The Data That Matters

30/12/2025 29 min Temporada 1 Episodio 24
The Data That Matters

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Data. Data. Dada. However you say it, one thing is clear: not all data is created equal.In this episode of Talentless, Ashley King and Desiree Goldey break down what data actually matters in talent acquisition and why most TA teams are stuck reporting numbers that don’t move the business forward.This is a practical, no-fluff conversation about data literacy, business impact, and why knowing how to interpret data is the real leadership unlock for recruiters.We cover:Why data literacy is the real glass ceiling in TAThe difference between symptoms and root causes in recruiting dataWhy attrition and retention matter more than time-to-fillHow pass-through ratios expose alignment (or misalignment) with hiring managersWhy volume-based recruiting metrics are misleadingHow to monetize recruiting activity so executives actually listenUsing qualitative + quantitative data together to drive better hiring outcomesIf you’ve ever felt like TA is stuck at the “reporting numbers” stage instead of influencing decisions, this episode is for you.Listen wherever you get your podcasts Subscribe for more recruiter real talk, minus the corporate nonsense