The People Factor

Milena Warner is an accomplished Talent and People leader with extensive experience in building and scaling high-performing teams. As a strategic partner to business leaders, she is passionate about creating inclusive and empowering environments that unlock potential and drive sustainable growth. With a proven track record in talent strategy, leadership development, and positive culture transformation, Milena is dedicated to fostering workplaces where people and businesses thrive together.

Shownotes

00:00 - The Evolution of Recruitment
05:40 - Empathy in Recruitment
10:39 - The Role of Technology and AI
15:40 - Feedback and Communication Challenges
20:21 - Understanding Candidate Needs
25:32 - Balancing Personal and Professional Life

Links

Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milenadwarner/

Yeliz Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeliz-castillo/
Yeliz e-mail: [email protected]
pplwise: https://pplwise.com/

Frederic is People Director at a FinTech scale-up, bringing a unique blend of HR leadership and tech expertise to fast-growing organizations through the senior roles he held. Based in Berlin, Frederic worked at companies such as Tesla, Zalando, and other leading tech-driven firms across real estate, fashion, automotive and travel sectors. With a background in computer science and HR Management, Frederic combines a deep understanding of technology with a passion for people strategy, leadership development, and organizational growth. Known for building scalable teams and fostering innovation, Frederic is committed to creating sustainable success through strategic, tech-enabled people practices.

Shownotes

00:00 - Intro & Context
02:13 - Die Implementierung von KI in HR-Prozesse
08:40 - Automatisierung und Effizienzsteigerung durch KI
11:12 - Zukunftsvisionen: KI im Recruiting und People Management
17:36 - Die Rolle von KI in der Zukunft der Arbeit

Links

Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flclaudius/

Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/
Thomas e-mail: [email protected]
pplwise: https://pplwise.com/

Peter is a seasoned People/HR Leader with a track record of aiding startups in achieving sustainable and rapid growth. He emphasizes the significance of establishing a strong foundation, likening it to building a structure. Having contributed to the expansion of companies such as Catawiki, Delivery Hero, Glovo, REMY Robotics, and Docplanner, Peter excels in fostering empowering experiences and solid frameworks. His proficiencies encompass diverse areas like People analytics, Business unit management, Talent development, HR Operations, Digital Transformation, Performance management, Compensation & Benefits, and Leadership growth.

Shownotes

00:00 - The Challenge of Disconnected HR Systems
03:11 - Navigating HR Tools for Startups
05:58 - Data Flow and Workforce Planning
09:08 - Streamlining Data Collection for New Hires
12:02 - Integrating Systems for Efficient HR Operations
15:00 - Leveraging Data for People Analytics
18:02 - The Importance of Macro and Micro Data
20:59 - AI in Recruitment and Performance Management
24:00 - Building a Comprehensive Hiring Framework
27:00 - Connecting Startups with HR Solutions

Links

Peter Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/petervankersen/

Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/
Thomas e-mail: [email protected]
pplwise: https://pplwise.com/

After 3.5 years of agency experience specialising in graduate sales recruitment within Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Dan transitioned to internal recruitment at Attensi. Over the past four years, he has been dedicated to attracting top talent across Attensi’s UK, Oslo, and Boston offices. Working alongside the brilliant Talent team, Dan has played a key role in establishing best practice within the function and successfully doubling the company’s headcount.

Shownotes

00:00 - Intro & Context
06:09 - Understanding the Differences in Recruitment Roles
08:53 - The Challenges of Internal Recruitment
15:01 - Strategies for Successful Recruitment

Links

Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielhanlon1/

Yeliz Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeliz-castillo/
Yeliz e-mail: [email protected]
pplwise: https://pplwise.com/

Marie Kanellopulos ist Managing Partner bei DONE!Berlin – einer Boutique-Beratung, die seit 2013 mehr als 800 Unternehmen, darunter Airbnb Europe, N26 und H&M, dabei unterstützt, zukunftssichere People & Culture-Strategien zu entwickeln. Ihr Fokus liegt auf nachhaltiger Skalierung, modernem Leadership und der Transformation von Unternehmen in resiliente Organisationen.

Shownotes

00:00 - Intro & Context
03:08 - Die Rolle von Recruiting und HR Operations
12:02 - Digitalisierung und interne Stärkung von Unternehmen
16:24 - Teamentwicklung und Kommunikation
20:21 - Führung und Feedback-Kultur

Links

Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-kanellopulos/

Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/
Thomas e-mail: [email protected]
pplwise: https://pplwise.com/

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/

Kathrin is a global talent leader with 16 years of experience shaping and implementing commercial people strategies. Deep expertise in talent acquisition for go-to-market, product & engineering in​ scale-up and big tech environments.

Having lived in Singapore, Paris, London, Warsaw and Munich, she brings a global perspective and track record in hiring talent worldwide. From adtech to cloud, SaaS, cybersecurity and AI, she has enabled and led teams towards transformative outcomes.

Shownotes

00:00 - Intro & Context
02:45 - Understanding Funnel Analytics and Data Literacy
05:26 - Practical Application of Funnel Data
07:01 - Optimizing Hiring Processes for Increased Efficiency
12:43 - Aligning Hiring Managers and Recruitment Goals
17:41 - Improving Quality and Efficiency in Hiring
21:37 - Creating Alignment and Clear Expectations
25:07 - The Art and Science of Talent Acquisition
27:21 - Leveraging Financial Impact in Talent Acquisition
31:32 - Closing Thoughts on Data-Driven Recruitment

Links

Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrinholzfurtner/

Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/
Thomas e-mail: [email protected]
pplwise: https://pplwise.com/

Milena Warner is an accomplished Talent and People leader with extensive experience in building and scaling high-performing teams. As a strategic partner to business leaders, she is passionate about creating inclusive and empowering environments that unlock potential and drive sustainable growth. With a proven track record in talent strategy, leadership development, and positive culture transformation, Milena is dedicated to fostering workplaces where people and businesses thrive together.

Shownotes

00:00 - Intro & Context
06:50 - The Importance of Collaboration and Balance
11:41 - Overcoming Personal Barriers and Self-Doubt
16:42 - Understanding Power Dynamics in the Workplace
21:55 - Practical Tips for Building Confidence and Success

Links

Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milenadwarner/

Yeliz Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeliz-castillo/
Yeliz e-mail: [email protected]
pplwise: https://pplwise.com/

"A true recruiter who has come up through the ranks and is now Global Head of Talent, a serious hustler from the university of life and dedicated mum.”

Shownotes

00:00 - Intro & Context
08:38 - The Importance of a Positive Mindset
21:25 - The Role of Employers in Supporting Working Parents
28:47 - Top Tips for New Moms Returning to Work

Links

Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-wilkinson-007197245/

Yeliz Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeliz-castillo/
Yeliz e-mail: [email protected]
pplwise: https://pplwise.com/

Alex is an experienced leader in Talent Acquisition and has worked in the field of Recruitment for more than 12 years, working for both agencies and tech product companies in South Africa and Germany. He has recruited internationally in EMEA and North America, predominantly focusing on Product and Engineering Recruitment.

In his current role, Alex is the Lead Talent Acquisition Manager at HiveMQ, a startup whose product is focused on Industrial IoT connectivity. Some of his past employers include Successful Berlin based startups such as Klarna and Adjust.

Shownotes

00:00 - Intro & Context
06:57 - Challenges in Talent Acquisition
12:23 - The Importance of Retention in Hiring
21:47 - Fighting for Candidates

Links

Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-oldewage-08b74674/

Yeliz Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeliz-castillo/
Yeliz e-mail: [email protected]
pplwise: https://pplwise.com/