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Lessons in happiness, creativity and innovation from inside Europe’s leading multi-brand fashion and lifestyle destination.
This podcast series tells us the untold story of a world that is challenging, constantly evolving and always rewarding. Janine Matos interviews thought leaders and innovators from fashion and tech retail and invites them to share three "Pieces of Me" - objects that tell the story of their lives and careers.
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Jette Stempel, Head of Central Retail and Sales Campaigns at Zalando, visits the studio to talk with Janine about her career and responsibilities, the changing shape of the industry and her three “Pieces of Me”.Jette’s experience offers all kinds of insights for anyone considering a career in fashion, tech and online sales. She discusses the changing face of e-commerce, the importance understanding the data and driving growth through sales campaigns, but her lessons in life and leadership app...
Leon Retief, Team Lead, Broadcasting and Video Production at Zalando, sits down with Janine to discuss his role and where live streaming, video production, and content creation fit in a a fashion and tech retail businessLeon explains the process of building up the broadcasting and video production team from scratch at Zalando and the challenges they faced. Leon and Janine talk through the increasing importance of live streaming and video production for all large companies and the impact ...
In this episode, Janine interviews Thorsten Wehrend, the company doctor, to shed light on the crucial role company doctors have in a company like Zalando.As he explains, not everyone at Zalando - or other organisations - is aware of the role company doctors play and better promotion and awareness of their role will build better employee health and well-being.Thorsten explains how prioritising the wellbeing of colleagues is a vital component of a modern, effective work force and the conversati...
Dan Persa, is Head of Engineering for ZEOS logistics and in this episode he talks to Janine about his role, his career, his approach to leadership and of course his three "Pieces of Me".The conversation covers the groundbreaking ZEOS logistics project at Zalando, which has the potential to transform E-commerce for brands across Europe, as well as Dan's perspective on motivating yourself and your team, opportunities for young engineers, and fostering a learning culture within organisations.Dan...
Janine sits down with Dusan Radojevic, Director of Engineering for Customer Facing Applications at Lounge by Zalando, to discuss his career to date and why mentorship and support are so vital for of personal and professional growth.Dusan explains his career to date, why Lounge by Zalando stands out in fashion and tech retails and how the"start-up" mentality at Lounge is a key component of it's successJanine and Dusan discuss what it take to be a great leader and to effective...
In this episode, Janine interviews Maria Dodevska, Engineering Manager in the Site Reliability Engineering department at Zalando. They discuss the role of Maria’s team in building reliable software and providing a seamless customer experience, the evolution of the e-commerce industry over the last five years, and the need for a modern fashion and tech retailer to offer inspiration and stories via the website and app.Maria shares her journey from software engineer to engineering manager,&...
Caitriona Bermingham and Hala Al Kuwatly sit down with Janine to discuss the issue of the lack of diversity in tech roles globally. In an episode that focuses on Employee Resource Groups at Zalando, Caitriona and Hala explain how the Women in Tech ERG helps create a voice, advocacy, events and opportunities for women in the tech field, at Zalando and beyond.They explain how making tech accessible to everyone is the responsibility of business, society and education and how a community lik...
As part of our ongoing series looking at how Employee Resource Groups can empower organisations and individuals to reach new levels of engagement and cooperation, Janine talks to Karoline Bamberowicz and Sandra Dobiosch from the Mental Wellbeing ERG at Zalando.Karoline and Sandra unpack why they became involved in the ERG, the four pillars behind it's purpose, and how the ERG has benefited both them and their colleagues.Amongst Karoline and Sandra's "Pieces of Me" are a cherished neckla...
This conversation with Alexander Dohmen gives a fascinating insight into how sustainability regulations are shaping the fashion and tech retail sector.Alex, who is not your typical lawyer, explains how Environmental and Sustainability Law is growing to ensure operations run in line with the world's sustainability goals. Understanding and navigating these regulations is essential for businesses and the planet. Alex brings into the studio, a kiwi, a cap and a donut; helping to explain the secto...
