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🎙️ Welcome to #TalentBuzz 🐝 In this episode, we're joined by Teemu Uotila, the dynamic COO of Quanscient, to delve into the monumental challenge of scaling a tech enterprise globally. We explore the strategic intricacies of building a diverse team culture, the nuances of international growth, and the pioneering intersection of quantum technology and talent acquisition. Episode Highlights: ✅ The Genesis of Quanscient: Teemu shares the foundation story of Quanscient and its ambitious journey from a small team to a global powerhouse. ✅ Crafting a Global Brand Story: Insights into the multi-layered approach to storytelling for employees, customers, and stakeholders, fostering a culture of diversity and innovation. ✅ Strategies for International Talent Acquisition: The challenges and solutions in recruiting a global team, from local representation to evaluating candidates remotely. ✅ Building a Robust Organizational Culture: How Quanscient navigates the complexities of scaling its team while maintaining a cohesive culture and operational integrity. ✅ Navigating Leadership Challenges in a Startup: Teemu discusses the balance between current operational demands and strategic planning for future growth. Join us for an enlightening conversation with Teemu as we dissect the art and science of global talent acquisition, the future of work in tech, and the balance between human intuition and technological innovation in building a global team. Make sure to follow #TalentBuzz on Spotify. 🎧

🎙️ Welcome to #TalentBuzz 🐝 We are joined by Johan Odén from Mediaflow Europe AB, as we delve into the transformative approach of servant leadership within the SaaS industry. Uncover the intricate balance of guiding teams towards innovation and growth while fostering an environment of trust, humility, and purpose. Episode Highlights: Join us for an inspiring dialogue with Johan, as we explore the essence of servant leadership and its profound impact on SaaS companies. Discover the actionable steps towards creating a nurturing, empowering, and purpose-driven workplace. Make sure to follow #TalentBuzz on Spotify. 🎧

🎙️ Welcome back to #TalentBuzz 🐝, your go-to podcast for insights into the tech industry's talent landscape. In this episode, join your host Samuli Salonen from TalentBee as we dive into the strategies behind scaling a tech company with our distinguished guest, Emilie Sørgård Anderssen, the Vice President of People Operations at SalesScreen. Discover the delicate balance between growth and profitability in the SaaS sector, the art of combining teams for unified success, and the emerging importance of employer branding in attracting top talent. SalesScreen's journey from a bootstrapped startup to a profitable entity offers invaluable lessons on adapting hiring strategies to market demands and the crucial role of employer branding in today's competitive landscape. Episode Highlights: The evolution from growth at all costs to sustainable profitability: SalesScreen's strategic pivot in response to market changes. Building cohesive teams: Strategies for cross-functional collaboration and alignment towards common goals. Employer branding as a cornerstone of modern recruitment: A deep dive into SalesScreen's approach to attracting and retaining top talent. The role of leadership in decision-making: Balancing departmental needs with the company's overall growth strategy. Insightful perspectives on future hiring trends and the potential impact of market shifts on recruitment practices. Don't miss this enlightening conversation with Emilie, as we uncover the pillars of success for tech companies in the current economic climate. Stay tuned for actionable insights and the unveiling of SalesScreen's unique employee value proposition. Follow #TalentBuzz on Spotify to catch every buzz in the world of tech talent. 🎧

