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Welcome to Cappuccino with HR, a place where HR professionals, recruiters, and leaders come together for relaxed, open conversations over a cup of coffee. Hosted by Rudi Bauer, each episode explores everything from HR trends and leadership to sourcing and talent acquisition—no fixed agenda, just real discussions about the topics that matter most.
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- Yesterday38 min
The AI Recruiter: Why Talent Teams Need to Start Building Their Own Tools
In this episode, Rudi Bauer sits down with Joe Atkinson, Co-Founder of PromptMates and Director of AI & Automation at Seed, to explore the burgeoning world of "vibe coding" and the rise of the AI-native recruiter. They dive deep into why talent acquisition professionals should stop waiting for perfect SaaS solutions and start building their own custom tools. Joe shares his journey from a non-technical founder to an AI innovator, offering a practical roadmap for HR leaders to move from "A...
- 5 days ago40 min
People, Purpose & Profit: What Corporate Leadership Looks Like Today
In this episode, Rudi Bauer talks with René Knapp, Member of the Management Board at UNIQA Insurance Group, about navigating corporate leadership in times of uncertainty and rapid technological change. They explore how the insurance industry is transforming through AI and digitization, why long-term thinking remains a competitive advantage, and how companies can build cultures that truly drive change. René shares insights on shifting from role-based to skills-based organizations, making HR a...
- 1 weeks ago39 min
Inside AI-First Companies: How They Hire and Build Teams
This week, I sat down with Glauco Leal, Founding Recruiter at Lovable, to talk about the intersection of AI-native culture and modern HR practices. We discussed the shift toward "vibe coding" and the democratization of development, exploring how AI tools allow non-technical staff to build their own custom solutions. Glauco also shared insights on maintaining a human-centric balance in an AI-first environment, the necessity of rapid skill refreshing, and why creativity and obsession are the mo...
- 2 weeks ago36 min
The Competitive Advantage of Curious Organizations
In this episode, Rudi Bauer sits down with Uta Schulz, Head of Human Capability Future at BASF, to explore why curiosity is the ultimate competitive advantage for modern organizations. They delve into the mechanics of lifelong learning, discussing how the innate curiosity of childhood often gets stifled by traditional structures and what leaders must do to reignite that "learning urge." Uta shares her unique perspective on balancing the rapid pace of technological change with the uniquely hu...
- 3 weeks ago36 min
Inside Metaview: Building Practical AI Agents for the Future of Hiring
In this episode, Rudi Bauer sits down with Siadhal Magos, Co-founder and CEO of Metaview, to explore how AI agents are transforming the most critical process in any company: deciding who joins the team. They delve into the "Practical Future of Hiring," discussing how the shift from unstructured conversation to data-driven insights is unlocking a new level of hiring accuracy. Siadhal shares his perspective on the build vs. buy dilemma for AI tools, the evolution of computer use by agents, and...
- 4 weeks ago35 min
The Borderless Workforce: How Companies Are Hiring Globally
In this episode, Rudi Bauer talks with Felix Steffens, Co-founder and CEO of WorkMotion, about the evolution of the borderless workforce and how companies can overcome the talent shortage through global hiring. They discuss the shift from physical presence to output-oriented leadership, the importance of asynchronous communication, and the legal complexities of hiring across borders. Felix also shares insights into WorkMotion’s "country factors" for fair global compensation, the role of AI i...
- Apr 30, 202636 min
Would You Buy Your Own HR? A Product Mindset for People Leaders
In this episode, Rudi Bauer talks with Jennifer Christie, Chief People Officer at Docusign, about the evolution of HR into a more strategic, product-driven function. They discuss the importance of employee experience and personalization, how AI is transforming HR, and why new success metrics are needed. Jennifer also shares how HR can better collaborate with product and tech teams, the key skills for modern HR leaders, and how HR can become a driver of innovation and business growth.
- Apr 23, 202639 min
Why Your Next Best Talent Might Not Be in Your Neighborhood
In this episode, Rudi Bauer talks with Anastasia Pshegodskaya, Global Director of Talent Acquisition at Remote, about how companies approach global hiring in a remote-first world. They discuss key hiring strategies, employer branding, candidate experience, and common pitfalls, as well as the role of AI, onboarding, and salary transparency. Anastasia also shares her perspective on the future of global hiring and what it takes to build strong distributed teams.
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Welcome to Cappuccino with HR, a place where HR professionals, recruiters, and leaders come together for relaxed, open conversations over a cup of coffee. Hosted by Rudi Bauer, each episode explores everything from HR trends and leadership to sourcing and talent acquisition—no fixed agenda, just real discussions about the topics that matter most.
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