Dorota has been employed by Randstad since 2004 and has been managing the GBS centre in Budapest since 2019, as well as the satellite hubs in the UK, Poland and Romania.

Dorota holds a Master's degree in social sciences from the University of Wroclaw, as well as a postgraduate qualification in project management from the University of Warsaw. She is also certified in PRINCE2 and LEAN Yellow Belt.

Outside of work, Dorota enjoys traveling, hiking and skiing. She also has an interest in good food, movies and books. She is a mother of two boys and a wife of a writer, environmentalist and expert on CEE relations.
 

1. When did you arrive in Hungary and what brought you here?

The Randstad Enterprise GBS center in Hungary commenced operations in 2013. I joined the team as Head of GBS EMEA over five years ago, in August 2019. At that time, we had 170 people working across EMEA, delivering recruitment and administration processes in over 15 languages.

Over the past five years, our company has undergone substantial growth, which has led to the expansion of our GBS teams to 400 employees, the establishment of satellite locations in Poland and Romania, a notable expansion of our service portfolio, and the introduction of new digital, standardized, and agile processes. The integrated service centers are proving to be a valuable asset for our clients.

At Randstad, our mission is to become the most valued partner for talent for all organizations worldwide, by understanding their needs and delivering solutions with focus and at scale. Our GBS centers are cornerstones of making that possible.

2. Have you ever been an expatriate elsewhere?

I was fortunate to have the opportunity to live in Prague, in the Czech Republic, for one year between 2011 and 2012. I am originally from Wroclaw, the third largest city in Poland, and have always had a strong interest in the Central European region.

3. What surprised you most about Hungary?

The people and landscapes were particularly noteworthy. I had assumed that Poles and Hungarians would have more in common, but I was surprised to find that there were significant differences. 

4. Friends are in Budapest for the weekend - what must they absolutely see and do?

For me beside parliament and the Buda castle, is Margaret Island and the City Park and Rudas or Gellert thermal baths. 

5. What is your favourite Hungarian food?

I would like to suggest that Hungarian lecso and stuffed paprika are the most suitable options. It is not widely known that the pepper called "paprika tv," which is used in many traditional Hungarian dishes, is a genuine Hungarian product that is not well-known outside of Hungary.

6. What is never missing from your refrigerator?

Not really in the fridge, but that would be coffee.

7. What is your favorite Hungarian word?

Köszönöm is a highly significant term in everyday life and is simple to recall. Expressing gratitude in the local language is of great importance. 

8. What do you miss most from home? 

Sometimes meeting my friends and family more often face to face. Some of the food, such as Polish hams or Polish pickles.

9. What career other than yours would you love to pursue?

I would be a scientist .

10. What's a job you would definitely never want?

I think I could do a lot of jobs , I only think I would prefer never to work for any company that harms climate or wildlife.

11. Where did you spend your last vacation?

In Italy, in Liguria, close to France, however, I do love exploring the Balaton coast during the summer weekends. Biking there is just one of my favorite ways of active relaxing.

12. Where do you hope to spend your next holiday?

Indonesia. Some time agotogether with my family we started to explore Asia and would love to travel more to this region.

13. Apart from temptation what can't you resist?

Implementing good ideas into the life, experimenting and learn.

14. What was your favourite band, film, or hobby as a teen?

Film: Wild at heart, band: Pearl Jam

15. Red or white?

Red

16. Books or films?

I am interested in books, and films based on books. I enjoy listening to audiobooks for extended periods when travelling by car. I read many business books, which is an excellent way of extending my knowledge in this field.

17. Morning person or night person?

Morning

18. Which social issue do you feel most strongly about?

Foster equity at work, diverse and inclusive employment with equal opportunities, training and education, including upskilling and reskilling. I serve as the chair of one of our BRGs (Business Resource Groups) at Randstad. I take this role very seriously, as I recognise the importance of onboarding new members into Randstad’s DEI environment. 

19. Buda or Pest?

In my personal life, I am a "Buda," and in my professional life, I am a "Pest." 

20. What would you say is your personal motto? 

There are two mottos. 1. Never say never 2. Even the sky is not a limit. This encourages me to maintain a positive outlook, consider all possibilities, develop solutions and enhance my resilience.