HR.com has announced the winners of its 2026 People Analytics Awards, honoring solution providers and teams that excel in leveraging HR data and analytics to drive strategic decision-making and improve workforce outcomes. The awards highlight the increasing importance of AI-powered tools and data-driven HR functions in delivering measurable business results.
SplashBI was named Best People Analytics Platform. The company’s People Analytics solution helps HR teams and employers convert workforce data into actionable insights across the full employee lifecycle. By unifying data from HR, finance, and operations, the platform enables smarter decisions in hiring, retention, workforce planning, and DEI. AI-driven analytics reduce reporting time and improve organizational agility, helping 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,” stated 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. We’re grateful for that confidence and excited about what lies ahead.”
EPAM Systems, along with team leader Aliaksei Nekrakha, was recognized as the Most Data-Powered HR Team. The EPAM People Analytics function drives measurable business outcomes across all levels by embedding data into hiring, development, rewards, workforce planning, and retention decisions. Through predictive models, AI-driven tools, and trusted global data products, the team enables faster, fairer, and more effective decisions that improve retention, efficiency, 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 Aliaksei Nekrakha, VP, Compensation and Enterprise Analytic, EPAM Systems. “We're proud, but more importantly, we're inspired to keep innovating and setting new standards.”
“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 awards underscore a broader trend: HR departments are increasingly adopting AI and analytics to become strategic partners in business growth. For business leaders, this means that data-driven HR functions can directly impact key metrics like retention and productivity. The recognition of platforms like SplashBI and teams like EPAM’s signals that the integration of AI into HR is no longer optional but a competitive necessity. As organizations face pressure to optimize costs and improve workforce outcomes, investing in people analytics can provide a clear edge. For the industry, the awards set a benchmark for what excellence in HR analytics looks like, encouraging wider adoption of AI tools and data-driven decision-making.
For more information on all award winners, visit HR.com Awards.
