The People Factor
The People Factor
Thomas Kohler, pplwise
Welcome to "The People Factor," where we explore the role of the people function in driving business success. We dive into the strategies, tactics, learnings & failures from top organizations to drive strategic objectives impacted by the people function. Weekly, Thomas chats with industry experts and thought leaders about news, the latest trends and best practices related to develop an organization. Tune in to "The People Factor" to learn how to unlock the full potential of your team and organization.
#94 - Yeliz Castillo | Career matchmaker & certified career Coach @pplwise
Yeliz Castillo is a dedicated TA professional starting her journey in London with little English, she embraced the challenge and became fluent in her third language while developing a passion for recruitment. Yeliz thrives on connecting with people, making an impact on their lives, and building meaningful relationships. She values authenticity, collaboration, and stepping out of her comfort zone to pursue her goals. Liz is currently TA Lead & Sr. Talent Partner at pplwise. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context 05:00 - The Importance of Clear Communication 10:45 - Candidate Feedback Strategy 18:30 - Recruitment Market Dynamics Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeliz-akin/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ Thomas e-mail: [email protected] pplwise: https://pplwise.com/
Oct 9, 2024
29 min
#93 - Teddy Dimitrova - Rondhuis | Freelance Talent Acquisition Manager, Speaker and Author
Teddy Dimitrova is driven by a passion for self-improvement and organizational growth. With experience spanning start-ups, scale-ups, and larger organizations, she excels in balancing people, processes, and technologies, enjoying the challenge of finding solutions to strategic puzzles. Her strength lies in identifying bottlenecks and developing actionable solutions both in the short and long term. As a proponent of servant leadership, she focuses on enabling and inspiring colleagues to excel and find fulfillment in their work. Her core values include connection, balance, flexibility, and progress, while she continues to work on enhancing patience and refining her communication style. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context 03:45 - Panic Hiring: A Recipe for Disaster 18:20 - Building a Recruitment Infrastructure from Scratch 29:50 - Scaling Challenges: The Double-Edged Sword of Growth Links Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teddydimitrova/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ Thomas e-mail: [email protected] pplwise: https://pplwise.com/
Oct 2, 2024
32 min
#92 - Mark Lundgren | Senior Talent Acquisition Manager bei CarOnSale
Mark is a Global Recruitment Manager who plays a key role in helping companies achieve their growth goals by sourcing top talent, building strong employment connections, and efficiently managing teams. A native Danish speaker, Mark is also professionally proficient in both German and English, allowing him to operate seamlessly in diverse, international environments. His expertise in recruitment and team management makes him an asset in driving organizational success. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context 02:10 - AI im Sourcing: Hype oder Realität? 14:30 - Unkonventionelle Ansätze: Vom LinkedIn hinaus in die Nischen-Communities 28:45 - Personalisierung durch Video: Mehr als nur Text-Templates Links Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ Thomas e-mail: [email protected] pplwise: https://pplwise.com/
Sep 25, 2024
31 min
#91 - Philip Horvath | Partner @ Luman, Principle@ philip, LLC, Redner, Moderator, Berater
Philip has spent over thirty years studying and practicing transformation, witnessing waves of new technologies and their systemic impacts. He combines wisdom from global transformational modalities and modern neuroscience to guide leaders in preparing their organizations for constant change. As a partner at LUMAN, he develops strategies to elevate leadership, culture, and innovation in the most innovative companies, serving as an inspirational keynote speaker and executive advisor. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context 05:30 - Happiness Linked to Purpose. 18:45 - Lifelong Mission as a "Cathedral Project." 32:10 - AI Integration Driving Innovation at Siemens. Links Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philiphorvath/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ Thomas e-mail: [email protected] pplwise: https://pplwise.com/
Sep 18, 2024
36 min
#90 - Chris Brown | Advisor for People & Talent: Accelerating Growth for Startups
Chris helps VC-backed Climate and FinTech startups in Europe and Germany navigate the people side of smart growth. He pecializes in clarifying team culture and building solid people foundations, tailored to your unique stage and goals. Whether you're doing it all yourself, have a junior HR team, or simply need experienced guidance, Chris willl ensure your people strategy supports your growth ambitions. Founders love working with Chris because they get a clear roadmap for scaling their teams, without the headache of figuring it all out alone. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context 02:15 - Starting as a Fractional People Leader 15:30 - SoundCloud Experience 30:45 - Value of Fractional Leadership Links: Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ Thomas e-mail: [email protected] pplwise: https://pplwise.com/
