Meet Andreea, Our March Employee of the Month!

At The KPI Institute, our mission is to pursue performance, in all its facets, and bring this knowledge to others who wish to improve both on an individual level and an organizational one. Outstanding employees that strive to lift their company to new heights, maximize its potential and strengthen its development, so that it becomes the best of the best, all the while harnessing this knowledge to better themselves as professionals – these are the people that inspire us.

Employee Poponea

Join us in our journey of interviewing some of the most extraordinary individuals that continue to make The KPI Institute a role-model for others to follow. In today’s edition, we will be featuring March’s Employee of the Month, Andreea Poponea, Talent Aquisition Specialist.

1. What is your role at The KPI Institute and what makes it special?

My journey at The KPI Institute has started 2 years ago, as an Intern within the Human Resources department. I always considered myself a person who loves to be surrendered by people, who wants to find friendly solutions to their problems, that’s why I always thought that my place should be in an HR team.

My current role is to bring new talent at The KPI Institute, to join our dynamic and enthusiastic team for both the national and international offices.

What makes it special? The international context and the fact that I am getting in touch with people from different countries and I have the chance to find more about their cultures and possibly tips for new vacation spots.

2. How did it feel to be nominated and selected as Employee of the Month?

Wow, it felt amazing. The most important feeling an employee needs to have is appreciation. When you feel that your work is appreciated, it gives you courage and trust that you are doing the right thing. Personally, I believe that most of my colleagues deserve this title, as they are hard-working and enthusiastic in the work they do.

3. What do you find most challenging at The KPI Institute?

At The KPI Institute, we talk about performance, and this is the reason why we are a dynamic company. When it comes to performance, things change fast, which influences the work I do. I always need to keep track of new projects and to find the right person for the job! This is very challenging from an HR perspective!

4. What would be the three main career lessons that you have learnt thus far?

  • Communication is everything;
  • You never know enough but you can do more than you think you can;
  • Deliver on your promises;

,, You don’t hire for skills, you hire for attitude”, this is the most important aspect I’ve learned so far – a great attitude can bring more value than any amount of talent.

5. If you could interview one person, either from the past or present, who would it be and why?

Well, to be honest, I do not have any one specific in mind, but I do have a question I would like to ask anyone who reads this. I ask myself this question every day, so now I ask others: What makes you want to wake up every morning?

The KPI Institute May 9th, 2017 Broad Topics