Methods for Data Acquisition
1 Human Resources Data Extraction
Utilize HR systems to obtain employee information categorized by location and status within the USA.
Generate aggregated metrics that provide a comprehensive overview of the workforce.
2 Contractual Agreement Analysis
Review documents such as Signed Work Agreements (SWA) and Master Service Agreements (MSA) executed by contractors or service providers.
Extract relevant data contained within these agreements.
3 Public Job Postings and Visa Data
Analyze job postings alongside H1B and L1 visa records to determine which companies have filed pertinent documentation.
Assess whether employees have transitioned between roles or companies based on the available data.
4 Social Media and Professional Network Data Mining
Leverage platforms like LinkedIn, Dice, and other social media to extract publicly available data.
Focus on data points including location, organizational affiliation, and employment history (both previous and current).
Legal Considerations
Methods (1) and (2): These involve sensitive information and may constitute serious data leakage. Unauthorized access could result in significant legal ramifications.
Methods (3) and (4): When performed in accordance with legal guidelines, these methods align with data science and artificial intelligence projects that utilize publicly available data.