

The People Factor
Thomas Kohler, pplwise
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.
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.
Episodes
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Aug 21, 2024 • 32min
#87 - Guillermo Miranda | Al Adoption & Digital Transformation Leader
Guillermo Miranda is a seasoned senior executive with extensive leadership experience in complex global environments, driving digital platforms and user-centered business initiatives to accelerate skills and people performance across global organizations. In January 2024 he launched atlas copilot in London, UK. This is the first GenAI Copilot for HR Professionals, as a Co-Founder he leads Product & Platform Development.Shownotes00:00 - Intro & Context05:14 - Erfahrungen in der Wirtschaft und Gründung von Atlas Computer10:01 - Praktische Anwendung von Atlas Copilot20:38 - Zukunft der Arbeit und Rolle von KILinksGuest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/digitalmirandag/details/experience/Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.compplwise: https://pplwise.com/https://atlascopilot.com/

Aug 14, 2024 • 31min
#86 - Timothy Tolino | Global Director of Benefits, Mobility, and Wellness @ Hunter Douglas
00:00 - Intro & Context07:22 - Beschreibung der Tätigkeit im Bereich M&A und erforderliche Eigenschaften09:14 - Der Wertbeitrag der Tätigkeit zum Geschäftsabschluss13:43 - Auswirkungen von Sozialleistungen auf die Unternehmensbewertung und Due DiligenceGuest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ttolino/Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.compplwise: https://pplwise.com/

Aug 7, 2024 • 38min
#85 - Celia Southier | Head of Talent Acquisition @ Moss
Celia has over 10 years of experience across recruiting and HR, mostly within large tech organizations but more recently within start-ups. She is currently the Head of Talent Acquisition at Moss, overseeing a small team of TA partners across Berlin and London. In this role, she’s been responsible for professionalizing the company’s hiring approach and interviewing practices. Prior to Moss, Celia spent six years at Amazon in London, where she held senior positions in talent acquisition, focusing on tech recruiting delivery, and change management programs across EMEA.Shownotes00:00 - Intro & Context06:54 - Erfahrungen im Tech-Recruiting bei Amazon und Wechsel zur Personalplanung11:51 - Herausforderungen und Veränderungen bei Moss16:54 - Die Bedeutung von Recruiting Operations und DatenqualitätLinksThomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.compplwise: https://pplwise.com/

Jul 31, 2024 • 35min
#84 - Kerstin Rothermel | Chief People Officer I Fractional & Interim HR Leader & Advisor to Start-ups and SMEs
Shownotes00:00 - Intro & Context07:28 - Komplexität von Titeln und Rollen in Startups11:29 - Die Bedeutung klarer Rollenerwartungen und Stellenbeschreibungen25:12 - Komplexität von Titeln und Rollen in StartupsLinksGuest Linkedin:Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.compplwise: https://pplwise.com/

Jul 28, 2024 • 34min
#83 - Folke Christoph Grigo | Director People & Culture at Everphone
Result- and performance-oriented Senior HR Executive with role flexibility as expert, people manager, project manager, consultant and coach as well as an extensive experience in defining, implementing and monitoring HR processes while leading cross-regional teams and the further development of HR services and processes. Setting up state of the art people tool system landscapes and Employee Experience specialist.Shownotes00:00 - Intro & Context08:09 - Definition und Bedeutung von Speak Up Culture24:26 - Die Rolle der Führungskräfte bei der Etablierung einer Speak Up Culture45:40 - Praktische Tipps zur Förderung einer Speak Up CultureLinksGuest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/folke-grigo/Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.compplwise: https://pplwise.com/

Jul 24, 2024 • 39min
#82 - Florian Blaschke | Co-Founder & MD @ HRCast
Florian Blaschke is CEO and Co-Founder of HRCast. In this episode we talk about the challenges and solutions in headcount planning and HR controlling. Florian highlights the inefficiencies of traditional spreadsheet methods and advocates for specialized software to centralize and secure HR data. He also emphasizes the importance of regular updates to HR plans and integrating various HR functions into a single decision-making platform.00:00 - Intro & Context14:48 - Organische Entwicklung der Budgetierung und Personalplanung in Startups20:42 - Der Prozess der Personalplanung und Budgetierung25:52 - Software vs. Tabellenkalkulation in der PersonalplanungThomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.compplwise: https://pplwise.com/

Jul 21, 2024 • 37min
#81 - Katharina Baehr | Head of Recruiting & Employer Branding Managerin @ Contabo GmbH
Katharina, is Head of People & Culture Recruiting, Employer Branding Manager and lives the People Mindset People Experience (PX). She has been working as a manager and trainer in HR for just over 13 years and juggle a wide range of topics in parallel. Initially between personnel planning, management, interviews, training and recruiting, before moving deeper into recruiting, employer branding and looking at the experience in the people area. This path has always made me the main point of contact for people.Shownotes00:00 - Intro & Context07:37 - Employer Branding definieren09:17 - Authentizität der Arbeitgebermarke10:42 - Employer Branding Strategie entwickelnLinksGuest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharina-baehr/Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.compplwise: https://pplwise.com/

Jul 17, 2024 • 33min
#80 - Kimberly Breuer | Co-Founder & CEO at Likeminded
Kim Breuer is deeply passionate about psychology, focusing on how an understanding of human behavior can shape a sustainable world. She champions the concept of "sustainable individuals" who are equipped to maintain their mental health and contribute positively to society. With her company, Likeminded, Kim aims to provide widespread access to psychological resources and care. This platform offers a range of services tailored for corporate environments, empowering employees to thrive beyond mere freedom from mental issues, towards realizing their fullest potential and leading fulfilled lives. Kim's work underscores her belief in the transformative power of psychology to foster personal and communal well-being.Shownotes00:00 - Intro & Context03:19 - Trigger for Founding LikeMinded13:47 - Corporate Engagement in Mental Health16:09 - Securing Management Buy-In for Mental Health Programs24:00 - 4 days work weekGuest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlybreuer/Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.compplwise: https://pplwise.com/

Jul 10, 2024 • 31min
#79 - Francia Street | CPO at BauWatch Group & Co-Founder Thryving Women in Tech
With over 20 years of experience in people, culture and organizational development, Francia is passionate about creating and implementing strategies and scalable processes that align people capabilities and talents with the overall business mission. Francia enjoys working along side, sparring, coaching and developing leaders who are empathetic, visionary, and who are committed to creating an impact and making a difference in the world.Shownotes03:19 - Intro & Context05:01 - Likeminded as a platform08:39 - Benefits of therapy12:15 - Measuring mental health15:09 - Mental health in the workplace27:19 - Four-day work weekGuest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francia-street-3b6a616/Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.compplwise: https://pplwise.com/

Jul 3, 2024 • 33min
#78 - Wiebke Schmidt | VP People at Linearity
Wiebke began her professional journey studying business and sociology, which laid the groundwork for her career. She first joined the sourcing department at Zalando and later transitioned into broader roles in People & Culture. Her experience spans startups, agencies and corporates, showcasing her versatile skill set and strong interest in organizational development. Within just seven years, Wiebke became a VP at Linearity, a powerful graphic design software known for its remote-first approach.Shownotes03:20 - Introduction05:55 - Rebranding11:08 - Shaping Company Culture - Company Values, Culture, Implementation21:07 - Strategic Talent Acquisition - Sourcing, Targeted Strategy, Diversity25:44 - Adapting Work Environments - Remote Work, Hybrid, Office SetupLinksWiebke Schmidt - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wiebke-schmidt-9772b3130/Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.compplwise: https://pplwise.com/