Today we welcome Jim Clarke, Talent Acquisition Director at ITG who runs a high performing TA Team, focusing on data, metrics and KPIs. Takeaways Data metrics and KPIs are crucial for running an effective talent acquisition team. Tracking and analyzing key metrics and KPIs help optimize the performance of the TA team. Balancing the quantity and quality of candidates in the recruitment funnel is essential. Measuring and optimizing time to hire, cost per hire, and quality of hire are important for efficient talent acquisition. Tracking the quality of missed candidates provides insights for continuous improvement. Implementing a data-driven approach requires buy-in from the team and open discussions. Chapters 00:00 The Importance of Data Metrics and KPIs 03:11 Data-Driven Approach from Agency Recruitment 05:12 Measuring and Optimizing TA Team Performance 07:45 Balancing Quantity and Quality in the Recruitment Funnel 09:30 Measuring and Optimizing Time to Hire and Cost per Hire 11:51 Tracking the Quality of Missed Candidates 14:51 Measuring and Optimizing Quality of Hire 18:53 Implementing a Data-Driven Approach