Sep 11, 2024
40 min
#89 - Hung Lee | Curator for Recruiting Brainfood
Editor of leading industry newsletter Recruiting Brainfood. Hung is a recruitment industry professional with over 15 years experience as an agency recruiter, Recruitment manager, Internal Head of Talent, recruitment trainer, founder of award winning online recruiting platform WorkShape and now Editor and Community builder at Recruiting Brainfood - the best weekly newsletter in recruitment. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context 12:30 - Recruiters' Key Skill: Adaptability. 20:45 - Yearly Predictions in Recruitment. 45:10 - Growth of the "Recruiting Brain Food" Newsletter. Links Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunglee/ Recruiting Brainfood: https://www.recruitingbrainfood.com/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ Thomas e-mail: [email protected] pplwise: https://pplwise.com/
Sep 4, 2024
37 min
#88 - Marko Müller | Bereichsleiter HR Service Center bei Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG)
Marko Müller ist Bereichsleiter des HR Service Centers bei der BVG, wo er seit vier Jahren arbeitet. Zu seinen Aufgaben gehören HRIS, Gehaltsabrechnung, Vertragsmanagement und Mitarbeiterservice, wobei er sowohl digitale als auch analoge Akten verwaltet. Mit seinem umfangreichen Hintergrund im Personalwesen hat er in großen Organisationen wie Campina, Bombardier und der Pharmaindustrie gearbeitet, bevor er zur BVG kam. Bei Bombardier spielte er eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Transformation im HR und dem Aufbau von Shared Service Centers in verschiedenen Regionen. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context 10:15 - Implementierung von ServiceNow als Ticket Tool 14:00 - Ablösung des alten HCM-Systems und Umstellung auf Cloud-basierte Lösungen 18:00 - Diskussion über den Einsatz von Künstlicher Intelligenz (KI) und die Zusammenarbeit mit Arbeitnehmervertretungen Links Guest Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/marko-m%C3%BCller-80608746/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ Thomas e-mail: [email protected] pplwise: https://pplwise.com/
Aug 28, 2024
31 min
#87 - Guillermo Miranda | Al Adoption & Digital Transformation Leader
Guillermo Miranda is a seasoned senior executive with extensive leadership experience in complex global environments, driving digital platforms and user-centered business initiatives to accelerate skills and people performance across global organizations. In January 2024 he launched atlas copilot in London, UK. This is the first GenAI Copilot for HR Professionals, as a Co-Founder he leads Product & Platform Development. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context 05:14 - Erfahrungen in der Wirtschaft und Gründung von Atlas Computer 10:01 - Praktische Anwendung von Atlas Copilot 20:38 - Zukunft der Arbeit und Rolle von KI Links Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/digitalmirandag/details/experience/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ Thomas e-mail: [email protected] pplwise: https://pplwise.com/ https://atlascopilot.com/
Aug 21, 2024
31 min
#86 - Timothy Tolino | Global Director of Benefits, Mobility, and Wellness @ Hunter Douglas
00:00 - Intro & Context 07:22 - Beschreibung der Tätigkeit im Bereich M&A und erforderliche Eigenschaften 09:14 - Der Wertbeitrag der Tätigkeit zum Geschäftsabschluss 13:43 - Auswirkungen von Sozialleistungen auf die Unternehmensbewertung und Due Diligence Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ttolino/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ Thomas e-mail: [email protected] pplwise: https://pplwise.com/
Aug 14, 2024
30 min
#85 - Celia Southier | Head of Talent Acquisition @ Moss
Celia has over 10 years of experience across recruiting and HR, mostly within large tech organizations but more recently within start-ups. She is currently the Head of Talent Acquisition at Moss, overseeing a small team of TA partners across Berlin and London. In this role, she's been responsible for professionalizing the company's hiring approach and interviewing practices. Prior to Moss, Celia spent six years at Amazon in London, where she held senior positions in talent acquisition, focusing on tech recruiting delivery, and change management programs across EMEA. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context 06:54 - Erfahrungen im Tech-Recruiting bei Amazon und Wechsel zur Personalplanung 11:51 - Herausforderungen und Veränderungen bei Moss 16:54 - Die Bedeutung von Recruiting Operations und Datenqualität Links Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ Thomas e-mail: [email protected] pplwise: https://pplwise.com/
Aug 7, 2024
37 min
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