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Podcast in German

How Is applike Scaling Globally at Breakneck Speed – and What Role Does HR Play, INGMAR KROHM?

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In this episode of the SAATKORN Podcast, I’m talking to Ingmar Krohm, Managing Director People & Group Services at applike, one of the most exciting companies in the global app economy. Ingmar brings a unique combination of legal expertise, strategic HR know-how, and experience from companies such as McKinsey & Company, Johnson & Johnson, and Olympus Corporation. Since joining applike in 2023, he has helped transform the organization from around 175 employees in Hamburg into a globally scal...

Podcast in Deutsch

Wie wird die Bundesagentur für Arbeit zur starken Arbeitgebermarke, NADINE WIEGRATZ & CHRISTIAN HEICKE?

In dieser "amtlich voran" Folge des SAATKORN Podcasts spreche ich mit Nadine Wiegratz (Leiterin Personalmarketing) und Christian Heicke (Leiter Recruiting & Onboarding) von der Bundesagentur für Arbeit — einer der größten Arbeitgeberinnen Deutschlands mit über 100.000 Mitarbeitenden. Beide kommen aus großen Konzernen und sind begeistert von der Chance, eine Transformation im öffentlichen Dienst aktiv mitzugestalten. Ein Zitat, das hängen bleibt: „Wir brauchen keinen Purpose-Workshop — unser Purpose ist klar.“ - Unsere Themen: 

🚀 Vom „jeder kennt uns“ zum „jeder will hier arbeiten“

Podcast in German

How Can Companies Manage Layoffs with Responsibility and Humanity, Sabrina Zeplin?

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In this episode of the SAATKORN podcast, I speak with Dr. Sabrina Zeplin, founder and CEO of Restart Career, about her new book, “Leadership in Transformation: Successful Downsizing with Integrity and Responsibility.” We’re giving away a signed copy of the book in the podcast.

Sabrina has spent more than two decades in consulting, the Otto Group, and XING before launching her own company to modernize outplacement – or, as she calls it, “New Placement.” One quote that really...

Podcast language: English

How Can You Outlearn a World That Changes Faster Than You, PASCAL FINETTE?

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In this episode of the SAATKORN Podcast, I’m talking to Pascal Finette, Founder of Radical and former leader at Google, eBay, and Mozilla Labs. Today, he teaches executives worldwide how to navigate uncertainty and build future-ready organizations. One quote that really stuck with me: “The speed of learning is inversely proportional to the cost of failure.”

We dive deep into his new book Outlearn and explore how leaders can rethink learning, failure, and organi...

Podcast language: German

amtlich voran: Wie funktioniert Digitalisierung in der Charité, SUSANNE NITZSCHE?

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In dieser Folge von amtlich voran spreche ich mit Susanne Nietsche, Leiterin der Stabsstelle für Personalmarketing & Digitalisierung an der Charité – einer der bekanntesten Universitätskliniken Europas. Susanne ist während Corona eingestiegen und treibt seitdem massiv Veränderungen in einem Umfeld voran, das oft als schwerfällig gilt. Ein Zitat, das besonders hängen bleibt: „Wir entwickeln nichts im stillen Kämmerlein – alles entsteht gemeinsam mit den Nutzenden.“ Gesprochen haben wir unter anderem über die folgenden Themen: 

🚀 Von Excel-Chaos...

Podcast in Deutsch

Wie stellt man eine gute Employee Journey sicher, #FemaleHRexcellence?

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In dieser Episode des SAATKORN Podcasts spreche ich mit Prof. Dr. Anja Lüthy, Fatoumata Diakité-Micklisch und Marie Kanellopulos über die Employee Journey. Gemeinsam vertreten sie die #FemaleHRexcellence und zeigen auf dem EMBRACE Festival, wie Unternehmen die gesamte Employee Journey strategisch gestalten können – von Recruiting über Onboarding bis hin zu Offboarding und Nachfolgeplanung.