Welcome to #TalentBuzz In this episode, Elin Flipp, Chief People Officer at Puzzle, discusses the importance of taking time in recruitment and finding the right candidates. She emphasizes the need to invest time in the hiring process to ensure a good culture fit and reduce turnover. Elin also highlights the significance of providing a positive candidate experience, including timely feedback and transparency. She shares strategies for creating a good candidate experience, such as involving employees in the feedback process and maintaining open communication. Additionally, Elin addresses the challenges of retention and the importance of balancing the selling of opportunities with transparency about the company's challenges. Takeaways Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Puzzle and Elin Flipp 01:13 The Importance of Taking Time in Recruitment 04:14 Balancing Urgency and Finding the Perfect Candidate 06:15 Creating a Good Candidate Experience 07:27 The Basics of Candidate Experience 08:01 Involving Candidates in the Feedback Process 09:24 The Role of Talent Managers in Candidate Experience 10:11 Providing Personalized Feedback to Candidates 11:09 Determining the Level of Feedback for Applicants 12:57 Involving Hiring Managers in the Recruitment Process 13:28 Using Personalized Feedback Videos 14:13 The Benefits of Personalized Feedback 15:42 The Impact of Candidate Experience on Purchase Decisions 16:11 The Long-Term Effects of Candidate Experience 17:18 The Importance of Employee Engagement and Happiness 18:26 Working with Employees to Improve Engagement 20:22 Balancing Selling the Opportunity with Transparency 24:13 The Impact of Recruitment on Retention 25:12 Finding the Balance in Selling the Opportunity

🎙️ Welcome to #TalentBuzz 🐝 In this special 50th episode celebration, we sit down with Robin Choy, the innovative mind behind HireSweet, to delve into the transformative strategies shaping the future of talent acquisition in the SaaS domain. Discover how HireSweet's unique approach to recruitment CRM and talent marketplace is redefining the recruitment landscape. Episode Highlights: Behind HireSweet's Vision:Challenges and Solutions in Modern Recruitment:The Human Touch in Automation:Effective Outreach Techniques:Value Proposition in Recruitment:Building Long-term Relationships:Insights on 'I'm Not Interested' Responses: Join us for a compelling conversation with Robin, as we explore actionable tips for talent acquisition professionals and the key learnings from HireSweet's success. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone looking to elevate their talent acquisition strategies in the competitive SaaS market. Make sure to follow #TalentBuzz on Spotify. 🎧

🎙️ Welcome to #TalentBuzz 🐝 In this conversation, Esko Mertsalmi, the former CEO & Co-Founder of Unikie, discusses various topics related to business growth, talent acquisition, and company culture. He shares insights on the bottlenecks faced by Finnish companies in international business, the challenges of recruiting senior tech talent, and the importance of building a strong company culture. Esko also explains the principles of lean methodology and the need to transition from founder-led to team-led operations as a company grows. He concludes by discussing the challenges of rapid growth and the importance of developing a scalable system. Key Takeaways: ✅ Finnish companies face bottlenecks in international business and can learn from advanced countries like Silicon Valley, Israel, South Korea, and Japan. ✅ Recruiting senior tech talent is easier during times of market abundance, but it is important to have a clear positioning and conduct talent research to attract the right people. ✅ Building and leading a strong company culture requires a balance between defining values and empowering employees to use their expertise. ✅ Lean methodology involves visualizing the layout of the system, implementing a uniform toolchain, and focusing on optimizing customer satisfaction and employee experience. ✅ As a company grows, it is important to transition from founder-led to team-led operations and delegate responsibilities to outside management to ensure scalability and growth. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:22 Bottlenecks in Finland's International Business 07:44 Recruiting Senior Tech Talent 19:17 Building and Leading Company Culture 26:23 Understanding Lean Methodology 32:58 Transitioning from Founder-led to Team-led 38:26 Bringing in Outside Management 44:15 Challenges of Rapid Growth

