Ever wondered why your most talented employees feel disconnected despite great pay?
It happens more often than you think. HR teams invest in compensation, appraisals, wellness perks, and engagement activities—yet some employees still leave, feel uninspired, or quietly quit. What’s missing?
Chances are, the one thing being overlooked is their life outside work. Yes, that’s right.
This is where The Life TrackR’s Life Goals Dashboard becomes revolutionary. It doesn’t just show you HR data—it gives you human data.
A Real Story: Rekha, HR Manager at a Mid-Sized Tech Firm
Rekha had noticed something odd. Her top performer, Rajat, was slipping in productivity. Yet there was no conflict at work, no major health concerns. During a voluntary Life TrackR onboarding, Rajat had set goals like “Buy my first home”, “Run a half-marathon”, and “Start a side business”.
Rekha used these insights thoughtfully. She offered Rajat access to a part-time upskilling course on entrepreneurship and supported him in adjusting his project deadlines around marathon prep.
What happened next? Rajat didn’t just bounce back—he thrived. He even thanked HR for caring about the “bigger picture.”
The New Way HR Needs to Think
Traditionally, HR focused on KPIs, appraisals, and performance reviews. That’s essential—but it’s no longer enough.
Today’s workforce, especially Millennials and Gen Z, wants something more: meaning. And meaning often lies in personal goals outside the office.
The Life Goals dashboard offered by The Life TrackR brings this to light. It allows HR to align workplace benefits, learning resources, and team culture to what matters personally to employees.
So, Why Is Life Goals Data Useful to HR?
Here are the top reasons why this data matters:
1. It Builds Authentic Engagement
Knowing that someone wants to write a book or learn cooking isn’t just trivia. It gives HR powerful insight into what drives them. When an organization supports such goals, employees engage deeply and feel truly seen.
2. Helps Prevent Burnout
If HR sees an employee tracking goals around “mental health recovery” or “better sleep”, it becomes a flag—not for concern but for support. You can plan flexible hours, offer counseling resources, or just reduce load temporarily.
3. Boosts Retention Through Personal Investment
When employees feel their long-term life dreams are recognized and supported, their loyalty skyrockets. Why leave a company that not only understands your job but also your journey?
4. Data-Driven Personalization of Perks
HR can use aggregated life goal data to design meaningful benefit packages—like launching a parenting support group if many employees set “be a better parent” as a goal.
5. Improves Team Dynamics
People with similar life goals often relate better. Team-building activities, mentorship programs, or even lunch-buddy systems can be customized using goal overlaps.
How HR Can Use This Data Effectively
Let’s translate this vision into steps:
✅ Step 1: Integrate Life Goals into Onboarding
Encourage new hires to input goals via The Life TrackR as part of the joining formalities. This sets a tone that you care about them beyond performance metrics.
✅ Step 2: Analyze Aggregate Data
Use dashboards to understand broad themes. Are 40% employees trying to save for a house? Maybe a financial planning workshop is in order.
✅ Step 3: Offer Goal-Aligned Support
If someone aims to improve fitness, offer wellness app discounts. If someone wants to study further, connect them to part-time programs.
✅ Step 4: Include in One-on-Ones
Encourage managers to ask, “How’s your marathon training going?” or “Still thinking about that side project?” It strengthens connection and trust.
✅ Step 5: Celebrate Milestones
Create internal systems to celebrate life goal achievements like “X employee just cleared their CFA Level 2!”—this boosts morale and social bonding.
What Makes The Life TrackR Dashboard Special?
Unlike generic tools, The Life TrackR is:
- India-focused: Recognizes context like joint families, fasting days, and EMI burdens.
- Modular and Visual: Data is visually engaging for HR to interpret easily.
- Permission-Based: Only aggregated, opt-in data is shared with HR, respecting privacy.
This strikes a beautiful balance between respecting boundaries and supporting aspirations.
A Gentle Suggestion
Start small. Maybe just one team. Use The Life TrackR dashboard to peek into what matters personally to them. Then act. It’ll make you rethink what employee-centric HR truly means.
The Life TrackR isn’t just a tracker—it’s a trust-builder.
Questions You Might Have
1. Is it ethical for HR to know about employee life goals?
Yes, as long as it’s permission-based. The Life TrackR shares only opt-in data, and employees control visibility.
2. What if employees don’t take it seriously?
Most people do when they see that it’s not performance-linked but well-being linked. HR can gently communicate the intent.
3. How does this help with employee retention?
Employees who feel seen beyond their output tend to stay longer, engage more, and promote the company culture.
4. Can it be integrated with existing HRMS tools?
Yes, The Life TrackR offers API-level integration for dashboards and filters.
5. What kind of goals are usually tracked?
Everything from “run 5K” to “buy a house” or “spend more time with kids.” It’s highly personal and diverse.
6. Is it applicable for blue-collar employees?
Absolutely. Life goals exist at every level. The dashboard can be adapted in multiple languages too.
7. How frequently should HR check the dashboard?
Monthly reviews are sufficient. Trends evolve gradually, not daily.
8. Can HR teams use this data during appraisals?
Not directly. It’s not for evaluating performance but for supporting life balance and offering aligned benefits.
In Conclusion
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How can we make employees feel more connected, fulfilled, and loyal?”—this is your answer.
The Life Goals Dashboard from The Life TrackR gives HR a new superpower—empathy at scale, powered by data. And in a world where talent walks away for culture more than cash, that might be your biggest competitive edge.
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Editor’s Note: This article was originally published here https://thelifetrackr.com/why-life-goals-data-from-the-life-trackr-dashboard-is-a-game-changer-for-hr-professionals/ by @Kairav and @krutika