In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, Markus Enzner , Vice President of Total Rewards Americas at The Adecco Group, shares his career journey, highlighting the importance of early experiences, mentorship, and the challenges faced in corporate environments.

He discusses the significance of making impactful changes within organizations, the necessity of empathy in decision-making, and effective leadership practices.

Markus emphasizes the transformative role of AI in HR and the importance of embracing change and authenticity in one's career takeaways:

Snapshot of Highlights

• Marcus started working early, always eager to learn.
• Early jobs taught him about customer service and management.
• Had many bad managers, which motivated him to improve.
• Found his passion in total rewards during university.
• Mentorship played a crucial role in his career.
• Transparency and ownership are key in crisis situations.
• Implemented a high-performance culture in a previous role.
• Empathy is essential when making tough decisions.
• Assigning mentors to junior employees is effective.
• AI will be a transformative force in HR.

• Navigating the Early Career Maze
• The Power of Mentorship in Professional Growth

Time Stamps

00:00 Career Beginnings and Early Influences

03:11 Navigating Early Career Challenges

06:11 Implementing Meaningful Change in Organizations

08:52 Making Tough Decisions with Empathy

12:00 Effective Leadership Practices

14:56 Embracing Change and Authenticity in Career