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Solving the People Puzzle

Francois de Wet
Wamly
Artificial Intelligence
Talent Acquisition
South Africa
Human Resources
Whamly
Employer Branding
Candidate Experience
Gen Z
Ocean Basket
The Catch
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa
Talent Attraction
Technology In Recruitment
Fraud In Hiring
Hiring and Recruitment
Quality Of Hire
Solving the People Puzzle
Culture
Restaurant Industry

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 y... more

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Recent Guests

Marko Stavrou
Gen Z entrepreneur and founder of Genlink/Wamly collaborator
Genlink, Wamly
Episode: Marko Stavrou on Solving the Gen Z Puzzle: How to Lead, Hire, and Connect with the Next Generation
Stephanie Usher
Head of Talent Acquisition, Heineken Beverages (Sandton)
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Episode: Is Your Culture Accidental? The Cost of Passive Leadership in 2026
Dieter Veldsman
Chief HR Scientist at the Academy to Innovate HR
Academy to Innovate HR
Episode: Is AI Replacing HR? The Truth About Reshaping, Fluency & Future Skills with Dieter Veldsman
JP Malherbe
Founder of BizDev Labs, outsourced BDR agency
BizDev Labs
Episode: How to Hire for Tech Sales: Grit, Analytics, and Process with JP Malherbe
Kego Ntshe
Talent and Employee Branding Specialist at Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa
Episode: The Coca-Cola Playbook: How Kego Ntshe Uses Authentic Storytelling to Win Top Talent
Mark Sham
Entrepreneur, Suit and Sneakers founder; advisor to small businesses
Suit and Sneakers; Whamly partner
Episode: Mark Sham on Untaught Skills for Authentic Success
Joe Watt
Managing Director, Art of Talent
Art of Talent
Episode: From Admin to Advisor: Rebuilding HR's Voice and Value | Guest: Jo Watt, Director, Art of Talent
Rikus Blomerus
Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and marketing lead at WeBuyCars
WeBuyCars
Episode: Solving for Scale: How WeBuyCars Hires 120+ People a Month, with Rikus Blomerus, CMO, WeBuyCars
Stiaan Pienaar
Chief People Officer, Ocean Basket
Ocean Basket
Episode: Ocean Basket's CPO on Building a People-First Talent Strategy | Stiaan Pienaar

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Francois de Wet
Host of Solving the People Puzzle

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
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    Interviewing business owners and entrepreneurs is an amazing way to grab the attention of potential customers!

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    Fourie_M
    South Africa2 years ago

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Concise, practical insights for hiring and culture building.
Great examples and real-world stories that translate to our business.
Honest discussions about balancing automation with human judgment.
Excellent guest mix with actionable takeaways for HR teams.

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How Intentional HR Tech is Reshaping Candidate Experience | Vuyo Mxhalisa
Q: How important is EVP/brand in this context?
EVP is the lived promise of the brand; technology should support communicating and delivering that promise consistently across the candidate journey.
How Intentional HR Tech is Reshaping Candidate Experience | Vuyo Mxhalisa
Q: What should a company do first when building a TA tech strategy?
Define what problem you are solving (the X) and ensure leadership buy-in and alignment around that problem before choosing tools or vendors.
How Intentional HR Tech is Reshaping Candidate Experience | Vuyo Mxhalisa
Q: What are the most common talent acquisition problems today?
Candidate experience, talent attraction, and data quality for finding the right people, plus the need for faster time-to-hire and better engagement throughout the process.
How Intentional HR Tech is Reshaping Candidate Experience | Vuyo Mxhalisa
Q: How do you marry the evolvement of technology with the candidate experience?
By acknowledging that most HRIS systems were built for payroll, not candidate experience, and then focusing on flexibility, bespoke solutions, and a strong strategy that places the candidate at the center.
Ocean Basket's CPO on Building a People-First Talent Strategy | Stiaan Pienaar
Q: How should teams approach building a people strategy in a fast-paced, high-turnover industry like hospitality without defaulting to desperation hiring?
Lead with immersion in the business, stop chasing overly rigid structures, and develop a 'good people' recipe tailored by role. Build mechanisms (academy, partnerships, and a proactive screening process) that continuously align hiring with the company's long-term needs rather than short-term gaps.

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This show centers on hiring, talent strategy, and the use of technology to improve recruiting outcomes. Across episodes, topics include fraud prevention in hiring, science-based and data-backed recruiting, the balance between automation and human judgment, employer branding, and high-volume recruitment at scale. A notable angle is the emphasis on authentic storytelling, psychological safety, and practical frameworks for implementing AI and analytics without sacrificing the human elements of hiring. Listeners can expect concrete tactics for speeding up recruitment, improving candidate experience, and aligning talent practices with business goals, often anchored in real-world South African contexts and global HR tech trends.

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