#TalentBuzz

🎙️ Welcome to #TalentBuzz 🐝 In this episode, host Samuli Salonen from TalentBee sits down with Johannes Midtbö, founder of Populum, to explore the journey behind building an HR tech company that focuses on continuous employee engagement. Johannes shares the key moments that inspired him to launch Populum and offers insights into the world of HR data, recruitment, and employee retention. Episode H...

🎙️ Welcome to #TalentBuzz 🐝 In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of quantum computing and talent acquisition with Jan Goetz, CEO & Co-Founder of IQM Quantum Computers. Join us as we uncover how IQM is scaling globally while navigating the challenges of building a deep-tech company from scratch. Episode Highlights: IQM’s mission to develop quantum computers and why they are cru...

🎙️ Welcome to #TalentBuzz 🐝 In today's episode, we delve into the dynamics of building effective teams and fostering a strong company culture with our special guest, Celine Fosse, CMO and Co-founder of Niimblr. Join us as we explore the key aspects of talent acquisition and leadership in the SaaS industry. Episode Highlights: The Journey of Founding Niimblr : Insights into Celine's backgr...

🎙️ Welcome to #TalentBuzz 🐝 In this episode, we dive into the world of Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) with our special guest, Jarno Lehikoinen from Heeros. Join us as we explore the journey of building an in-house SDR team, the challenges faced, and the strategies employed to ensure success. Episode Highlights: Introduction to Jarno Lehikoinen and Heeros: Learn about Jarno's extensi...

🎙️ Welcome to #TalentBuzz 🐝 In this episode, we delve into the exciting world of remote work and talent acquisition with our special guest, Ken Weary from Hostaway. Join us as we explore the dynamics of building a distributed team, the challenges and benefits of a nomadic lifestyle, and the latest trends in recruitment. Episode Highlights: Ken's Journey to Digital Nomadism: From corporate Ame...

🎙️ Welcome to #TalentBuzz 🐝 In this episode, we delve into the nuances of SaaS sales recruitment with our special guest, Sara Archer, VP of Sales at ChartMogul. Join us as we uncover the strategies that have helped ChartMogul build a successful, data-driven sales team. Episode Highlights: The balance of speed and strategy in hiring: Insights from Sara’s experience with a 41-day hire cycle. Treati...

🎙️ Welcome to #TalentBuzz 🐝 In today's episode, we delve into the transformative world of talent acquisition with our special guest, Erika Ekstam from OneLab. Join us as we explore the essential tools and strategies that are shaping the future of recruitment. Episode Highlights: Erika's journey in HR and the mission of OneLab in enhancing employee health and wellbeing. The critical role o...

🎙️ 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: ✅...

🎙️ 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: Understanding servant leadership: Beyond management, into inspi...

🎙️ 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 pr...

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 tr...

🎙️ 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 Hi...

🎙️ 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...

🎙️ 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 Sym...

🎙️ 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 T...

🎙️ 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 Change : How Tony's personal experiences shaped his vision for global employment equality. The Three...

🎙️ 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: The evolving role of AI in recruitment: Can tools like ChatGPT really be unbiased? The dichotomy o...

🎙️ 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 recruitmen...

🎙️ 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 evol...

🎙️ 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&#...

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 org...

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....

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...

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...

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 adapti...