Feb 13 2024 47 mins
Delighted to have Alexandra Meyer on the podcast this week who Heads up the Talent function at fast growing Enpal in Berlin.
Introduction to High-Growth Companies & First Recruitment Role: Alexandra shares her start in the startup world, emphasizing scaling companies from scratch and her initial role in recruitment that involved significant growth achievements.
Early Days in Berlin's Startup Scene & Quality vs. Quantity in Hiring: Reflects on the evolution of Berlin's startup environment and the challenges of balancing high recruitment targets with ensuring quality hires.
Data-Driven Recruitment Approach & From Individual Contributor to Talent Leader: Advocates for KPIs and SLAs in recruitment, detailing her journey from an individual contributor to a leadership role and the importance of data in guiding recruitment strategies.
Empowering Recruiters with Data Insights & The Importance of Competencies and Resilience: Discusses empowering her team with data insights, highlighting the significance of specific competencies and resilience in recruitment.
Adapting to Leadership and Managing Pressure & The Role of Office Collaboration: Shares insights on adapting to leadership, managing pressure within the team, and the value of office collaboration in fostering learning and flexibility in work arrangements.