention decisions. The team uses predictive models and AI-driven tools to enable faster, fairer, and more effective decisions that improve retention, efficiency, and performance at scale. Nekrakha, VP of Compensation and Enterprise Analytics at EPAM Systems, stated, "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."
The People Analytics Awards are part of HR.com's broader recognition program, which aims to highlight achievements in HR technology and strategy. According to Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com, "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 a full list of winners, visit HR.com Awards. HR.com is the largest network of HR professionals, offering resources such as the HR Research Institute industry studies, professional education, and certification prep programs. More information is available at HR.com.
