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How we Hire with Kajsa Asplund

The measurement paradox

  • Friday, January 31, 2025 1:00 PM (CET)
  • Duration: 45 Minutes
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About the episode

We all know the research: structured, evidence-based hiring methods consistently deliver better outcomes. But as we push the boundaries of what we can measure in hiring, fascinating questions emerge about human potential and how we evaluate it.

Where's the sweet spot between data-driven decisions and information overload? When does our quest for certainty start working against us?

Ready to dive deep into these questions? Join us as Linnéa Bywall sits down with Kajsa Asplund on Friday, January 31st at 13:00. As our Chief Product Officer at Alva Labs, with a PhD in Talent Management and background as a Licensed Psychologist, Kajsa brings a unique perspective to these complex questions.

In this episode, we'll explore:
💡 The measurement paradox: When knowing more tells us less
💡 The ethics of peering into personality: How far is too far?
💡 Decision paralysis: Is there such thing as too much insight?
💡Keeping it human: How to make data and empathy coexist in hiring

🗓️ January 31st 🕐 13:00 CET

Come join the conversation live! Bring all your questions and get ready for a fascinating discussion about the future of hiring.

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Guest of the day: Kajsa Asplund

Kajsa Asplund combines her background as a psychologist with groundbreaking research in talent management. After completing her PhD at Stockholm School of Economics, she wrote the insightful book "Talang för människor" (Talent for People), bringing fresh perspectives to how we think about human potential in organisations. 

As Chief Product Officer at Alva Labs, she's passionate about helping organisations make better hiring decisions through evidence-based methods that put people first. Drawing from both her clinical psychology expertise and extensive research background, Kajsa brings a unique and practical approach to talent management.

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Hosted by: Linnea Bywall

Linnea Bywall is a licensed psychologist with 12 years of experience in recruitment and people development. Over the past six years at Alva Labs, she has built the People department from scratch, initially as Head of People and now as COO. Alongside this, she has also helped numerous HR teams improve their hiring practises.

Linnea was recently listed as one of the most inspiring women in tech by TechRound and was featured as one of the 22 Innovative HR Leaders to follow in 2022 by the AIHR Academy to Innovate HR. She also serves on the advisory board of HR Föreningen in Sweden.