The People Factor Podcast with Thomas Kohler

Talent acquisition is a field that presents unique challenges and opportunities for career growth. Professionals often face a ceiling, especially when trying to move beyond senior roles. Andreea Lungulescu, the founder of TA Crunch Berlin and a seasoned Talent Acquisition Specialist at Wayfair, offers a unique perspective on breaking through this ceiling. Focussing on creating new career opportunities in talent acquisition, combining leadership, strategy, and entrepreneurship. She has led important global talent acquisition projects, including setting up Wayfair’s Tech Development Centre in India. Besides work, she enjoys cars, architecture, music, arts, and acrylic painting. She blends her professional skills with her interests to offer a unique view in talent acquisition.

Navigating the challenging terrain of tech recruitment requires a blend of strategy, innovation, and data-driven approaches. Miro, with its groundbreaking visual workspace, stands at the forefront of this transformation, led by the expertise of their Senior Tech Recruiter, Rico Habraken. His journey from business to technical recruitment showcases a deep understanding of attracting exceptional engineering talent, essential for Miro’s hubs in Amsterdam, Berlin, and Yerevan. With a knack for process improvement, Rico thrives on solving recruitment challenges, ensuring that Miro attracts top-tier engineering talent for the Amsterdam, Berlin, and Yerevan hubs. Next to recruiting, he finds fulfilment in helping others strategically plan their careers with some of the tools he has used for his own personal growth journey.

In an engaging and insightful podcast episode, we had the opportunity to delve into the complex world of Talent Acquisition with Matt Yates, the Talent Acquisition Director for EMEA at Uber. With over two decades of experience in recruitment, primarily in Tech, New Media, and Financial Services, Matt brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. His journey, spanning significant roles at lastminute.com, Barclays, Fidelity, and abrdn plc (formerly Standard Life Aberdeen), among others, offers a unique perspective on the evolving landscape of talent acquisition.

The rapid expansion of tech companies presents unique challenges, especially in the role of a Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In an insightful podcast episode, Andreas Stryz, CTO and Co-Founder at FINN, shares his experiences in managing the technological growth of a company from its inception to a large-scale operation.

In the intricate landscape of executive talent acquisition, mastering the art and strategy of recruiting top-level executives is crucial. Insights from Anaïs Neumann, an expert in this specialized field, illuminate the nuances and best practices essential for success in executive versus non-executive hiring, along with the importance of DEI in executive recruitment.

In addition to her recruiting expertise, Anaïs is a freelance coach, specializing in leadership, career, and productivity coaching. More information can be found on www.thecuriousrecruiter.com.

For insights into talent acquisition, recruiting wisdom, career development, leadership, and productivity, follow her on LinkedIn.

In the realm of talent acquisition and human resources, the conversation around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) coupled with fair compensation has never been more pertinent. Nichelle Appleby, a trailblazer in the field with her roots in Georgia, USA, and now thriving in Berlin, Germany, brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective with her work at Work Imagined and The Dignity Standard.

In the ever-evolving landscape of global tech markets, expanding into new territories such as Brazil and the USA offers exciting opportunities and unique challenges. Alexandra Meyer’s journey in orchestrating talent acquisition strategies provides invaluable insights for tech companies at various stages, from pre-seed to IPO.