Ein Zitat, das besonders hängen geblieben ist: „KI sollte dein treuer Helfer sein – aber letztendlich treffen die Menschen die Entscheidungen.“

Unter anderem...

Podcast language: German

How can HR secure a seat at the C-suite table, Miriam Sternitzky?

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In this episode of the SAATKORN Podcast, I’m talking to Miriam Sternitzky, Chief People Officer at Westwing. Miriam has spent nearly a decade at Westwing, growing from HR Generalist to C-level executive during one of the company’s most turbulent and transformative phases. One quote that really stuck with me: “We are successful when Westwing is successful – we are business enablers.”

Among other topics, we spoke about:

🚀 From HR Generalist to the Executive Tab...

Podcast language: German

How does Jobflow reinvent Recruiting, STEFEN ALLESCH?

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In this episode of the SAATKORN Podcast, I’m talking to Steffen Allesch, Founder & CEO of Jobflow – a video-based job platform focused on connecting young talent with apprenticeship opportunities. Steffen has experienced both sides of recruiting: as a frustrated applicant and as a founder struggling to hire at scale. One quote that really stuck with me: “The job market is one of the largest markets in the world – and still incredibly inefficient on both sides.”

🎯 From Frustration to Innovation

Steffen sha...

Podcast in German

CHRO TALK: How Is Quantum Systems Scaling Hypergrowth in Defence Tech, MARIAN HABBEL?

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In this episode of the SAATKORN Podcast, I’m talking to Marian Habbel, Director People at Quantum Systems – a rapidly growing defence tech company specializing in unmanned systems and AI-driven decision support. Marian brings a unique background, from a military officer career to senior HR leadership roles across industries. One quote that really stuck with me: “HR must function so that everything else can function.” - Under other topics, we spoke about:

🚀 Hypergrowth Meets Hiring Real...

Podcast in deutscher Sprache

amtlich voran: Wie kann Active Sourcing den öffentlichen Dienst verändern, Jonas Krömer?

In dieser Folge des SAATKORN Podcasts – aus der neuen Reihe „amtlich voran“, die sich auf HR-Tech, Recruiting und Retention im öffentlichen Dienst fokussiert – spreche ich mit Jonas Krömer, Co-Founder von Skillconomy. Sein Unternehmen hat sich auf Active Sourcing Lösungen für den öffentlichen Sektor spezialisiert. Jonas bringt über 10 Jahre Erfahrung in diesem Bereich mit und zeigt, wie moderne Technologien Recruiting neu denken lassen. Ein Zitat, das hängen bleibt: „Active Sourcing löst zwei zentrale Probleme: fehlende Ressourcen und fehlen...

Podcast language: German

How Is AI Transforming Recruiting for the Mittelstand, MAXIMILIAN KLEESCHULTE?

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In this episode of the SAATKORN Podcast, I’m talking to Maximilian Kleeschulte, Founder & CEO of ScaleUnit – a fast-growing recruiting tech company based in Paderborn, Germany. Maximilian has been building businesses since he was 18, following a lean startup approach and focusing early on recruiting challenges in the German Mittelstand. One quote that really stuck with me:

“The customer doesn’t want recruiting – they want the hire.”

Among other topics, we spoke about:

🚀 From Campaigns to Re...

Podcastsprache Deutsch

amtlich voran: Wie funktioniert Employer Branding für Konstanz, CHRISTIAN HELMER?

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In dieser amtlich voran Podcast Episode spreche ich mit Christian Helmer, verantwortlich für Personalmarketing und Employer Branding bei der Stadt Konstanz. Christian hat dieses Feld dort komplett neu aufgebaut und zeigt, wie moderne Arbeitgeberattraktivität auch im öffentlichen Dienst funktionieren kann. Ein Zitat, das hängen bleibt: „Man kommt wegen des Jobs – und geht wegen der Führungskraft.“ - Die Themen unseres Talks: 

🚀 Vom weißen Blatt zur starken Arbeitgebermarke

Christian hat das Thema Employer Branding...

Podcast in English

How Can Skills Become the True Currency of Work, Pietro Maria Picogna?

