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Overview
Analyst provides comprehensive labor market data, empowering HR leaders with data-driven talent strategies. While some users note its occupational classification system can be challenging for hyper-specific talent searches, its powerful proprietary analytics offer unparalleled clarity. Analyst's strategic insights make it a vital tool for navigating complex talent landscapes.
Overall Rating
Based on 6 users reviews
4.2
Rating Distribution
Positive
83%
Neutral
17%
Negative
0%
Starting Price
Custom
Analyst Specifications
- Workforce Planning and Forecasting
- HR Compliance
- Workforce Analytics
- Succession Planning
What Is Analyst?
Analyst by Lightcast is a strategic workforce intelligence platform designed for enterprises, educational institutions, and government agencies. It transforms billions of global data points into actionable insights for talent strategy. By leveraging features such as real-time job posting analysis and detailed demographic data, businesses can future-proof their workforce by identifying skills gaps and creating effective plans to acquire, develop, and retain top talent. This helps organizations move from anecdotal decision-making to objective, data-driven strategies.
Analyst Pricing
Analyst Integrations
Analyst software supports integration with multiple platforms, such as:
- Amazon S3
- Microsoft Azure
- Google BigQuery
- Snowflake
- Databricks
- SAP
- Workday
Who Is Analyst For?
Analyst is ideal for a range of industries, including:
- Enterprise
- Staffing
- Government
- Education
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Real estate
Is Analyst Right For You?
An analyst is the right fit for large enterprises that require in-depth, strategic labor market intelligence to inform high-stakes workforce decisions. Its standout capability is translating billions of raw data points into actionable insights for competitive analysis, site selection, and skills-gap forecasting. Trusted by leaders globally, Analyst provides the robust data foundation needed to build a future-proof talent strategy and align HR functions with broader business objectives.
Still not sure about Analyst? Contact our support team at (661) 384-7070 for further guidance.
Analyst Features
Industry Analysis
This feature allows you to analyze roles within specific industries to better understand talent demand and identify the most common skill sets required. It helps align recruitment strategies with industry-specific trends and ensures job descriptions target the right qualifications for your sector.
Skill Insights
Move beyond generic job titles to uncover the precise skills and qualifications employers are seeking. This tool helps you evaluate the market demand for niche competencies, enabling you to refine talent development programs and write more effective, targeted job postings.
Compensation Benchmarks
Estimate competitive salary ranges based on a combination of geographic region, specific skills, and experience levels. This data enables you to create competitive compensation packages that align with market rates, enhancing offer acceptance rates and supporting talent retention efforts.
Demand Analysis And Competitor Benchmarking
Access real-time job posting data to monitor the hiring activities and talent demands of your direct competitors. This feature provides critical intelligence for anticipating market shifts, countering competitive recruiting efforts, and identifying emerging hiring trends within your industry.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Benchmarking
Explore talent pools segmented by demographic data, including age, ethnicity, and gender for any occupation or industry. This capability enables you to establish realistic DEI goals, identify diverse talent sourcing locations, and track the progress of your initiatives.
Pros And Cons of Analyst
Pros
Comprehensive labor market data
Granular competitive intelligence
Expert-led customer support
Cons
Reliance on lagging government data
Complex for novice users
Analyst Reviews
Total 6 reviews
4.2
All reviews are from verified customers
Rating Distribution
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3
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Share your experience
Anonymous
Enterprise, 500+ employees
“Simple payroll reporting”
Pros
The reporting options have been very useful for me. I rely on a handful of them regularly and they consistently give me the information I need.
Cons
Sometimes I get confused when working with reports because multiple formats, charts, tables and metrics, look very similar and I don't always know which one contains the exact data I need.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
9
Buchi E.
Mid-Market, 500+ employees
“Data driven workforce insights tool”
Pros
Having access to a large amount of data has been a big advantage for me. It allows me to explore different scenarios and give better insights to my account executive when dealing with current challenges.
Cons
Even though the data is useful overall, I sometimes feel the reporting structure isn't as clear as I would like although I've always been able to get help from my representative when I needed clarification.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Allison Lorraine S.
Mid-Market, 500+ employees
“evolving HR analytics”
Pros
Over time, I've seen the platform grow a lot. The content keeps getting better and more relevant and the knowledge base is detailed but still easy to understand. Whenever I've had questions, support has been quick and helpful.
Cons
Relying heavily on external wage data has also caused some inconsistencies in my experience, since it can sometimes reflect outdated figures. While the wage reports are helpful for understanding market trends, I still find myself questioning how current or accurate they are for my specific needs.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
8
Customer Support
9
Functionality
8
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the typical users of Analyst?
The typical users of Analyst are enterprise HR leaders, talent acquisition teams, and workforce planners in sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, government, and staffing.
Does Analyst offer an API?
Yes, Analyst offers a robust, developer-friendly API.
What language does Analyst support?
The Analyst software supports multiple languages for its skills taxonomy, including English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and more.
What types of pricing plans does Analyst offer?
The Analyst price offers custom plans tailored to the specific needs. Request a personalized Analyst pricing quote for your business.
Does Analyst have a mobile app?
No, Analyst does not currently offer a dedicated mobile app.
What other apps does Analyst integrate with?
Analyst integrates with various third-party integrations, such as Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure, Google BigQuery, and Snowflake.
What level of support does Analyst offer?
Analyst offers premier customer support that includes access to a team of economists and data scientists, dedicated account managers, phone support, live chat, and an online help portal.