🎙️ Welcome to another episode of #TalentBuzz 🐝! Today, we delve into the critical first hundred days of a Chief People Officer with our guest, Anna Aarnisalo from CADMATIC. Anna shares her journey of transition, the challenges and learnings from her extensive career in human resources, and the unique perspectives gained from her recent role. Episode Highlights: The transition experience from Sympa to CADMATIC: The challenges and opportunities of joining a new company as a Chief People Officer. Inside Anna's first 100 days: Understanding company culture, setting priorities, and aligning with business goals. The strategic role of HR in driving business growth: Balancing employee retention, company culture, and innovation. Anna's approach to HR: Leveraging data and technology to enhance HR processes and employee experiences. The power of effective goal setting: How Anna navigates the complexities of a multinational company. Valuable insights on retention strategies, cultural shifts, and the evolving role of HR in today's dynamic business environment. Key takeaways for HR professionals embarking on a new journey in their careers. Here are the timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Background 04:35 Reasons for Hiring a Chief People Officer 06:03 Taking the Risk of Changing Workplaces 09:01 Balancing Expectations and Input 12:20 The Importance of Retention 15:54 Short-Term Goals for the HR Team 19:53 The Value of Retention as a Metric 21:23 The Role of Culture in HR 25:38 The Impact of AI on HR 29:18 Structuring the HR Team 32:30 The Future of HR with AI 35:58 Defining the HR Value Proposition 37:58 Advice for a New Chief People Officer Join us in this captivating conversation with Anna Aarnisalo as we uncover the secrets to a successful start in a high-level HR role, and explore the evolving landscape of human resources in the tech industry. Don't forget to follow #TalentBuzz on Spotify for more insights into the world of talent management and HR innovation. 🎧

🎙️ Hey there, welcome to #TalentBuzz 🐝 Grab a coffee and join us in this super engaging episode where we're hanging out with Laura Daniels, the Chief People Officer at Typeform. Laura's not just an expert in her field; she's truly passionate about what makes businesses tick – and she's here to spill the beans on 'talent density.' What We're Chatting About: What's Talent Density Anyway?Happy Employees, Innovative Company:The Tough Bits:Typeform's Secret Recipe:Peeking into the Future: And hey, don't forget to follow #TalentBuzz on Spotify. We’ve got plenty more where this came from! 🎧

🎙️ Welcome to #TalentBuzz 🐝 In this episode, we dive into the transformative world of remote hiring with our special guest, Tony Jamous, a two-time unicorn founder. Tony shares his personal journey and insights into building global teams and the power of remote work. Remote Work as a Force for ChangeThe Three Pillars of SuccessRemote Hiring as a SuperpowerNavigating Cultural and Time Zone DifferencesThe Compensation DebateDiversity in LeadershipAdapting to Remote Work Dynamics Join us for an insightful conversation with Tony Jamous, as we explore the nuances of remote hiring, the importance of intentional culture-building, and the future of the global workforce. Be sure to follow #TalentBuzz on Spotify for more enlightening discussions! 🎧 Episode Highlights:

🎙️ Welcome to #TalentBuzz 🐝 In today's episode, we explore the intricate dance of modern recruitment with our special guest, Malin Freiman Moezzi from Asker Technologies. Dive deep with us into the world where human intuition gracefully intertwines with data-driven decisions. Episode Highlights: Join us for an enlightening conversation with Malin, as we dissect the complexities of hiring, the need for active listening, and the future of recruitment that balances technology with genuine human connection. Make sure to follow #TalentBuzz on Spotify. 🎧

🎙️ Welcome to #TalentBuzz! 🐝 In this episode, we venture into a crucial topic in the world of talent acquisition: Making hiring a shared responsibility. Ana Tavares, the distinguished Head of Global Talent Acquisition at MANTA, joins us to unravel the intricacies of balancing responsibilities in the hiring process. Together, we explore: 1️⃣ The significance of clear responsibilities in recruitment. 2️⃣ Determining who plays which role in the process. 3️⃣ A deep dive into how MANTA structures its hiring team. 4️⃣ The end-to-end process, from profile definitions and recruitment to seamless onboarding. 5️⃣ Recognizing when and how to adjust hiring responsibilities for optimal outcomes. 6️⃣ The delicate dance of information sharing and ensuring top-notch candidate experiences in a shared responsibility model. Whether you're an HR aficionado, a team lead, or someone navigating the hiring realm, Ana's insights offer a fresh perspective on collaborative hiring practices. Ready to rethink recruitment? Tune in and elevate your talent acquisition strategy! 🎧🌟 #CollaborativeHiring #MANTA #TalentStrategy