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In this episode of the SAATKORN Podcast, I’m talking to Pietro Maria Picogna (“Pico”), Founder & CEO of Pack – a fast-growing HR tech startup focused on skill management and talent development. At just 27, Pico has already built a company operating across multiple European markets with a bold vision. One quote that really stuck with me: “The future of work will not be based on jobs or tasks, but on skills.”

Under other topics, we spoke about:

Podcast language: German

How do you reinvent Recruiting with Data, AI and a Radical Marketplace Model, CHRISTOPH ZOELLER?

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In this episode of the SAATKORN Podcast, I’m talking to Christoph Zoeller, Co-Founder & CEO of Instaffo – a data-driven recruiting marketplace that challenges traditional job boards with a success-based pricing model. Christoph has been shaping the recruiting market in Germany for years by putting talent—not job ads—at the center of the process. One quote that really stuck with me:

“The entire hiring process is essentially an exchange of information – and AI can help...

Podcast in deutscher Sprache

Was muss beim digitalen Recruiting im Öffentlichen Dienst bedacht werden, Ana Fernandez-Mühl?

Diese Folge gehört zur „amtlich voran“ Serie des SAATKORN Podcasts – mit Fokus auf HR, Technologie und Prozesse im öffentlichen Dienst. In dieser Episode spreche ich mit Ana Fernandez-Mühl, Co-Geschäftsführerin bei Milch & Zucker, mit der beesite ein Anbieter für Recruiting-Technologie mit starkem Fokus auf den öffentlichen Sektor. Ana arbeitet mit zahlreichen Organisationen auf Bundes-, Landes- und kommunaler Ebene und kennt die Herausforderungen rund um Digitalisierung und Recruiting aus erster Hand.

Ein Zitat, das hängen bleibt: „Di...

Podcast language: German

How Can Companies Unlock Hidden Knowledge Before It Walks Out the Door, GABRIELE RIEDMANN DE TRINIDAD?

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In this episode of the SAATKORN Podcast, I’m talking to Gabriele Riedmann de Trinidad, Founder & CEO of Platform 3L – a company focused on combining knowledge management and learning to future-proof organizations. With a background in global tech, telecom, and innovation leadership, she has spent years building systems, scaling businesses, and solving complex transformation challenges.

One quote that really stuck with me: “90% of a company’s knowledge is not documented – it’s in people’...

Podcast language: German

How is AI changing WorkTech – and what role does SAP play, ANDREAS ENNEKING?

In this episode of the SAATKORN Podcast, I’m talking to Andreas Enneking, Head of Value Advisory at SAP. Andreas works closely with customers to help them unlock real business value from HR technology – both during implementation and long after go-live.

One quote that really stuck with me:

“Technology evolves incredibly fast – but the real challenge is bringing data, systems, and organizations along with it.”

Under other topics, we spoke about: the future of HR tech, the im...

Podcast in deutscher Sprache

amtlich voran: Wie funktioniert Ausbildungsmarketing im Öffentlichen Dienst, Mareike Schure? _ English version below_

In dieser Folge des amtlich voran Podcasts spreche ich mit Mareike Schure, Personalmarketingmanagerin bei den Berliner Verkehrsbetrieben (BVG) – einem der größten öffentlichen Arbeitgeber Deutschlands. Mareike hat ursprünglich im Pflegebereich gearbeitet, bevor sie über ein duales Studium ihren Weg ins Personalmarketing bei den Berliner Verkehrsbetrieben gefunden hat. Wir sprechen über Ausbildungsmarketing für den Öffentlichen Dienst sowie das Corporate Influencer Program bei der BVG und sehr interessante Erfahrungen mit spezifischen Karriere-Events für Frauen.

Ein Zitat, das besonders hä...

Podcast language: German

What’s Next for Recruiting Tech After the SAP–SmartRecruiters Deal, Dennis Böcker?

