This report delves into the principles of analytics, focusing on evidence-based practice and its application within organizations. It defines evidence-based practice, emphasizing the importance of timely, ethical, and accurate data for organizational improvements. The report explains qualitative and quantitative data measurements used by people professionals, highlighting how organizational policies and procedures support appropriate choices and decisions. It also examines the roles of internal and external stakeholders, the significance of influencing relationships, and the concept of creating value as a people professional. Furthermore, it discusses the benefits of people professionals' work within an organization and explores the use of social media for internal and external communication, while also addressing potential risks. The report includes a data review, identifying themes and trends, calculating lost working days, estimating projected losses, and assessing the costs of pay during absenteeism.