Author: Gabriela Quintela

In episode 19 of “Diary of CHRO,” João Ricardo interviews Atma Godara, an engineer who transitioned into a career in Human Resources. Godara has been a Top HR Influencer for many years. He is currently Vice-President of HR at the ACME Group, one of the leading global companies in sustainable and renewable energy. He worked at Netflix for four years, where he held positions as an HR Business Partner (HRBP) and Head HR, as well as serving as a Human Resources Business Partner in the APAC region. In this episode, he discusses what makes Netflix’s culture unique, the company’s approach to hiring and performance, and its famous…

In episode 20 of “Diary of CHRO,” João Ricardo interviews Kati Ciocan, a Senior HRBP with 10 years of experience in tech/SaaS environments. Before becoming an HR, she worked as a Software Quality Assurance Tester at Nokia in Finland. For eight years, she helped shape a culture of recognition, growth, and inclusion at Instapage, a company offering scalable solutions for personalized landing pages. She has also guided teams through challenging times, like five layoffs and the transition from Instapage to AirSlate, which acquired the former. In this video, she discusses the psychological impacts of mergers and layoffs, outlines best practices for leaders managing layoffs, and highlights the role of HR in fostering trust and empathy through organizational change. She offers some advice to leaders…

Dr. Roz is the author of the book “The Engagement Dilemma: How to Create a Culture of Belonging.” In this video, she discusses misconceptions about belonging and engagement.

A leadership developer and executive coach, Aoife Lee discusses what makes great leaders.

Rejection letters can strengthen employer branding. Learn the do’s and don’ts of getting them right, and get inspiration from two great examples.

Freelancers are paying to apply for jobs on platforms like Upwork. Is this practice fair — or even legal? We break down costs and consequences.

João Ricardo hosts the podcast “Diary of CHRO,” which has amassed 20,000 subscribers. In this conversation, he shares strategies for managing remote teams — but emphasizes that any work arrangement can succeed in tech.

Go inside Silicon Valley’s fierce battle for top tech talent in this interview with HR leader Pratibha Singh on hiring, retention, and employer branding.

As U.S. tech workers eye Europe, one advisor notes: “Tech is hard everywhere right now.”

Is leaving America the new American Dream? A look at the AmerExit movement reveals why some U.S. tech workers want out, the realities of relocating abroad, and what this trend means for Europe’s talent landscape.