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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 Highlights:
- The founding of Populum: How Johannes’ experience at Swedbank and Accenture inspired him to create an HR tech platform focused on continuous employee engagement.
- Why organizations spend so much on recruitment but often overlook retention: How Populum helps companies avoid this costly mistake.
- The importance of clarity in organizations: How clear communication reduces stress and boosts engagement, and why it's often the easiest thing to fix.
- Recruitment lessons: Johannes’ learnings on why seniority matters in sales and how to balance junior and senior talent in different roles.
- Populum’s acquisition journey: The strategic partnership with Catalyst One, the benefits of transparency during times of change, and how to maintain employee morale through open communication.
Join us for a deep dive into how leveraging HR data and creating clarity can transform organizational success, and learn from Johannes' practical tips for scaling a company, retaining talent, and navigating major transitions like acquisitions.
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