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