Solving the People Puzzle
Discover the key to building a successful team with Industrial Psychologist and Founder of www.wamly.io, Francois de Wet. In this series, Francois sits down with industry experts to uncover their insider tips and techniques for hiring highly motivated and skilled individuals who will take your organisation to new heights. Whether you're struggling to find the right fit, or simply want to improve your hiring process, this podcast offers valuable insights and practical advice to help you build a winning team.
Episodes
56 episodes
Thembi Manyike’s Bold Blueprint for Modern Talent Acquisition
Thembi Manyike shares her bold blueprint for modern talent acquisition, including data-driven recruiting and workforce planning strategies for talent acquisition managers.Feeling stuck in the old-school, admin-heavy approach to recruitm...
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Season 3
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Episode 55
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35:50
Louis-Neil on Building Winning Teams: AI Hiring & Silicon Valley Secrets
Hey there, hiring fans and startup lovers! This latest Solving the People Puzzle episode brings Louis Neil from Bookt to the table, and it’s packed with insights. Learn about the latest trends in talent acquisition and how AI-driven recru...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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42:30
Top 10 HR Trends: 2025. The future of HR is here
Learn about the big changes coming in HR in 2025 with our podcast on digital HR trends, hiring trends, HR analytics, and optimizing employee experience. Don't miss out on the latest in HR innovation!HR is evolving, and staying ahead is ...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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13:35
Intentional Career Choices
Are You Spending Your 90,000 Work Hours Intentionally?Your career takes up 90,000 hours of your life—but are you truly fulfilled? Paul Kempff and Francois dive into the power of intentional career choices and how to align your work with...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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32:00
From Experience to Advocacy: Empowering Employees as Brand Ambassadors
Join host Francois de Wet, CEO of Wamly on another inspiring episode of Solving the People Puzzle, where we delve into the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of HR and talent acquisition. This week, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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26:08
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Integrating Social Media Insights into Effective Hiring Strategies
In this episode of Solving the People Puzzle, host Francois de Wet interviews Farhad Bayat, CEO and co-founder of Farosian, about using social media insights in hiring. Farhad explains how Farosian combines AI and human expertise to provide a c...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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30:18
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Unlocking Hiring Success: A Strategic Approach with Amy Brand
In this episode, Francois de Wet, CEO of Wamly, sits down with global HR leader Amy Brand to talk about ho...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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35:25
5 Hiring Mistakes You’re Probably Making – And How to Fix Them (Francois De Wet)
Join Francois De Wet as he dives deep into the top five common mistakes in the hiring process, and how to overcome them. Drawing on firsthand insights from working with hundreds of cl...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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23:00
Top 10 HR and Hiring Trends for 2024: A Live Event Recap
In this exciting episode, Francois De Wet takes the stage at Wamly's live event, hosted in Cape Town, to unveil the top 10 HR and hiring trends for 2024. Francois is joined by an expert panel of guests, Amy Brand, Suzanne Liebenberg and...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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50:58
From Inspiration to Action: How Paul Kempff Elevates Employee Morale
Join us in this episode with Paul Kempff, the newly appointed CEO of the FFG Group, as he shares his insights on employee motivation and leadership.This conversation is p...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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28:05
Building Talent Pools: Sarah Rice's Blueprint for Efficient Recruitment
Tune in to this episode with Sarah Rice, a seasoned HR consultant, as she shares her extensive knowledge on talent management.This episode offers practical tips, tools, and te...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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26:15
From Candidate Experience to Future Trends: An HR Masterclass with Capitec's Head of Talent, Suzanne Liebenberg
Join us for an insightful episode with Suzanne Liebenberg, Head of Talent at Capitec Bank. With over 14 years in talent management, Suzanne shares Capit...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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31:55
The State of HR in 2024: A Deep Dive with Dr. Dieter Veldsman
We welcome back Dr. Dieter Veldsman, highly accredited Organisational Psychologist with over 15 years of experience in the HR value chain. Dr. Veldsman shares findings from a recent study examining 3 million HR professionals across various coun...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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36:42
5 Critical Talent Acquisition Challenges and How to Address Them (Theo Naicker)
In this episode, Francois de Wet sits down with HR veteran Theo Naicker, Head of Talent Acquisition for Saint-Gobain Africa, t...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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29:33
Building Sustainable Work Cultures: Empowering Organisations Through Purpose, Innovation, and Inclusion (Devandré Lawrence - Part 3/3)
In this third episode of our three-part series, host Francois de Wet, Founder & CEO of Wamly, engages with
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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24:07
Mastering Human Capital: The New Era of HR Leadership (Devandré Lawrence - Part 2/3)
Join us in this second episode of our three-part series with Devandré Lawrence, the seasoned Head of HR SA & Inverroche at Pernod Ricard. In...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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30:15
Navigating Career Peaks: Insights from HR Visionary Devandré Lawrence (Part 1/3)
Join Francois and Devandré on a transformative journey where they reveal how to conquer obstacles and harness them as opportunities in the world...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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27:32
Recruiting for Success: Harnessing Career Well-being in the Modern Era (Dr Marais Bester)
Join Dr Marais Bester, a seasoned industrial and organisational psychologist with over a decade of global experience, as he explores the dynamic intersection of talent management, career w...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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29:04
Crafting Excellence: A Deep Dive into Company Culture for Elite Teams (Janko Kotzé)
Unlock the secrets to building elite teams and fostering a thriving company culture. Join the conversation with Performance Psychologist and Team Development Expert, Janko Kotzé, as he and ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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31:01
Overcoming Legacy Systems and Unveiling the Power of Internal Data Lakes with Elmen Lamprecht
Join Francois de Wet and Elmen Lamprecht on a journey into the dynamic world of HR technology. In this episode, we explore the cha...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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35:32
Innovation Unveiled: Mandy Munchick on Navigating the Corporate Landscape in Mental Health Tech
In this engaging episode, Francois de Wet is joined by Mandy Munchick for an exciting episode delving into the journey behind a mental health startup in South Africa...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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25:00
Inspiring Change: Dr. Esli Kekana’s Insights on HR, Innovation, and Youth Development
In this episode, Francois de Wet is joined by Dr. Esli Kekana, OD & Talent Manager at
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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29:17
Reimagining Employee Growth with Kim Moore
In this episode, host Francois engages in a captivating conversation with Kim Moore, Senior HRBP at
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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31:24