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Estimated from 4 chart positions in 4 markets.
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- 🇦🇺AU · Management#1825K to 30K
- 🇨🇿CZ · Management#1230K to 100K
- 🇸🇦SA · Management#4710K to 30K
- 🇿🇦ZA · Management#171500 to 3K
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23K to 82K🎙 ~2x weekly·76 episodes·Last published 2w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
46K to 163K🇨🇿61%🇦🇺18%🇸🇦18%+1 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
18K to 65K
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7 Ways Candidates Commit Fraud (And the 5-Layer Defense to Stop Them)
Apr 30, 2026
22m 12s
The Falsifiable Framework: What Real Scientific Hiring Looks Like
Apr 8, 2026
19m 56s
The Myth that is killing your recruitment process.
Mar 26, 2026
13m 34s
5 Talent Attraction Trends HR Leaders Need to Know
Mar 11, 2026
17m 50s
Is Your Culture Accidental? The Cost of Passive Leadership in 2026
Feb 25, 2026
34m 22s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 4/30/26 | 7 Ways Candidates Commit Fraud (And the 5-Layer Defense to Stop Them) | Are you sure your last remote hiring decision was legitimate? In this episode of Solving the People Puzzle, we explore a terrifying shift in the global talent landscape: the rise of the fraudulent candidate. What was a fringe topic 12 months ago is now a central boardroom concern for HR leaders and executives worldwide. THE $5 MILLION ENGINEERING SCAM Imagine hiring a "perfect" remote engineer who aced every interview, only to discover three months later that they were a proxy—a fake identi... | 22m 12s | ||||||
| 4/8/26 | The Falsifiable Framework: What Real Scientific Hiring Looks Like | Stop betting on "vibes" and start hiring with certainty. In this episode of Solving the People Puzzle, we’re hosting a first-of-its-kind "Industrial Psych Panel." We’re stripping away the Metric Lie that speed is the only KPI that matters. If you can’t prove why you hired someone, you aren't using science—you're just following a workflow. We’re geeking out on how technology "forces" objective hiring by baking falsifiable research directly into the process. From automated job analysis to AI-d... | 19m 56s | ||||||
| 3/26/26 | The Myth that is killing your recruitment process. | We've been led to believe that more tech means less human interaction in recruiting, but this episode challenges that notion. We explore how top recruitment teams optimize their time through technology, proving that the best hiring process uses automation to enhance, not replace, professional judgment. It’s about creating space for crucial "human moments" and allowing AI to be a coworker, enabling recruiters to focus on impactful tasks rather than being bogged down by the recruitment workflow... | 13m 34s | ||||||
| 3/11/26 | 5 Talent Attraction Trends HR Leaders Need to Know | Attracting talent has become increasingly complex and fast-paced, with more changes in the last three years than in the previous decade. Join Fran from Wamly in this solo episode of Solving the People Puzzle as he deep dives into five essential recruitment trends. This episode is a must-listen for anyone in the recruitment industry looking to optimize their talent acquisition strategies and workforce planning. We discuss how to transform boring job descriptions into high-converting recruitme... | 17m 50s | ||||||
| 2/25/26 | Is Your Culture Accidental? The Cost of Passive Leadership in 2026 | Get ready for a masterclass in the messy middle of leadership with the phenomenal Stephanie Usher, Head of Talent Acquisition for Heineken Beverages. In this episode of Solving the People Puzzle, we’re ditching the corporate handbooks and HR fluff to talk about what company culture actually looks like when the cameras are off, and the pressure is on. Stephanie joins Francois to tackle the ultimate question: Is your workplace culture a proactive masterpiece or just a happy accident? We dive d... | 34m 22s | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | Automation didn't remove the human touch, it revealed where it actually matters | There is an overwhelming fear that AI will make human roles mundane or irrelevant. In this episode of Solving the People Puzzle, we challenge the "anti-human" misconception of technology. Automation is not a substitute for the human; it is a filter that exposes where judgment, meaning, and purpose have been missing all along. We explore why top-tier JSE-listed corporates are demanding AI in their RFPs and why this shift is the best thing to happen to strategic HR. If a task can be autom... | 12m 07s | ||||||
| 1/19/26 | The Future of Work 2026: 10 Trends Every CEO and HR Leader Must Know | If you aren't aware of the top ten HR and hiring trends for 2026, you will not be hiring better people faster. In this episode of Solving the People Puzzle, we unpack the 10 definitive trends shaping HR and talent acquisition this year. We explore how HR is graduating from a support function to becoming an "AI Era Strategist". 📅 JOIN OUR IN-PERSON EVENT Deep dive into these trends with our 90-minute intensive sessions in Johannesburg and Cape Town. 🕒When: Last week of February ... | 14m 43s | ||||||
