Data-Driven Hiring: Boost Your Talent Game (Ft. Kevin Hanegan | Ep. #43

Welcome to another engaging episode of HIRED! The Podcast, where we explore the hiring landscape, talent acquisition, and the dynamic world of work. Host Travis Miller is joined by Kevin Hanegan, Chair of the Advisory Board for The Data Literacy Project and former Chief Learning Officer for Qlik. Together, they delve into leveraging data analytics to navigate recruitment complexities, emphasizing the importance of balancing data insights with human intuition.

Travis and Kevin discuss various aspects of the hiring process, covering goal setting, data identification, and challenges faced by organizations. They highlight critical thinking in data analysis and the necessity of challenging assumptions for cognitive diversity within teams. Kevin's experience offers practical approaches to candidate evaluation using a comprehensive framework integrating quantitative and qualitative metrics. Throughout, they emphasize leveraging data-driven insights for informed decisions in today's workplace.

Kevin Hanegan, Chair of the Advisory Board for The Data Literacy Project, brings extensive experience and a passion for organizational transformation through innovation. As the author of "Turning Data into Wisdom: How We Can Collaborate with Data to Change Ourselves, Our Organizations, and Even the World," Kevin leverages his diverse background spanning business, technology, learning, and psychology to drive organizational performance and facilitate change. He has successfully optimized both cost centers, like Learning & Development departments, and profit-generating divisions, demonstrating his ability to navigate diverse business landscapes. An advocate for open communication and collaboration, Kevin fosters a culture of empowerment.

Join us on HIRED! The Podcast to gain insights from Kevin's wealth of experience and expertise in driving organizational excellence in today's ever-evolving world of work. Subscribe now for more enlightening conversations on talent acquisition, workforce development, and the future of work.
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Connect with Kevin Hanegan & The Data Literacy Project
LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3TZZ0gy
Website - www.turningdataintowisdom.com
The Data Literacy Project - https://thedataliteracyproject.org
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