Ep 33: Getting Started With Recruiting Analytics

In this episode Matt Alder talks to Matt Bradburn Talent Acquisition Manager at Lyst Talk of analytics and data has been everywhere this year with their importance empathised by numerous, blogs, whitepapers and conference presentations.  Very often though getting started with analytics can be difficult and with a seemingly endless array of technologies on the market many Talent Acquisition professionals are confused about how to get started.My guest this week is Matt Bradburn, Talent Acquisition Manager at Lyst where he has spent the last few months implementing recruiting analytics.In the interview we discuss:    •    How data can’t predict the future but can help you to make incremental gains by understanding what has happened in the past    •    Why you should ignore some of generic advice on analytics and focus on what is useful for you    •    How Lyst have used metrics to reduce interviewing time while simultaneously raising quality    •    How his team measured the engagement of their sourcing outreach and now achieve a 60% response rate from the messages they send    •    Why you don’t necessarily need complex technology to be successful with analyticsMatt also gives us his views on the future and talks about the one metric which he would love to able to measure.You can subscribe to this podcast in iTunes

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Talent acquisition is undergoing unprecedented disruption as AI, economic uncertainty, and the ever-shortening lifespan of skills radically reshape recruiting. On Recruiting Future, Matt Alder explores this evolving landscape, using insightful interviews with transformational TA practitioners and forward-thinking experts to spark your imagination and provide the insights you need to shape the future of talent acquisition in your organization. Each episode explores topics such as AI, recruiting automation, recruitment marketing, employer branding, skills-based hiring, assessment, candidate experience, DEI, internal mobility, and the transformation of TA teams. Recruiting Future is an essential resource for everyone involved in hiring. Matt Alder is a globally respected talent acquisition futurist, author, and speaker with over 25 years of experience exploring what’s next in recruiting. Renowned for his expertise in strategic foresight and technology trends, Matt provides a unique perspective that empowers leaders to navigate disruption. His deep industry knowledge and ability to spark meaningful conversations make Recruiting Future a must-listen for talent acquisition and HR professionals everywhere.