In this episode of the SAATKORN Podcast, I’m talking to Dennis Böcker, VP DACH & Eastern Europe at SmartRecruiters – one of the leading recruiting platforms globally and now part of the SAP ecosystem. Dennis has been working in HR tech since 2007 and has spent more than seven years helping organizations modernize recruiting processes and make hiring easier.

One quote that really stuck with me: “If you make it in Germany from a data privacy perspective, you can make it anyw...

Podcast in deutscher Sprache

amtlich voran: die neue Initiative zu Digitalisierung, Arbeitgeberattraktivität und Talentgewinnung im Öffentlichen Dienst

amtlich voran! 5,4 Millionen Menschen arbeiten im öffentlichen Dienst. Und trotzdem wird oft noch das Faxgerät als Symbol bemüht. Das passt nicht mehr zur Realität, denn in vielen Behörden, Kommunen und Organisationen passiert gerade enorm viel bei Digitalisierung, Arbeitgeberattraktivität und Recruiting. Nur sehen das noch nicht genug Menschen - das gilt sowohl für den Öffentlichen Dienst selbst als auch für die Bewerberzielgruppen des Öffentlichen Dienstes.

Genau deshalb gibt es „amtlich voran“

Wir von EM...

Podcast language: English

How Can HR Become Truly Agile, RIINA HELLSTRÖM?

In this episode of the SAATKORN Podcast, I’m talking to Riina Hellström, Founder of the Agile HR Community and an internationally recognized expert for agile ways of working in HR. Originally from Finland and now based in London, Riina has spent years helping organizations rethink how HR operates in a world defined by constant change. What triggered her journey? Early in her career she was inspired by ideas around learning organizations – but quickly realized that traditional HR structures were far from that vision. Discov...

Ask Ingolf #11 - Podcast language: German

How can we reach 50% time savings in Employer Branding, INGOLF TEETZ?

In this episode of the SAATKORN “Ask Ingolf” podcast series, I’m talking to Ingolf Teetz, Chief Innovation Officer at EMBRACE, AI developer and technology partner behind the new AI-powered Employer Branding Suite developed together with the agency Milch & Zucker.

The project explores how Artificial Intelligence can fundamentally transform the process of developing an Employer Value Proposition (EVP).

One quote that really stuck with me:

“AI isn’t replacing the creative work – it removes the manual w...

Podcast language: German

How Dangerous Is AI in Recruiting – and What Do We Keep Ignoring, Katharina Zweig?

In this SAATKORN podcast episode, I’m talking to Katharina Zweig, one of Germany’s most renowned AI experts, professor of computer science and head of the Algorithm Accountability Lab at RPTU. She combines deep technical expertise with societal responsibility – and challenges the hype around AI with refreshing clarity. One statement really stuck with me: “AI does not know that it knows nothing – we just interpret intelligence into it.” Under other topics, we spoke about:

🤖 The Illusion of Intelligence

Podcast language: English

How Can Europe Turn AI Into a Competitive Advantage – and Which role plays HR, MARC COLEMAN?

In this episode of the SAATKORN Podcast, I’m talking to Marc Coleman, Founder & CEO of Unleash – one of the world’s leading HR tech events in Paris and Las Vegas. Marc has been building Unleash since 2011 – from a small HR Tech event in Amsterdam to a global platform with over 10,000 attendees per year. One quote that really stuck with me:

“We don’t just have an AI revolution – we have an organizational design crisis.”

Under other topi...

Podcast language: German

How Do You Stay Relevant in a World Where AI Questions Your Identity?

In this SAATKORN podcast episode, I’m talking to Ali Mahlodji – Business Humanist, Leadership Mentor, former refugee, school dropout, corporate manager, teacher, author – and one of the most inspiring voices when it comes to personal transformation. Ali’s journey alone is powerful. But what really hit me was this idea: “Your life can change in one second – either through a crisis or through inspiration.”

To mark the release of his new book, “No Desire to Work,” I invited him back to SAATKORN...

Podcast language: German

How is AI transforming global talent migration, Dr. MATTHIAS MAUCH?

