In this episode, Benjamin talks to John Piombino, Head of HR for the U.S. region at Buro Happold. With a rich history in global engineering advisory, John shares his unexpected journey into HR, evolving from temporary agency recruiting to a pivotal role in strategic business partnership. Explore the nuances of talent acquisition, the shift towards a more empathetic HR approach, and the challenges of adapting to a changing workforce. John's experience highlights the importance of retention, job satisfaction, and the balancing act between technical skill and managerial prowess in the engineering sector.
More about John and Buro Happold:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpiombino/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/buro-happold/
Paul's Job:
https://www.instagram.com/paulsjob/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/paulsjob/
https://www.youtube.com/@paulsjob/featured
HR Visionaries Deutschland:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2OHMNxXljWpKs1hU5eDqm2?si=8f11934c029d4729
https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/hr-visionaries-deutschland/id1621089768