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 TA
• The difference between symptoms and root causes in recruiting data
• Why attrition and retention matter more than time-to-fill
• How pass-through ratios expose alignment (or misalignment) with hiring managers
• Why volume-based recruiting metrics are misleading
• How to monetize recruiting activity so executives actually listen
• Using qualitative + quantitative data together to drive better hiring outcomes

If you’ve ever felt like TA is stuck at the “reporting numbers” stage instead of influencing decisions, this episode is for you.

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