| 12/8/25 | Is AI Replacing HR? The Truth About Reshaping, Fluency & Future Skills with Dieter Veldsman | Is Artificial Intelligence coming for your job, or is it the key to finally becoming a strategic business partner? In this episode of Solving the People Puzzle, Francois sits down with Dr. Dieter Veldsman, Chief HR Scientist at the Academy to Innovate HR (AIHR), to debunk the myths surrounding AI in the workplace. Dr. Dieter reveals why the narrative of "replacement" is wrong and why we are seeing a rise in "AI Regret"—where companies replace humans too quickly, only to realize the value of e... | 33m 31s | ||||||
| 11/24/25 | How to Hire for Tech Sales: Grit, Analytics, and Process with JP Malherbe | Is the era of the "Wolf of Wall Street" salesperson finally over? In this episode of Solving the People Puzzle, we explore why the most effective salespeople in 2025 aren’t the loudest extroverts—they are the "nerds," the process engineers, and the data analysts. Learn how to hire for tech sales with expert JP Malherbe. Discover the importance of grit, analytics, and process in building a successful tech sales team. This recruitment podcast is a must-listen for anyone in the tech sales indus... | 44m 14s | ||||||
| 11/10/25 | The Coca-Cola Playbook: How Kego Ntshe Uses Authentic Storytelling to Win Top Talent | What if your company's greatest talent attraction tool isn't your perks package or your job specs... but your stories? In a competitive market, how does a global giant like Coca-Cola cut through the noise to attract, onboard, and keep top talent? The answer lies in a strategy that moves far beyond the traditional job ad. In this episode, we sit down with Kego Ntshe, Country Employer Branding Lead at Coca-Cola Beverages, to unpack the official "playbook" for building a magnetic employer bran... | 30m 04s | ||||||
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| 10/20/25 | Mark Sham on Untaught Skills for Authentic Success | In a world promising an easier life, why do so many of us feel like it's harder than ever to find authentic success? In this powerful conversation, Francois welcomes back entrepreneur and dear friend Mark Sham for a brutally honest discussion about what it truly takes to thrive. Mark shares his deeply personal journey of reinvention, explaining why he had to let go of his old identity to find real growth. He reveals the essential "core skills" our education system never taught us and explains... | 46m 10s | ||||||
| 10/6/25 | From Admin to Advisor: Rebuilding HR's Voice and Value | Guest: Jo Watt, Director, Art of Talent | This episode of Solving the People Puzzle tackles the silent identity crisis facing so many in the HR community. We explore why many practitioners feel they are going backwards, struggling to be seen as the strategic advisors they aspire to be. The conversation confronts a difficult reality: many organizations do not view their HR department as a game-changer. HR is often unfairly burdened with being the sole "gatekeeper of values and ethics" , creating a high-tension environment where the de... | 32m 09s | ||||||
| 9/22/25 | Solving for Scale: How WeBuyCars Hires 120+ People a Month, with Rikus Blomerus, CMO, WeBuyCars | 🚀 Is your hiring process a bottleneck or a growth engine? In this episode of Solving the People Puzzle, we sit down with Rikus, the CPO and CMO behind WeBuyCars. He shares the incredible inside story of how they transformed their talent acquisition from a manual, time-consuming process into a strategic competitive advantage. Learn the exact mindset shift that occurred when they stopped viewing HR tech as a cost and started seeing it as an enabler to grow the rest of our business". Tune into... | 35m 50s | ||||||
| 9/8/25 | The Wamly Story: How We're Helping the world Hire Better People, Faster | Ever sat in an interview and realised within 5 minutes that the candidate doesn't match their CV?. You're not alone. That single, time-wasting problem is what sparked the creation of Wamly back in 2018. In this special episode of Solving the People Puzzle, Wamly founder Francois de Wet takes you through the entire journey—from a simple one-way video interview tool to a revolutionary end-to-end hiring platform built to solve the biggest challenges in recruitment today. Learn why HR teams are d... | 10m 21s | ||||||
| 7/21/25 | The Ultimate Guide to Talent Acquisition KPIs (Cost, Quality, Speed & More) | In this solo masterclass from Solving the People Puzzle, Our founder and CEO, Francois de Wet, gives you the ultimate guide to the five essential talent acquisition KPIs. Drawing on success stories and insights from Wamly's clients , Francois goes beyond definitions to provide practical tools, techniques, and next steps you can implement in your business right away. In this episode, you will learn: Time to Hire: Why this is more than a number—it’s a direct reflection of your candidate experie... | 26m 25s | ||||||
