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From Metrics to Meaning – and Better Hiring Decisions

Alva Labs

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How to Drive Better Hiring Decisions

We all know it: structured, evidence-based hiring delivers stronger outcomes. And today’s Talent Acquisition teams are closer than ever to unlocking that potential—armed with more insights, data, and tools than any generation before.

But with this wealth of information comes a new challenge: how do you translate it into business impact?

The opportunity for TA isn’t about collecting more metrics, it’s about connecting the right ones to show real value, accelerate great hires, and shape the future of hiring.

In Episode #2 of Systematic Hiring we'll explore;

• The measurement paradox — when knowing more tells you less

• The ethics of measurement — where to draw the line in evaluating potential

• Decision paralysis — how to avoid drowning in disconnected metrics

• Keeping it human — why evidence-based hiring makes decisions fairer, not colder

• From process to system — practical steps to connect hiring data and prove business impact

Join us live for Episode #2 of Systematic Hiring and take the first step toward moving from process to system in your hiring.

Speakers

Kajsa Asplund

Lead People Science, Alva Labs

Kajsa is a psychologist, PhD in Talent Management, and author of Talang för människor. She's spent her career making evidence-based hiring methods practical and executable. At Alva, she ensures every assessment and decision framework is grounded in certified science.

Tim Knutsson

Academic Work

Tim Knutsson is the Head of Talent Intelligence at Academic Work, where he is driving the company’s transformation toward predictive, science-based hiring. With a background spanning more than a decade in HR, talent acquisition, and organizational development, Tim has led large-scale initiatives that not only scaled hiring to 10,000 annual placements across six markets but also redefined how recruitment can be systematic, evidence-based, and inclusive.

Passionate about bridging science and practice, Tim brings a leadership perspective on how organizations can future-proof their hiring when strategic vision, behavioral psychology, and technology come together.

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