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In this episode of the SAATKORN Podcast, I’m talking to Dr. Matthias Mauch, Managing Director Germany at TERN, a company building technology to accelerate global talent migration. TERN combines AI-powered recruiting with complex immigration and integration processes to connect skilled workers from around the world with employers in Germany. Matthias is a passionate entrepreneur who originally co-founded a language school network in Tunisia that later evolved into a global recruiting infrastructure for healthcare and technical talent. Today, his te...

Podcast language: German

In this episode of SAATKORN, I’m talking to Annika in der Beek, Chief People Officer at Statista. After leading People topics during hypergrowth at About You, she’s now building a global HR function from the ground up—right in the middle of massive AI disruption.

One quote that really stuck with me: “When we leave the room, we stand 100% behind the decision—even if it’s a compromise.”

Among other things, we talked about:

🔥 Building HR from Scratch in a 1,300-Person Global Company

What it takes to create structu...

Podcast language: English

In this SAATKORN podcast episode, I’m talking to Claudia Tattanelli, founder of C-YourCulture and one of the most experienced global minds in employer branding and culture strategy. Claudia has spent almost three decades shaping the employer branding industry – from her time at Universum to building her own consultancy focused on authentic culture work. One quote that truly hit me: “If you promise something you can’t live internally, you’re doing yourself a disservice.”

Under other topics, we spoke about:

🎯 From Attraction to Authenticity

Why classic employer branding focused too much on mar...

Podcast language: English

How to Win at Business with Storytelling – Terence Barry on the Power of Belief

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Terence Barry came a long way from the automotive industry via several years doing storytelling in Hollywood and now with his own company, Brand and Story. So this podcast episode is a special one. “Ultimately business is about belief.” – so Terence Barry in our talk. Among other things, we discussed the following topics:

✅ Why storytelling is not a “nice to have” but a real business advantage

Terence explains that storytelling is not about bein...

WorkTech für Logistics

🚚 HR-Tech trifft Logistik: Wie Christopher Roeskes mit LoadUp den Fahrermarkt aufräumt

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LoadUp Founder Christopher Roeskes ist im SAATKORN Podcast zu Gast. Wir sprechen über WorkTech in der Logistik. „Wir bauen HR-Software von der Logistik für die Logistik – und nicht am Markt vorbei.“ - so Christopher in unserem Talk. Unter anderem haben wir über folgende Themen gesprochen:

✅ Vom Obst- und Gemüse-Lkw zum WorkTech-Startup

Christopher erzählt, wie aus seiner eigenen Erfahrung als Lkw-Fahrer im Familienbetrieb die Idee zu LoadUp entstanden ist – und warum echtes Branche...

Imagine a world where your career data is your own. Bulletproof.

Rethinking digital career identity – with Etan Bernstein from the Velocity Network Foundation

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Etan Bernstein, Head of Ecosystem at the Velocity Network Foundation, is a guest on the SAATKORN podcast. “It's not just solving a business problem. It's empowering individuals to really own their careers and their data,” says Etan Bernstein in our talk. Among other things, we discussed the following topics:

✅ Why traditional resumes have had their day

Etan explains why CVs and LinkedIn profiles are becoming less and...

+++ Book give away +++

Hiring Mastery: How Rico takes recruiting to a new level with his book

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Rico Fernando from papayo.ai wrote a book: "Hiring Mastery". In this podcast episode, we talk about the book - and Rico gives away one book (in German). “Recruiting is a company's calling card—and you only get one chance to make a first impression,” - says Rico in our talk. Among other things, we discussed the following topics:

✅ Why hiring is not purely an HR issue

Rico makes it clear why recruiti...

Ricarda Rauch and Zafer Yesilgöz, m&z agency leadership team

How AI is changing Employer Branding - Podcast with m&z agency

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Ricarda Rauch and Zafer Yesilgöz share the management of the m&z agency. In this SAATKORN podcast episode, we talk about AI and employer branding.

“We deliberately didn’t start with tools – we started by analyzing every single step of our portfolio and asking: where does AI actually create real value?” - so Ricarda Rauch in our talk. Great insight: data volume is no longer the limit. In...

