Talent Acquisition has spent years reporting the same familiar metrics: time to fill, cost per hire, application volume. They’re easy to track, easy to present, and often… completely disconnected from business impact.In this live session, Melissa Thompson (Global Head of Talent Acquisition, Ford), Dan Caines (Head of Talent Acquisition, Babcock International Group) and Sam Berthoud (VP of Talent Solutions, hackajob) break down what actually matters in 2026.This conversation digs into how TA teams can move from vanity metrics to value metrics, build stronger partnerships with the business, and prove their real contribution to revenue, productivity and long-term success.What we cover:• Why traditional metrics fall short• How “Quality of Slate” gives recruiters true ownership• What foundations must be fixed before adopting AI or automation• How to speak the language of the business and win credibility• The shift from reactive hiring to predictive planning• The metrics that will define TA success in 2026• Why “time to impact” will matter more than “time to fill”

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