Cappuccino with HR
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.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 30
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Leading Through Stagility: Human Capital Trends That Redefine Work
In this episode of Cappuccino with HR, Rudi Bauer, Cathrin Christ, Director at Deloitte, and Birte Reitmann, Manager Organization and Work Transformation at Deloitte, unpack Deloitte’s latest Human C…
Culture Starts With You: Rethinking Leadership in 2025
In this episode, Rudi Bauer talks with Meghan Hennessy, Global People Director and former leader at Uber, Meta, and Apple, about rethinking leadership in 2025. They explore how leaders can strengthen…
How Trust, Healthy Tension, and Sustainable Culture Shape the Future of Work
In this episode, Rudi Bauer talks with Nora Dietrich, mental health expert, Founder and Co-CEO of Between People, psychotherapist, and author of “Mental Health at Work”. Together, they explore how tr…
Scaling Talent from Within: How Upskilling Fuels Growth
In this episode, Rudi Bauer talks with Margareta Sailer, Founder and CEO of Mondaysquares, about scaling talent from within and why upskilling is essential for growth. Drawing on her experience as Se…
From Learning to Leading: Why HR Needs a ChatGPT License
In this episode of Cappuccino with HR, Rudi Bauer talks with Daniel Mühlbauer, Speaker and Impactor at HR.Daten.Liebe, and also known as Data Dan, about why HR needs a ChatGPT license and how to lead…
From Code to Cause: Building a Sustainable Future with Tech
In this episode of Cappuccino with HR, Rudi Bauer sits down with Lina Pfeiffer, Founder of the Climate Stories Initiative, to explore how developers and companies can become sustainability champions.…
Building Brands People Stay For: The Power of Belonging & Growth
In this episode of Cappuccino with HR, Rudi Bauer sits down with Ferdinand Ruggenthaler, Head of Human Resources Administration at A. Loecker Konfekt, to unpack the evolving landscape of employee ret…
The High Cost of Silence: Mental Health, Burnout, and Breathwork
In this episode of Cappuccino with HR, Rudi Bauer chats with Cole Groom, Co-Founder of Balance Breathing, about the growing focus on mental health at work. They explore overlooked causes of burnout, …
The Talent Stage: Directing the Candidate Journey Like a Play?
In this episode of Cappuccino with HR, Rudi Bauer speaks with Wolfgang Kerner, Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding Expert, about how the hiring journey mirrors a theatrical performance. From his…
Talent Acquisition: Putting People First in the Age of AI
In this episode of Cappuccino with HR, Rudi Bauer speaks with Mahmoud Aly, TA Business Partner at Semrush, about how recruiters can stay human-centric in an increasingly AI-driven world. From skill-b…
Bridging Code and Culture: How DevRel Drives Community Growth and Employer Branding
In this episode of Cappuccino with HR, Rudi Bauer chats with Daniel Cranney, Developer Advocate at WeAreDevelopers, about how Developer Relations bridges the gap between code and culture. They explor…
Beyond Gut Feelings: The Rise of Data-Driven HR
In this episode of Cappuccino with HR, Rudi Bauer sits down with David Simmonds, Chairman at HCM Metrics, to explore the power, and necessity, of data-driven decision-making in modern HR. From redefi…
Beyond the 9–5: Designing Work Around Humans
In this episode of Cappuccino with HR, Rudi Bauer chats with Gina Schinkel, Founder and CEO of Driftawave, about redesigning work around human needs. From the shift in HR priorities to the hidden str…
Skills-First Hiring: The Future of Work Needs More Than Resumes
In this episode of Cappuccino with HR, Rudi Bauer chats with Ute Neher, Principal Talent Intelligence at Indeed, about why it's time to move beyond resumes and start hiring for potential. From bridgi…
AI, DEI & Community: What’s Next for Talent Acquisition in 2025?
In this episode of Cappuccino with HR, Rudi Bauer chats with Vanessa Raath, Global Talent Sourcing Trainer and Freelance Sourcer at The Talent Hunter, about what’s next for talent acquisition.
From b…
The Future of Work: Are High-Agency Cultures the Next Big Thing?
In this episode of Cappuccino with HR, Rudi Bauer sits down with Emily Firth, Co-Founder of TheTruthWorks, to explore the rising trend of high-agency cultures and what they mean for the future of wor…
Employee Happiness: The Underrated Growth Engine
In this episode of Cappuccino with HR, Rudi Bauer, sits down with Daisy Ilaria, Founder and Podcast Host of Realistic Happiness, to explore the often-overlooked role of employee happiness in driving …
Beyond Authority: Why Great Leaders Never Stop Growing
What sets great leaders apart, and why is continuous growth essential for leadership success? In this episode of Cappuccino with HR, Rudi Bauer sits down with Adriaan Kolff, Co-Founder and CEO of Mat…
Employee Advocacy: The Secret Weapon of Employer Branding
How can companies create a strong employer brand, and what role does employee advocacy play?
In this episode of Cappuccino with HR, Rudi Bauer chats with Alex Her, Global Employer Brand Storyteller a…
Recruiting in 2025: Will AI Help or Take Over?
Is the recruitment process fundamentally flawed? And how can AI shape the future of hiring?
In this episode of Cappuccino with HR, Rudi Bauer sits down with Jan Tegze, Director of Talent Acquisition,…