One of the most important steps in creating an effective and engaging data visualization is selecting the right charts to showcase your data. With so many different charts and graphs to choose from, it can be challenging to make sure…

Data visualization happens when data and design intersect. For most people who use interactive dashboards (we’ll call them “dashboarders”), the design stage is the most exciting – and fun – step in the dashboard process. This is where your ideas…

Human Resources (HR) is a tricky business. With responsibilities like payroll, employee orientation, dispute resolution, recruitment, and talent acquisition, it’s safe to say your HR department weighs heavily on the overall success of your company. Unlike other departments, such as…

Remember that kid in school who got a 4.0 GPA without even trying? It’s great to be naturally smart, but education can be more valuable when you work for it. In many ways, data reporting is the same. Collecting information…

Motivated employees build successful companies. If your company is going to sharpen its competitive edge, increasing employee motivation is a sure-fire path to realizing this goal. While the connection between employee motivation and your business’ success is clear, pinpointing factors…

In 2009 President Obama, as his first decision as President of the United States, issued his first executive order that required agencies to identify and release “high value” data sets. The problem was that many did not release this information.…