| 7/7/25 | Ocean Basket's CPO on Building a People-First Talent Strategy | Stiaan Pienaar | From payroll to CPO at 32, Stiaan Pienaar of Ocean Basket shares his groundbreaking 'Good Recipe' and 'Catch' system. Learn how this human-centric HR approach is uplifting talent across the industry. Dive into a powerful and insightful conversation with Stiaan Pienaar, Chief People Officer at Ocean Basket, one of South Africa's most recognizable and beloved restaurant franchises. As one of the youngest CPOs in South Africa at just 32 years old, Stiaan's career trajectory is remarkable, having... | 40m 41s | ||||||
| 6/23/25 | How Intentional HR Tech is Reshaping Candidate Experience | Vuyo Mxhalisa | Join us on Solving the People Puzzle for a captivating conversation with Vuyo, a passionate expert in financial services, HR, and talent acquisition. In this episode, Vuyo shares his unique perspective on the critical role of candidate experience in today's competitive talent landscape. Vuyo dives deep into how traditional HR information systems, often built with finance in mind, frequently fall short in delivering a truly positive candidate journey. He challenges the status quo, emphasizing ... | 29m 56s | ||||||
| 6/9/25 | The 5 HR Tech Must-Haves for Smarter, Faster Hiring in 2025 | Is your current hiring process built for the future? The world of recruitment is transforming rapidly, and leveraging the right HR technology is no longer optional—it's essential for success. This episode is a must-listen for HR professionals, business leaders, and anyone involved in talent acquisition who wants to stay ahead of the curve and stop losing candidates. Learn how to move beyond chaotic spreadsheets and build a smarter, faster, and fairer hiring funnel. 🔥 Inside this episode... | 14m 14s | ||||||
| 5/26/25 | Harvesting HR Excellence: Talent & Culture Strategies from Francois Sieberhagen, Executive Head: Human Capital VKB Group. | Is your HR approach truly cultivating success from the ground up? 🌱 In a world dominated by digital processes, how do you ensure the "human" in Human Resources not only survives but thrives? Learn valuable talent and culture strategies from the Executive Head of Human Capital at VKB Group. Discover how to enhance candidate experience, improve employer branding, and build a strong talent pipeline. This video is a must-watch for HR professionals! Dive deep into the heart of purpose-driven HR ... | 31m 43s | ||||||
| 5/12/25 | Effective Hiring: From Strategic Onboarding to EVP That Delivers. Special Guest Penny Adams | In Episode 57 of Solving the People Puzzle, we sit down with Penny Adams, a seasoned Industrial Psychologist and Human Capital leader. Looking to improve your hiring process? In this Episode, Penny Adams shares her expert advice on fixing your hiring process from job design to onboarding. Learn about talent acquisition, employee value proposition (EVP), and valuable tips and tricks to attract and retain top talent for your organization. Penny maps out a comprehensive blueprint, emphasizing ... | 41m 20s | ||||||
| 4/21/25 | How SMS is Helping Businesses Improve Employee Engagement with Grant Langton from Connexa | Reaching every employee isn’t just about great messaging—it’s about accessibility. Learn how SMS can improve employee engagement! Grant Langton shares insights on employee engagement metrics and internal communications strategies for internal comms managers. In this episode of Solving the People Puzzle, we sit down with Grant Langton, from Connexa, to explore how SMS is quietly becoming one of the most effective tools in HR communication, especially in data-limited environments like South A... | 20m 24s | ||||||
| 4/7/25 | Santam's Talent Visionary: A Bold Blueprint for Modern Talent Acquisition | Dive deep into the transformative world of talent acquisition with Thembi Manyike, a passionate TA professional from Santam. In this eye-opening episode, Thembi reframes talent acquisition as more than just recruitment—it's a calling that changes lives. Discover how modern talent acquisition specialists have evolved from administrative recruiters to strategic business partners who understand workforce planning and drive organizational success. Thembi reveals what makes an excep... | 35m 50s | ||||||
| 3/24/25 | Building Winning Teams: AI Hiring & Silicon Valley Secrets with Louis-Neil from Bookt | 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 recruitment is revolutionizing the hiring process. Picture this: AI turning small teams into powerhouses, curiosity sparking the best hires, and Silicon Valley dropping game-changing lessons for South African founders. Louis even shares how VCs are all abou... | 42m 30s | ||||||
| 2/17/25 | 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 key for every HR practitioner. In this episode, we explore data-driven insights and the latest AI in HR advancements transforming the workplace. 🔔 Follow 👍 Like, comment, and share if this episode resonated with you! Did you know that Wamly can help you hir... | 13m 35s | ||||||
| 2/3/25 | 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 your values, strengths, and long-term goals. If you're feeling stuck, disengaged, or unfulfilled in your job, this episode is for you! In This Episode, We Cover: The Sunday Dread Test – A simple way to assess your job satisfaction Job-Hopping vs. Career Lo... | 32m 00s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
5 placements across 4 markets.
Chart Positions
5 placements across 4 markets.