Welcome to an exclusive glimpse into a cornerstone meeting of the LEAP HR Life Sciences Searchlight network. This session brought together seasoned Talent Acquisition Leaders from life sciences organizations of all sizes, offering a unique opportunity to experience the strategic insights and value these meetings provide.
This particular cohort is designed specifically for talent leaders, each session delivers the latest insights, effective strategies, and practical tools that help TA teams address the critical challenges of sourcing and retaining top talent in the life sciences sector. In this session, participants delved into leveraging data to drive agile, informed recruitment strategies and equipping leaders with actionable approaches to elevate their talent acquisition functions.
Participants rated this session 9.5 out of 10
Workshop overview
In today’s rapidly evolving recruitment landscape, the ability to effectively leverage data is more crucial than ever. This cornerstone meeting focused on 'Benchmarking TA Data: How can we best move from metrics, through insights to action? and brought together senior Talent leaders from across the' life sciences sector to explore cutting-edge trends in recruitment metrics and data-driven decision-making.
Key Discussion Points
Emerging Trends & Metrics:
What new trends and metrics are TA leaders considering to stay ahead in the future recruitment landscape.
From Data to Actionable Strategies:
Once data is gathered and analyzed, how are TA professionals effectively translating those insights into actionable strategies.
Sharing Data with Leadership:
How are TA leaders sharing data with their Executive Teams and wider functions to align organizational objectives.
Introduction from the Chair
Pete Mello, Sr. Director, Talent Acquisition at Alkermes sets the scene for the discussion and provides insight into how his team have utilised data and reporting.
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Breakout Rooms
Each Breakout Room provides a safe space for participants to discuss their challenges and the topic at hand.
To maintain the confidentiality of these sessions, we've created a brief snippet from one of our breakout rooms to give you an idea of what to expect.
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Insights shared during the breakout session:
Tools for Tracking
“We primarily use Greenhouse for data tracking, but it lacks robust capabilities for metrics such as time and status. We also use an add-on called Prelude, which handles scheduling and provides tracking and reporting features. In addition, we use Talent Wall, a standalone tool integrated with Greenhouse, for the effortless generation of metrics and dashboards."
Using Data to Streamline
“We observed significant delays in the past year at the beginning and end of the recruitment process. Posting job requisitions took up to eight days instead of the desired 48 hours, and the time between selection and verbal job offer averaged six days. This allowed us to identify challenges such as ATS entry, lack of information, and unpreparedness of hiring managers for unexpected questions.”
Internal Reporting
“We tailor our reporting to the audience, providing quarterly updates. Department-level audiences receive detailed and annual data, while executives receive a high-level executive summary with a focus on diversity metrics. The reports evaluate our performance against established timelines and metrics to ensure goal achievement.”
Plenary Session
After participants engaged in their breakout groups, they reconvened for a thought-provoking plenary session. During the plenary, they explored how to evolve their talent acquisition strategies in response to the emerging trends and insights shared.
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