## Metadata - Author: [[Ergest xheblati|Ergest Xheblati]] - Full Title:: Why Do Companies Hire Data Professionals? - Category:: #🗞️Articles - Document Tags:: [[Data culture|Data culture]], - URL:: https://sqlpatterns.com/p/why-do-companies-hire-data-professionals - Read date:: [[2025-04-21]] ## Highlights > 1. Stricter controls on all metrics to ensure any growth leaks get plugged > 2. Finding stable growth drivers to ensure growth continues > This is what matters to a stakeholder! Important, sure, but not as flashy as “data driven decisions.” If you understand this, you can now become a trusted advisor to the executive board. All the reports, metrics, and recommendations you make can be focused around theme of “financial controls” to the delight of your stakeholders. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01jsag2myyt7kfhvk6wpqwwmd5))