The People Factor Thomas Kohler, pplwise
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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.
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#74 - Lynn Schäfer | Head of People & Culture at homee & stromee
Dr. Lynn Schäfer, Head of People & Culture at homee & stromee (Berlin based smart home and renewable energy provider), TM enthusiast – more than 20 years working experience in the HR/TM area at McKinsey & company, Bertelsmann, start-up and also led a European Institute on TM at ESCP Business School.
Shownotes
00:00 - Intro & Context
04:19 - A meaningful workplace
06:10 - Working under budget constraints
17:40 - Talent Pools and Referrals
27:16 - Hiring a senior hr person at 15 employees
Guest Linkedin:
Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/
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#73 - Romy von Roeder | Managing Director @ Procon Capital GmbH
Romy is a seasoned HR professional with over a decade of experience in both corporate and startup environments. She believes that the key to success lies in the perfect balance between structure and agility.
Romy's passion is to help people and organizations grow both strategically and operationally.
With a strong focus on HR development, she has expanded her expertise to include all aspects of HR management and is a skilled networker who loves to connect with people.
Shownotes
00:00 - intro & context
05:20 - Applying AI in HR
14:20 - Future-proof organization
24:20 - Hypecycle of technology in HR Tech
Links
Sebastian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flysebsch/
Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/
Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.com
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#72 - Yasmin Ahmed | VP People @ simpleclub, Freelance HR Consultant & Coach
Yasmin is on a mission to change the perception of HR and inspire HR professionals and business leaders alike to be and empower the HR team that employees and businesses really need.
With a unique blend of business acumen and empathetic leadership, she strives to create an inclusive and supportive work environment that fosters growth and development for everyone involved. Yasmina believes that HR has the power to be a true driver of business success and employee well-being, and is passionate about leading the change in that direction.
Shownotes
00:00 - Intro & Context
07:47 - Culture nurturing
10:47 - Culture and Compensation
14:32 - Cultural recruiting
23:07 - Internal moves
25:47 - Terminations, employer and employee perspective
Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasmin-ahmed-a60ba021/
Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/
Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.com
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#71 - Björn Kastl | Chief People Officer at Mytheresa - MBA, Strategic HR Leadership
With 20 years of experience in human resources, Björn is currently the Chief People Officer at Mytheresa, a global luxury e-commerce platform. In this role, he leads the HR strategy and operations for over 2,000 employees across numerous countries, supporting the company's rapid growth and expansion. He is responsible for developing and implementing HR programs that foster a diverse, inclusive, and high-performance culture, as well as attracting, retaining, and developing top talent.
Shownotes
00:00 - Intro & Context
11:04 - Competition vs collaboration
18:04 - Letting go of responsibility
26:04 - Macroeconomic impact on HR
Links
Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/
Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.com
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#70 - Sergej Zimpel | Teamleiter Recruiting at Autobahn GmbH, Host@ »HR Messed You Up, Kids
Sergej Zimpel is a seasoned HR leader with over a decade of experience spanning startups to large corporations. As co-founder of the Purple Squirrel Society and TA Crunch Berlin, he fosters vibrant HR communities. Sergej is also the host of the podcast "HR Messed You Up, Kid" and a speaker and panelist. Currently, he leads talent acquisition at "Die Autobahn," driving innovation through strategic recruitment efforts.
Shownotes
00:00 - Intro & Context
05:45 - Fucking up things with data
08:35 - Data quality
11:00 - Why data-driven work is not micro managing
16:45 - Difficult hiring managers
Sergej Zimpel Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergej-zimpel-a3a19a66/
Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/
Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.com
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#69 - Maria Kamischke | VP People & Culture ® Lingoda GmbH, HRC Ambassador
Maria is VP People & Culture at Lingoda, the leading online language learning company in Europe. She did an MBA in Leadership People & Organization and is an HR strategist and expert with more than ten years of experience in strategic HR roles in companies of various industries and sizes.
Shownotes
00:00 - intro & context
08:17 How to get approval from the c-level
16:57 Benefits that worked and did not
18:07 Psychological safety
24:27 Mental health challenges
28:57 Mental health challenges
29:27 - Comparing and rating results of assessments
Maria - https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-matalon-tepekoylu-667233/https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-kamischke-514112ab/
Book recommendation: Surrounded by idiots https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Thomas-Erikson/dp/1250179947
Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/
Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.com
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