The People Factor Podcast with Thomas Kohler

Andreas is a dedicated family man, experienced senior leader, and passionate advocate of human-centric leadership. With a background in basketball, he brings a unique perspective to his leadership approach. Andreas and I talked about how to onboard as a CHRO in the first 100 days.

Dr. Alexander Insam is a seasoned expert in remuneration and labor law and sustainable decision-making, with over 12 years of experience advising banks on compliance with laws, regulations, and guidelines for compensation systems. Today we talk about equal pay and the gender pay gap.

Leslie is the founder of ThePeopleLab, where he helps start-ups in emerging tech such as AI, Blockchain and SaaS build out their People & Culture teams from scratch or improve what they already have. Over the past 15 years, he held HR leadership roles with Xapo Bank, sennder, Meta, Booking.com and Rocket Internet.

Leslie is the founder of ThePeopleLab, where he helps start-ups in emerging tech such as AI, Blockchain and SaaS build out their People & Culture teams from scratch or improve what they already have. Over the past 15 years, he held HR leadership roles with Xapo Bank, sennder, Meta, Booking.com and Rocket Internet.

In an era where the right leadership can propel a tech company from a promising startup to a market leader, securing top-tier executive talent has never been more crucial. Anaïs Neumann, the Global Head of Executive Talent Acquisition at HelloFresh, recently shared her wealth of experience and insights on this very topic.

The transition from an HR generalist to a leadership role often involves navigating through complex challenges, seizing growth opportunities, and overcoming self-doubt. It demands a deep belief in one’s potential and the courage to take on new responsibilities, showcasing the transformative power of HR in shaping strategic organizational outcomes. A great example is Miriam Rabung’s journey from an HR generalist to Chief People Officer at Westwing. It embodies the essence of leadership evolution, strategic human resources development, and a profound commitment to fostering a healthy and empowering workplace culture.

The realm of Human Resources is evolving, with a notable shift towards more scientific and efficient methods for personnel selection and development. Dr. Richard Hossiep, co-founder and managing director of Applysia, is at the forefront of this transformation. With his extensive background in psychology and business, coupled with his innovative work in HR software, Richard offers a modern approach to traditional HR challenges.