🎙️ Welcome to #TalentBuzz! 🐝 In today's episode, we're diving deep into the cutting-edge realm of People & Culture tech, where AI meets human intuition, and data drives decisions. 🎧 Topics we're buzzing about: 1️⃣ Measuring the pulse of well-being and stress in real-time. 2️⃣ The AI revolution in leadership – how the future of decision-making is being reshaped. 3️⃣ Analytics evolution: From describing events to predicting the future and even changing outcomes. 4️⃣ The rapid progression of ESG and DEI regulations in the EU. Are we ready? 5️⃣ The P&C tech stack essentials for 2023 - gear up to stay ahead! 6️⃣ Vanity vs. Value: Deciphering the metrics that truly matter in People and Culture. 7️⃣ The delicate balance of morality and ethics in the world of people data. Our special guest, Christian Højbo Møller, CEO of Zoios™, joins us to share insights. Zoios™ is making waves with their intuitive software that accurately measures and boosts employee well-being, eNPS, and stress levels. So, no more guessing how your employees feel; let's get proactive with data! Stay tuned, and get ready for an enlightening conversation!

🎙️ Tune into this week's episode of #TalentBuzz where we dive deep into the realm of Employer Branding (EB) with the brilliant Tatjana Obenaus, Global Head of Employer Brand at Miro. 🌟 🔍 Here's what we cover: 1️⃣ The secrets behind securing buy-in & budget for EB from the management. 2️⃣ Building an impeccable EB strategy: Navigating from the current state to future visions. 3️⃣ EB's transformative role throughout the candidate journey. 4️⃣ Architecting the perfect EB team for brand success. 5️⃣ The role of data in EB: Measuring, interpreting, and acting. Whether you're an EB newbie or a seasoned expert, Tatjana's insights are game-changing. Make sure you don't miss out! 🚀 🔗 Subscribe, share, and keep the #TalentBuzz going! Dive into more insightful chats by following us on Spotify.

In this week's episode of #TalentBuzz, I dive deep with Ilkka Mäkitalo, the dynamic CEO & Co-Founder of Howspace. What's it like leading a company that embraces such a unique organizational structure and champions autonomy in the digital age? Let's find out! 🌍 With operations across different cultures, how does Howspace strike a balance between remote and office work? 🔄 Their organizational structure is ever-evolving. What's the secret sauce to staying agile? 🤖 How do they navigate the fine line between automation and human touch in their recruitment process? 🌟 Autonomy is a buzzword, but how does it truly manifest at Howspace? Especially when decisions around tools like CRM come into play. 👥 The importance of collaboration in shaping roles and defining the company's path forward. You won't want to miss Ilkka's insights on these and more! Hit that subscribe button and dive into the world of Howspace.

PandaDoc scaled their team to +800 people while being e.g. Inc. Magazine's 2022 -2021-2020 Best Workplaces & 2021 Forbes 500 Best Start Up Employer In this week's #TalentBuzz I chat with their Chief People Officer Robin Corralez to learn more about their journey & how they have structured their recruitment team: 🐝 Teams in the US, Belarus, Manila, Ukraine, Portugal & Poland. 🐝 How are the teams structured, and does every country have a team lead? 🐝 How is PandaDoc measuring the success of their recruitment? 🐝 How do they make sure that employer branding & recruitment is aligned? 🐝 How to ensure a great candidate experience with such a big recruitment team? 🐝 How transparent processes do PAndaDoc have for hiring/decision-making in hiring? 🐝 What kind of technologies are you utilizing in your recruitment? Make sure the subscribe to the podcast & to learn more; check out the following links: TalentBee.io website for more ideas on SaaS Talent Acquisition My personal LinkedIn Profile to connect TalentBee’s LinkedIn Profile TalentBee’s Instagram (mostly stuff about working in a Talent Acquisition agency!)

