Monina Cott
People Analytics & Reporting Designed for Clear, Strategic Decisions
Helping HR leaders and consultants turn complex data into leadership-ready insight.
Whether your data feels messy, inconsistent, or unclear, I help you build reporting and dashboards you can trust and use to guide decisions.
My Services
I help organisations make their people data reliable, understandable, and useful for decision-making.Whether you’re unsure if your numbers can be trusted, struggling with inconsistent reporting, or ready to move into dashboards and leadership insight, my services are designed as a clear, logical journey — not a confusing menu.
People Data Health Check
£300
Quick diagnostic to assess whether your people data and reporting are reliable — and where the main issues are.
People Data Foundations Audit
Typical investment: £750 to £950
Deep assessment of data quality, definitions, and structure so your people data can be trusted for reporting and insight.
People Insight Dashboards (Power BI)
From £1,200 (setup)
Interactive, business-question-based dashboards built in Power BI, showing workforce trends — not just visuals.
Leadership People Insight & Reporting
From £450 per month
Ongoing narrative and leadership-level interpretation of people data that supports real decisions.
Not sure where to start?
Most organisations begin with a People Data Health Check to assess readiness and identify the most valuable next step.
Selected Work & Examples
Much of my work involves confidential people and HR data, so client-specific dashboards and reports can’t be shared publicly.However, my experience includes:
Designing senior-leadership reporting packs focused on headcount, starters, leavers, and absence
Building Power BI dashboards to replace manual Excel and PowerPoint reporting
Auditing people data for accuracy, compliance, and reporting readiness
Translating complex people metrics into clear, decision-ready insights
Example layouts and anonymised visuals can be shared on request.
About Me
I’m Monina Cott, a people data and reporting specialist helping HR teams and small organisations turn complex workforce data into clear, reliable insight. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Miami and a master’s in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations (CIPD Level 7) from the University of Manchester, which informs my approach to workforce analytics and leadership-ready reporting.I focus on building reports and dashboards that leaders can trust — no guesswork, no messy spreadsheets, just clarity. My work spans headcount, workforce movement, absence, compliance metrics, and strategic reporting, helping organisations:Translate complex people data into usable, decision-ready reportsDesign reporting structures that hold up under scrutinyBuild dashboards and reporting packs that are easy to maintain and explainI work pragmatically, with a strong focus on accuracy, consistency, and governance, ensuring your data is not only visually clear but also reliable and actionable.Much of my work involves confidential people data, so examples are anonymised or shared privately. I work with organisations that value clarity, calm decision-making, and structured insight, making it easier to act on data confidently.
FAQ
Do I need Power BI to work with you?
No. Most clients receive their dashboards as a leadership-ready PDF or PowerPoint pack. Live Power BI access can be arranged if required.How long does a project take?
Most projects take between 1–3 weeks, depending on scope and data readiness.Do you offer ongoing retainers?
I focus on one-off or short-term projects to keep delivery clear and efficient. Ongoing work can be discussed if there’s a defined need.How do payments work?
Projects are fixed-price. Payment is taken upfront or split 50/50 depending on scope.Can I start without a call?
Yes — most projects can be scoped with a written review. Calls are only arranged if needed.
Contact Me
If you’d like to discuss a reporting or dashboard project, feel free to get in touch.I’m currently taking on 1–2 small projects at a time.
People Data Health Check
£300
What This Service Is
A short, focused diagnostic designed to identify whether your people data and current reporting are reliable and where the main issues are.People analytics — the practice of using HR data to answer questions about your workforce — only works if the underlying data is accurate and consistent. Before investing in dashboards or deeper reporting, this service helps you understand whether your data is fit for purpose.
What’s Included
Review of existing people data and reporting
High-level checks for gaps, inconsistencies, and risks
Identification of key issues affecting trustworthiness
Assessment of how usable current reporting is for decision-making
Clear recommendations on next steps
What This Service Does Not Include
Data restructuring or cleaning
Dashboard builds
Ongoing reporting
This is a diagnostic to clarify the situation.
