Advertise on podcast: Casual Side by PwC Luxembourg

Join Andrea for an inspiring conversation with one of our Partners, Geoffroy Marcassoli, specialised in ESG and Sustainable Finance. Fun fact: Geoffroy began his career 18 years ago as an intern! Discover how he grew at PwC, shaped his own career path, and shared practical tips and insights along the way.

We asked you online if you had questions about recruitment at PwC, and you answered! Are we using AI to review your applications? What should you include in your CV to stand out? Can you apply from outside Luxembourg? Can our employees work from home? In today's episode, two of our recruiters, Anne-Catherine Bodeux and Renato Freitas, answer your most frequently asked questions.

What's it really like to work in tech at PwC? In this episode, our host Andrea Fabres chats with Julia Khalyavko from PwC Luxembourg's IT Infrastructure & Digital Transformation team. Julia opens up about her journey into tech, the projects she's most proud of, her entrepreneurial mindset, and the advice she wishes she'd had when starting out.

As October marks Disability Employment Awareness Month, Andrea invited two guests for whom this topic is very close to their hearts. In this episode, meet Daniela Cedola, Partner at PwC Luxembourg and proud sponsor of the Neurodiversity pillar within our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion network. We also welcome Djamila Hellers, Executive Assistant, who wants to share her experience as a neurodivergent professional diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. 

We often hear a lot about 'culture' at work. But do you really know what it means? In this episode, Andrea invited Josua Wallbrecher, who works in our Regulatory Advisory Services, to talk about his PwC story. He also knows a lot about culture, especially since a few months ago he won our internal Firm Culture Contest!

Have you ever wondered what onboarding at PwC Luxembourg is like? Today, meet Elena, an AI Engineer who joined the company a year ago after graduating. Originally from Italy, she decided to stay in Luxembourg and is now building her new life here. Discover her inspiring story!

Meet Julien Lambert! Audit Director at PwC Luxembourg, Julien has been working in the asset and wealth management industry since 2014, when he joined the firm as a Junior. Passionate about sports and travel, he spent three years on secondment in Australia, where he discovered entirely new aspects of his work, such as how to value a forest.

In this episode, Andrea is joined by Mary Carey, Media Relations and Editorial Senior Manager at PwC Luxembourg, as well as a published novelist and journalist. Originally from Canada, she has been living in Luxembourg for over 20 years. Together, they discuss leadership, the importance of networking for finding jobs, diversity and inclusion, work-life balance, and more.

Are you looking for a job and unsure how to stand out to headhunters on LinkedIn? Or maybe you're curious about how the LinkedIn algorithm impacts your visibility? In this episode, we're joined by Leila Halilovic, our Social Media Officer, and Ludivine Bini, one of our headhunters. They share expert tips to help you boost your LinkedIn presence and get noticed by recruiters for your next job opportunity.

To celebrate International Women's Day, Andrea welcomed Daniela Baraitaru and Alessandro Ingardi for a conversation on gender equality and allyship in the workplace. What's it like to work in a male-dominated field like IT? How can companies create a true culture of equality? Discover their insights in this episode!

For the first episode with our new host, Andrea Fabres, we welcomed Orlane Millet and Lea Baptiste, both of whom work at PwC Luxembourg, to discuss our 'Time to Engage' initiative. This project gives our people the opportunity to volunteer for an association they care about and dedicate 40 hours during work hours. Discover more about how it works, the origin of the programme, and the feedback received from both associations and employees.

Curious about what it's like to intern at PwC Luxembourg? In this episode, we welcome two special guests: Wout Bakx, a former Strategy& intern who turned his experience into a full-time role as an associate, and Kalina Rashkova, who is currently interning in our Learning & Development Department. They share their personal experiences, challenges, and tips, offering a real-world perspective on internships and the opportunities they can lead to.

Returning to work after having a child can be a challenging transition for new parents. In this episode, we discuss how they can catch up with a fast-evolving work environment while striving to find the right work-life balance. We're joined by Jonathan Picard, Tax Partner and sponsor of PwC's Back & Happy initiative, and Lucie Mauran, Onboarding Manager and Talent Management Expert, to share insights on this impactful programme designed to support parents after a long leave absence.

As October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we invited Franck Pansera, Partner in Audit and Leader of PwC Luxembourg's Ability Diversity Network, as well as Anastasiya Tsybulyak, DEI & Wellbeing Specialist at PwC Luxembourg. Together, we discuss disability inclusion in the workplace and how people with disabilities can feel empowered to be themselves and access the support and adjustments they need to thrive.

Have you ever wondered what qualities recruiters are mainly looking for in candidates? Or where to live when working in Luxembourg? In today's episode, Madeleine Van Heusden, Talent Acquisition Advisor, and Jean-Baptiste Mahieux, People Relationship Management Team Coordinator at PwC Luxembourg, will answer all of your frequently asked questions about recruitment and career management at PwC Luxembourg.