More Productivity with AI? What Actually Works Today – and What Doesn’t

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ONE THOUSAND Founder & CEO Tim Schleicher is my guest in this SAATKORN AI talk. “The best proof that AI works is when people complain that it’s not available.” - so Tim Schleicher, Founder & CEO of onethousand.ai, in our conversation. Among other things, we talked about the following topics:

✅ Why AI productivity has to be measurable

Tim explains why real AI impact doesn’t happen in experiments or pilots, but in day-to-day operations – where time is saved, cycle...

Stepstone 2026: Why hiring needs to be rethought

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Stepstone CEO Sebastian Dettmers is a guest on SAATKORN. “We no longer optimize for clicks or ads, but for real hires,” said Sebastian Dettmers in our conversation. Among other things, we discussed the following topics:

✅ From ad sales to real recruiting success Sebastian explains why the All Jobs subscription model is more than just a new price tag – and how the shift in perspective from “ad units” to “filled roles” has changed the entire mindset at The Stepstone Group.

✅ AI-native hiring: When platforms beco...

How AI, HR, and leadership are merging to form a hybrid organization

How AI, HR, and leadership are merging to form a hybrid organization – in conversation with Dr. Florian Zeller-Lanzl from Workday

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A few months ago, I heard an interesting keynote of Dr. Florian Zeller-Lanzl, Head of Solution Consulting oCIO DACH at Workday. So I really appreciate, that Florian agreed to visit SAATKORN. Let's go! “AI becomes truly relevant when it is not perceived as a tool, but as a natural part of work.” says Florian in our talk. Among other things, we dis...

In 7 Minuten alles dazu von Studyflix CEO Mathias Klement

🚀 Zwei starke HR-Jobs bei Studyflix – direkt im Jobtalk erklärt!

Du willst in HR nicht nur verwalten, sondern wirklich gestalten? Dann hör unbedingt in meinen aktuellen SAATKORN Jobtalk rein.

Zu Gast ist Mathias Klement, CEO von Studyflix – der größten kostenlosen Lernplattform in der DACH-Region (6,5 Mio. Nutzer:innen pro Monat!).

🎯 Studyflix sucht aktuell gleich zwei spannende Rollen:

✅ Head of People & Culture: HIER alle Infos zur Stelle + Bewerbungsformular

✅ Recruiter:in / Talent Acquisition: HIER alle Infos zur Stelle + Bewerbungsformular

Im Podcast bekomms...

Hard Change, AI & Optimism for the Future – In Conversation with Business Futurist Sven Göth

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Business futurist Sven Göth is a guest at SAATKORN. “Optimism is not a feeling, but a decision – especially in times of change,” says Sven in our conversation. Among other things, we discussed the following topics:

✅ How to become a business futurist – and why the journey is more important than the title Sven talks openly about his journey: from studying sports to marketing, business and future consulting, and finally to his own group of companies. Always driven...

Startup Talk: nü Recruiting

nü people: How Fabian Niedballa and Dr. Markus Möhrle are rethinking personnel services

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In this SAATKORN podcast episode, we welcome the two co-founders of nü people, Fabian Niedballa and Dr. Markus Möhrle. “We don't automate to replace people—we automate to free up time for real conversations,” says Fabian in our talk. Among other things, we discussed the following topics:

✅ From Sharpist- to nü people co-founder ✅ AI as a productivity booster – but not as an end in itself ✅ Personal conversations remain the key to success

Despi...

SAATKORN WorkTech Provider Talk

WorkTech Talk with VONQ CEO RITU MOHANKA

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Hiring is broken. AI won’t fix it – unless we change how we think about recruiting. Too many applications. Too little relevance. And a hiring process that still works like media buying from the 2000s.

In the latest SAATKORN Podcast, I spoke with Ritu Mohanka, CEO of VONQ, about why recruiting is at a real turning point – and what needs to change now. Here are a few takeaways that stuck with me:

👉 From job ads to hiring intellige...