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Last Updated: 2023-06-23
Concept: Talent Matrix Reports

Concept: Talent Matrix Reports

Workday delivers 5 talent matrix reports that enable you to view and interact with worker-specific talent data in your organization:
  • Talent Matrix - Performance by Initiative Importance
  • Talent Matrix - Performance by Potential
  • Talent Matrix - Performance by Retention
  • Talent Matrix - Performance Over Time by Competency
  • Talent Matrix - Performance Over Time by Potential
Talent matrix reports use a special type of report definition called an nBox report. A matrix can be from 2 x 2 boxes up to 5 x 5 boxes in size, depending on the underlying report definition. Each box on the grid represents an employee rating.
The talent matrix grid helps you manage your workforce by providing:
  • A graphical depiction of the talent strength of the organization.
  • Decision support for managers, so that they create a high-performing and engaged workforce.
  • A consistent structure in which to calibrate and communicate the analysis of the overall talent pool.

Talent Matrix Benefits

The Workday talent matrix reports provide specific advantages:
  • You don't need to integrate or manually duplicate data to use a talent matrix.
  • The Workday configurable security governs access to talent matrix reports.
  • You can customize each talent matrix report type to the needs of your organization using the
    Set Up nBox Report
     task.
  • A worker's talent matrix placement also displays in:
    • Profiles.
    • Worker preview cards.
    • Talent cards.
  • Talent matrix reports are dynamic. You can apply filters while viewing the report to refine the results instantly.
  • To tag members of the box for talent pool membership, drill down on the number in any box.
  • You can print a formatted talent matrix report that duplicates the view of the talent matrix on your display, and adds:
    • Header.
    • Footer.
    • Date/time stamp.

Custom nBox Talent Matrix Reports

You can create custom talent matrix reports using the Workday Report Writer. With a custom nBox report, you define the:
  • Source fields and value mappings for each axis.
  • Runtime prompts.
  • Drillable fields.
  • Facet filters.
From the related actions menu, copy a delivered talent matrix report and change the report to meet your needs.

Talent Matrix Security

The Talent Matrix security domains are:
Domain
Functional Area
Notes
View: Talent Matrix
Talent Pipeline
To view talent matrix reports
Worker Data: Talent Matrix Placement
Talent Pipeline
To view a worker's talent matrix on their talent profile
Worker Data: Performance Reviews
Performance Enablement
To view the performance overall rating in the
Talent Matrix - Performance by Potential
 and
Talent Matrix - Performance by Retention
 reports
Worker Data: Talent
Worker Profile and Skills
To view:
  • Employee potential in the
    Talent Matrix - Performance by Potential
     report
  • Worker retention in the
    Talent Matrix - Performance by Retention
     report
Person Data: Competencies
Performance Enablement
To view competency in the
Talent Matrix - Performance Over Time by Competency
 report
Manage: Initiatives
Projects
To view initiatives in the
Talent Matrix - Performance by Initiative Importance
 report