In August 2022, Anna Gullstrand became the acting CEO of Mentimeter. Before that, she used to work as VP of People for the same company. Now she’s again leading the people function. What has she learned about running a SaaS company, and what has she changed as a people leader after that experience? 🐝 How did Anna end up leading Mentimeter? 🐝 What were the 6 months like as a CEO & what kind of feedback did Anna get from running the company? 🐝 Learnings & what Anna does differently now when you are leading your people & culture? Make sure the subscribe to the podcast & to learn more; check out the following links: TalentBee.io website for more ideas on SaaS Talent Acquisition My personal LinkedIn Profile to connect TalentBee’s LinkedIn Profile TalentBee’s Instagram (mostly stuff about working in a Talent Acquisition agency!)

In this weeks #TalentBuzz I interview Grete-Maarja Tött from Bolt and we discuss everything related to Gen-Z and recruiting them: ❌ Email is dead. Gen-Z is a digital-native generation, so all channels from the initial attraction phase to internal communications must be digital and up to date. 💸 Values are more important than salary. A good salary is essential, but even more so, is the company’s mission, impact on society, and personal growth opportunities. Gen-Z (and I actually assume that most of us) don’t want to work just for work's sake. 🙋‍♀️ Diversity is a must. "If I don’t see someone like myself represented at the leadership level, it’s quick math on how long I am going to stay with a certain company." Constantly fighting to break glass ceilings is so 2000 and late. 🦠 Pandemic grief is real. Many missed out on landmark occasions in life such as having a proper graduation ceremony or being forced to start their first-ever job from their old childhood bedroom. So now returning back to “normal” life, they are looking to find a community at work. 💚 Mental health is not a taboo topic. They're very open about mental health and expect their employer to value it, too.

How to ensure the success of your new team member by building an onboarding? When you do this successfully, you get two things: Better retention of people People become profitable faster I chat these topics with Sofia Sundbom, Chief People Officer at BIMobject. 🐝 Onboarding for different roles 🐝 Onboarding for your culture 🐝 How to evaluate the success of your onboarding? 🐝 Continuously adapting and learning as the company evolves 🐝 How can you implement this in an "MVP"/Agile approach to your onboarding? Make sure the subscribe to the podcast & to learn more; check out the following links: TalentBee.io website for more ideas on SaaS Talent Acquisition My personal LinkedIn Profile to connect TalentBee’s LinkedIn Profile TalentBee’s Instagram (mostly stuff about working in a Talent Acquisition agency!)

+4000 applications & NPS of 69 from the candidates: How to create a candidate experience like this? I invited Grace Woods, Talent Acquisition Lead at Oneflow, to discuss these topics: 🐝 Why should companies care about their candidate experience? 🐝 How to collect feedback? 🐝 What creates the candidate experience in different stages? 🐝 How do you create a good experience for those you don’t even interview? 🐝 How to get the whole company to focus on candidate experience? TalentBee.io website for more ideas on SaaS Talent Acquisition My personal LinkedIn Profile to connect TalentBee’s LinkedIn Profile TalentBee’s Instagram (mostly stuff about working in a Talent Acquisition agency!)

In this week's #TalentBuzz, I talk with Cooper Miller, Head of Tech Recruiting, EMEA at Uber, and we discuss the learnings from scaling their tech team: 🐝 How to build a successful engineering site? 🐝 How does culture differ in different sites & combine with the HQ culture? 🐝 How to make sure your strategy is aligned with the HQ? 🐝 You are doing a lot of relocations. How has this one changed your recruitment strategy? 🐝 Batched pool interviews Make sure the subscribe to the podcast & to learn more; check out the following links: TalentBee.io website for more ideas on SaaS Talent Acquisition My personal LinkedIn Profile to connect TalentBee’s LinkedIn Profile TalentBee’s Instagram (mostly stuff about working in a Talent Acquisition agency!)