The People Factor Podcast with Thomas Kohler

Blaise is a Global Tech Recruiter and DEI Sourcing Specialist based in London. With eight years of experience in recruitment, Blaise has honed expertise in tech hiring and promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Blaise has collaborated with exceptional talent and prominent global brands such as Amazon, The Economist, and Gorillas.

Driven by a passion for creating inclusive workplaces, Blaise has successfully enhanced hiring diversity, eliminated agency reliance, and spearheaded DEI workshops and internal initiatives to foster cultural transformation. Since being diagnosed with ADHD last year, Blaise has been dedicated to advocating for neurodivergent talent and cultivating environments where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Dr. Alexander Insam ist ein erfahrener Experte auf dem Gebiet des Vergütungs- und Arbeitsrechts und der nachhaltigen Entscheidungsfindung. Er verfügt über mehr als 12 Jahre Erfahrung in der Beratung von Banken bei der Einhaltung von Gesetzen, Vorschriften und Richtlinien für Vergütungssysteme. Heute sprechen wir über Lohngleichheit und das geschlechtsspezifische Lohngefälle.

Özlem Yavuz is SVP, Global Head of HR for Geographies at Atos. She is convinced that in today’s rapidly changing world, uncertainty is a constant challenge for organizations. By embracing transparency, empathy, flexibility, and resilience, leaders can navigate unpredictability with confidence. It’s about sharing both good and bad news openly, connecting with team members through understanding, adapting swiftly to changes, and bouncing back stronger from setbacks. These skills, combined with impactful communication, emotional management and a positive work environment can turn challenges into opportunities and drive business continuity.

Sandra Feldmann (sie/ihr) ist Head of Talent bei Octopus Energy und eine Expertin für den Einsatz von KI im Talent Attraction. Mit ihrem Unternehmen itsatalent.business hilft sie Firmen, moderne Technologien und kreative Ansätze zu nutzen, um Rekrutierungsprozesse inklusiver und innovativer zu gestalten. Als Keynote-Speakerin und Autorin des Buches “Talent Titans” teilt sie praxisnahe Tipps, wie KI den Recruiting-Alltag erleichtert und echte Wow-Momente schafft. Sandra verbindet technisches Know-how mit einer großen Portion Menschlichkeit und setzt sich leidenschaftlich dafür ein, dass im Recruiting Fortschritt und Empathie Hand in Hand gehen.

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.

Jessie Schofer is the Founder of Stakkd, the go to place to discover HR tech. She is a strategic leader with 13+ years of unique experience in both corporates and startups. Jessie is known for her unconventional approach to People topics and is passionate about HR tech and leveraging the benefits to build the future of work.