Ep 23: HR Economics Pioneer Maria Scarangella Unlocks Value in Talent Data

In this episode of Time to Hire, Lamees Abourahma features Maria Scarangella's keynote address from the 2024 Annual RPOA Conference. Maria, former GEICO executive, shares insights from her 37-year career in HR and operations. She explains how companies can measure the costs of hiring, training, and turnover to make better decisions. Scarangella reveals how she saved GEICO $94 million per year by focusing on employee performance and retention. She breaks down the connection between talent strategies and business goals. The episode includes details about her new HR economics course launching with RPOA in 2025.Discover how to transform your HR department from a cost center into a profit powerhouse with Maria Scarangella's groundbreaking 4-week HR Economics certification program - the only course that teaches you exactly how to calculate, present, and maximize the ROI of every hiring dollar your company spends.Mark your calendar for the 2025 RPOA Annual Conference in Chicago on September 28-30. The RPOA Conference is the ultimate gathering for top RPO executives, service delivery leaders, advisors, and technology innovators.Find RPOA calendar of upcoming events at https://rpoassociation.org/EventsFollow Lamees Abourahma on LinkedInFollow Maria Scarangella on LinkedInFollow the RPOA on LinkedInFind out more about the RPOAAbout the PodcastTime to Hire is produced by the Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association (RPOA), the leading authority on recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) foresight and innovation, and the trusted convener for the global RPO community. Through conversations with industry leaders, the podcast explores the trends, insights, and innovations shaping the future of talent acquisition.Learn more about RPOA and join the community at: https://www.rpoassociation.org.Follow the host, Lamees Abourahma, on LinkedIn.