Abstract
The human resources industry has undergone significant transformation as a
result of the advent of HR analytics. Managers are now able to make accurate databased decisions leading to better performance. Organizations utilize HR analytics to
examine employee turnover, utilize talents effectively, gather information for decisionmaking, etc. HR analytics can also boost performance, productivity, and profitability
when they are linked with corporate strategy. Performance Appraisal is a continuous
system of evaluating employees based on their set goals. HR analytics is very useful
during the performance evaluation cycle as it assists employers in identifying
performance gaps and closing them using the data available. Equally important in the
appraisal process are the peer group and subordinates, whose inputs in the form of data
help assess and improve performance. These variables may be tracked and shared with
management and staff to help everyone perform better and be more productive. In this
context, the study aims to explore the mediating effect of peer groups and subordinates
in the performance appraisal process and how it contributes to the organizational
outcome of selected IT Companies in Kerala.