Apr 10, 2024
In this podcast episode, Amir Bormand is joined by Chris Ahsing, a Talent Partner at Dragonfly, a crypto web three investment firm focusing on early-stage investments. They delve into the intricacies of talent acquisition metrics, discussing the challenges of over-engineered metrics, optimizing metrics for different marketing channels, and the distraction caused by unnecessary metrics. Ahsing shares his insights on the common pitfalls in talent process management, including the 'and then' evaluation process and optimizing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) for user flow rather than reporting. The conversation also covers tactical advice on managing unreasonable hiring expectations, the importance of empathy and stakeholder communication, and strategies for talent leaders to manage scope creep and unrealistic hiring requirements assertively. The dialogue emphasizes the need for a clear, consistent approach to metrics and effective communication between talent teams and their stakeholders to navigate the complexities of talent acquisition.
Highlights
01:07 The Art and Science of Metrics in Talent Acquisition
02:17 Overcoming the 'And Then' Syndrome in Hiring
03:26 Tactical Approaches to Talent Metrics and Hiring Challenges
04:34 Navigating Scope Creep and Unrealistic Hiring Expectations
07:15 Strategies for Effective Talent Acquisition and Management
09:31 The Importance of Data and Metrics in Talent Processes
10:04 Challenging Unrealistic Hiring Expectations with Data
24:39 The Role of Empathy and Flexibility in Talent Acquisition
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