People Analytics

In today's rapidly evolving legal and regulatory landscape, building a future-ready workforce demands more than just data—it requires actionable insights. Our multidisciplinary team of attorneys and analysts harnesses the power of data and analytics to help employers navigate the complexities of modern workforce management. Increasingly aggressive legal and regulatory developments are placing new demands on employer practices, policies, compliance, and reporting requirements. Building a workforce for the future requires data-driven insights to analyze trends, identify and mitigate risks, and create programs that attract and retain the best talent.

HOW WE HELP

Our clients range from the largest global companies coping with wide-ranging workforces to start-ups confronting how to utilize employee data to gain meaningful insights. No matter where a company's organization is on this continuum, our People Analytics team meets clients where they are and helps them achieve their goals with focused, effective, data-driven solutions.

Our industry-leading team comprises attorneys, economists, and analysts who use sophisticated analytical approaches to inform and enhance workforce strategy, compliance, and litigation. We combine legal acumen with advanced data analytics to deliver strategic advice and innovative solutions that drive both legal and business impact.

OUR SERVICES

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging. We provide companies with the analytical framework necessary to develop strategic diversity, inclusion and belonging programs designed to attract talent and cultivate an engaged and high-performing workplace. With extensive experience providing legal counsel and advice on best practices both globally and within the United States, we ensure comprehensive support in accordance with the law. Our metrics and attorney-client privileged analyses assist employers in identifying areas of legal risk. Additionally, we conduct comprehensive risk assessments of employer diversity, inclusion, and related programs and initiatives to proactively address potential challenges and ensure legal compliance.

Hiring, Testing & Selection. Federal and state agencies are staffed and empowered to analyze selection practice, and companies operating in multiple jurisdictions must comply not only with federal law, but with state and local mandates as well. Our team supports employers with data analyses, reporting options and reliable metrics designed to build compliant and innovative solutions to implement best hiring practices as they strive to become the "employer of choice" in their industries.

Litigation Support. We support complex litigation and pre-litigation matters that touch on data-related issues, such as pay disputes; wage-hour, promotion, hiring and termination claims; and post-restructuring allegations. We partner with litigation teams to provide the strategic counsel that ensures a cohesive litigation strategy supported by data.

Federal and State Contractor EEO Compliance. We have been at the forefront of representing federal and state contractors in matters involving equal employment opportunity compliance since the origination of these legal requirements. As the practice continues to evolve, we are at the forefront of advising companies on best practices for complying with federal and state equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination requirements, including helping contractors manage reporting, regulatory audits, and the litigation which ensues from enforcement actions. We also guide contractors in using their compliance tools to drive strategic management initiatives.

Pay Audits, Transparency, and Reporting. Seyfarth's attorneys are skilled at leading attorney-client privileged proactive pay analyses and crafting appropriate remediation strategies designed to mitigate legal risk. We have deep experience defending employers in complex equal pay cases, whether initiated by an individual or a class of workers. We support employers in compliance with myriad pay reporting requirements globally and at the federal and state level. In addition, we support employers in navigating the patchwork of state pay transparency requirements that carry varying requirements and understand the challenging complexities facing businesses in this space. Our dedicated equal pay attorneys counsel companies on strategic and compliant practices domestically and internationally and consistently provide thought leadership at the federal, state, and agency level on all issues related to equal pay.

Predictive Analytics and Advanced Data Technologies. We are on the cutting edge of providing legal advice related to the technological advances that are driving data-driven decision-making in the employment context. These technologies include the use of artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, and machine learning algorithms to address key processes including sourcing, hiring, retention, workforce planning, employee engagement, and diversity and inclusion efforts. The People Analytics team partners with employers and vendors who are interested in harnessing the incredible power of these advanced technological tools to make employment related decisions while navigating the legal and compliance related issues to minimize risk.

Workforce Restructuring and Reductions-in-Force. We help companies proactively reconfigure their workforce to better meet operational and performance goals, manage costs, and encourage growth while facing today's complex business challenges. We provide strategic planning during all stages of a restructuring plan. This includes developing strategies for minimizing or avoiding potential liability, controlling employment or benefits-related costs, and meeting legal or other business obligations that may be triggered.

THE SEYFARTH EXPERIENCE

Working with our People Analytics team optimizes the confidentiality of sensitive analyses and reports through our use of established protocols and platforms. We advise on the various strategic approaches for internal or external communications with an eye toward minimizing risk. We strive to create seamless and cohesive client experience and deliver legal insights that lead to a deeper understanding of workplace reporting and analysis needs.