We're back after a short winter break and in this episode we're celebrating the first Pieces of Me "pod-iversary".Janine is joined by Aditi Gupte, Employer Branding Team Lead at Zalando. Aditi is one of the main players behind the podcast and together they discuss the importance of great employer branding, why they started Pieces of Me and how a podcast fits into an employer branding team's communications strategy.Aditi also turns the tables on Janine and asks for Janine's three "pieces of me...
Martin Schwitalla, Engineering Manager at Zalando sits down with Janine to discuss how the unlikely inspiration of hours spent gaming has helped shape his career to date.Martin also explains how inventory management works and why it’s a vitally important part of the logistical challenge for fashion and tech retail in the digital age.His three pieces shed light on how the culture at Zalando provided both challenges and opportunities when he began his career. They also reveal a love for g...
Kenneth Melchior, VP of Lounge by Zalando sits down with Janine and explains his current role at Lounge as well as his varied career to date, all across Zalando.Kenneth touches on the innovative "treasure hunt" and short-lived campaign strategies that Lounge by Zalando use to enhance the customer journey. He then goes on to discuss the importance of agile ways of working and how e-commerce is encompassing the pre-owned market.His three pieces are both close to his heart and relevant to ...
Embracing diversity is vital for organisations to thrive in fashion and tech retail. Kerstin and Elke join Janine to discuss the “invisible diversity” of neurodivergent colleagues and the power and impact of the Neurodiversity ERG at Zalando.Kerstin and Elke explain our unconscious biases when it comes to neurodiverse colleagues and bring into the studio three pieces - including artwork created from lighter fluid, a jewellery puzzle and unicorns - that embody their journey at Zalando and the ...
Janine sits down with Pooja Chibber and Shannon Besim to unpick the old Hollywood stereotypes about assistants and find out what skills are vital when it comes to keeping leadership teams running effectively and efficiently.Pooja and Shannon discuss the importance of organisational skill, communication, personal resilience, and how the job is a little like Tetris. They also touch on the opportunities created by a successful career as an executive assistant.Their diverse "Pieces of...
On this special episode of Pieces of Me, Janine hears from Zalando colleagues from across the business to hear what it means to succeed in fashion and tech retail.Every year, around the anniversary of when the first customer order was made in 2008, Zalando celebrates it’s Founding Days with a special focus on a unique culture in the workplace.In this episode, we touch on everything from using AI to improve the customer journey, embracing sustainability in every area of fashion and tech logist...
Neha sits down with Janine to explain Project Management in fashion and tech retail and unpack what her role entails and why it's important.Neha touches on new projects that will transform the sector and opens up about the risks and best practice when it comes to new Project Management.Neha's "pieces" reveal her passion for travel and her reasons for moving to Europe, what it takes to work on strategically important initiatives and the importance of designing projects with accessi...
In the second of our episodes looking at how employee resource groups can improve employee experience and onboarding within large businesses, Janine sits down with Hassan Elseoudy and Noor Malik, members of the Muslim Community ERG at Zalando to unpack why the community is so important to them and to the company.Amongst Hassan and Noor's "pieces" are a football shirt, the abstract notion of "belonging" Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace.To find out more about careers at Zalando visit htt...
Cassandra and Lisanne sit down with Janine to discuss their Hopes and objectives for the Black Employee Connection ERG at Zalando, the effects of the Black Lives Matter movement in the work environment and the evolving roles of ERGs within organisations.From a Blackberry to The Matrix on VHS, the ‘pieces’ Cassandra and Lisanne bring into the studio reflect their passion for African American literature, and the value of diversity and community.
Janine sits down with Lilly Tonin from Lounge by Zalando to hear Lilly's insights into the home and lifestyle brands industry and how it works today as well as her career advice for anyone looking to take their first steps in the sector.Lilly's three Pieces of Me reflect her passion for writing, how continual learning is the most important part of great leadership, and the importance of diversity within any large organisation.
Over the last few months we’ve heard some super-smart and inspiring pieces of wisdom and career advice from our guests. To make all this advice easily accessible, we have packaged them all together in this special episode. Our guests give us the lowdown on what it takes to succeed in the fashion and tech retail sector as well as more general insights into achieving your career goals. They touch on everything from how to find true purpose, understanding your own privilege and developing n...
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