Who This Is For
Organisations unsure why their reports don’t align
HR teams needing a quick external check
Leaders who want clarity before committing to deeper work
Outcome
A short, clear report outlining:
Whether your people data is broadly fit for purpose
Where the main issues sit
Whether deeper foundational work is recommended
Most clients move on to People Data Foundations Audit after this.
People Data Foundations Audit
Typical investment: £750–£950
What This Service Is
A deep, structured assessment that ensures your people data is not just identified as problematic, but fully understood, consistently defined, and corrected at its roots so it’s trustworthy for reporting and dashboards.Think of this as building a single source of truth you and your leaders can rely on — something most organisations don’t have but need before they invest in ongoing reporting.
What’s Included
Review of all key people data sources (HRIS, payroll, absence systems, etc.)
Assessment of completeness, accuracy, and consistency
Clarification and documentation of definitions (headcount, turnover, absence, etc.)
Joiner and leaver logic review
Absence categorisation structure
Identification of data ownership and governance gaps
People data maturity assessment
Clear, prioritised roadmap to fix issues
What This Service Does Not Include
Dashboard builds
Ongoing reporting delivery
(These come after solid foundations are in place.)
Who This Is For
Organisations that want to trust their people data
Teams frustrated by conflicting numbers
Leaders who need reliable numbers — not guesswork
Outcome
A detailed audit report that:
Establishes whether your people data can be trusted
Documents logic and definitions clearly
Identifies root causes of inconsistency
Provides a prioritised plan for improvement
Most clients move on to People Insight Dashboards (Power BI) after this.
People Insight Dashboards (Power BI)
From £1,200 (setup)
What This Service Is
Custom dashboards built in Power BI that provide interactive views of your workforce trends — designed around real business questions, not just pretty charts.Dashboards help you answer strategic questions like:
How is our headcount trending over time?
Where are turnover hotspots?
What patterns exist in absence data?
How diverse is our workforce today?
These dashboards help HR and leadership see what’s happening in your organisation in a way that spreadsheets alone cannot.
Important Note on Data Readiness
Dashboards are only built once the underlying data has been reviewed and confirmed fit for purpose. If needed, this is resolved through a People Data Health Check or People Data Foundations Audit to ensure accuracy and consistency before dashboard development.This makes dashboards reliable and leadership-ready.
What’s Included
Dashboards are tailored to your organisation, but can include:
Headcount and workforce composition trends
Joiners, leavers, and turnover analysis
Absence and leave patterns
Diversity and representation metrics (where available)
Interactive trend and comparison views
Optional ongoing support is available to refine and extend dashboards over time.
Who This Is For
Organisations ready to move beyond spreadsheets
HR teams tired of manual exports and static reports
Leaders who want data at their fingertips
Outcome
A set of Power BI dashboards that:
Provide consistent, trusted visibility
Reduce ad-hoc reporting requests
Support faster, better-informed decisions
Most clients move on to Leadership People Insight & Reporting after this.
Leadership People Insight & Reporting
From £450 per month
What This Service Is
A recurring interpretation and narrative service, not just data delivery. This is where the numbers become meaningful for leaders.Instead of simply reporting metrics, this service translates people data into clear insights, explaining what’s happening, what’s important, and what leaders should pay attention to.Effective reporting is central to good people analytics — it ensures data is not just collected but used to make decisions.
What’s Included
Monthly or quarterly leadership insight packs
Explanation of key movements and trends
Identification of risks, signals, and anomalies
Clear, non-technical narrative for leaders
Commentary layered onto dashboards or structured reports
Deliverables can include slide decks, written summaries, or annotated dashboards.
What This Service Is Not
Dashboard development
Data cleaning or source fixes
One-off report creation
This is ongoing strategy and interpretation work.
Who This Is For
Senior leaders who need clarity, not just data
HR teams supporting executive decision-making
Organisations that want to understand trends — not just observe them
Outcome
Regular, leadership-ready insight that:
Highlights what matters most
Reduces misinterpretation of data
Supports confident, informed decisions