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The Human Factor Podcast

The Human Factor Podcast

SAP SE 74 Episodes Aug 18, 2026

The Human Factor Podcast, hosted by Michael Esau and Simon Humphreys, explores human capital management topics, trends, challenges, and opportunities facing organizations today. The hosts interview HR leaders, influencers, experts, authors, and advisors from inside and outside the SAP ecosystem. Each episode features detailed discussions on themes that impact the success and sustainability of organizations. The podcast is produced by SAP SE.

Episodes

The Human Factor Podcast Episode 76: Building from Within: The Discipline Behind Internal Talent Development with Cecilia Sandberg
The Human Factor Podcast Episode 76: Building from Within: The Discipline Behind Internal Talent Development with Cecilia Sandberg Aug 18, 2026 01:10:01 In episode 76 of The Human Factor Podcast, we explore what it really takes to build talent from within and why internal talent development requires far more than a commitment to promoting from within.Many organisations say they believe in developing their people, but far fewer have the systems, leadership expectations, and organisational structures in place to make that belief a reality. In large,
The Human Factor Podcast Episode 75: Reimagining Talent Acquisition in the Age of AI with Alan Walker
The Human Factor Podcast Episode 75: Reimagining Talent Acquisition in the Age of AI with Alan Walker Jul 16, 2026 01:08:57 In episode 75 of The Human Factor Podcast, we explore how AI is transforming talent acquisition and what it takes to build hiring processes that are not only faster, but fairer and more human.Talent acquisition has faced significant pressure in recent years, with organisations navigating tight labour markets, changing candidate expectations, and increasing demands to hire more effectively. As AI m
The Human Factor Podcast Episode 74: The 5th Anniversary - Still Human
The Human Factor Podcast Episode 74: The 5th Anniversary - Still Human Jun 18, 2026 01:08:42 In this special anniversary episode, we celebrate 5 years of conversations by bringing together four guests who have each helped shape the discussion around work, leadership, wellbeing, and inclusion: Sue Yell, Gethin Nadin, Eric Tinch, and Dr Nancy Doyle.Rather than looking back at every episode, this conversation focuses on the bigger questions that have emerged across the past 70 discussions. W
The Human Factor Podcast Episode 73: Human Connection - Why We Need It More Than Ever with John Cooper
The Human Factor Podcast Episode 73: Human Connection - Why We Need It More Than Ever with John Cooper May 18, 2026 00:58:28 In episode 73 of The Human Factor Podcast, we explore one of the most important yet often overlooked drivers of workplace success: human connection.As remote and hybrid working continue to reshape how we collaborate, many organisations are facing a growing challenge - how do we create genuine connection in environments where people can easily feel disconnected, isolated, or overlooked? Joining us
The Human Factor Podcast Episode 72: From Core to Edge: How AI Is Expanding What Enterprise Systems Can Do with Ben Peters
The Human Factor Podcast Episode 72: From Core to Edge: How AI Is Expanding What Enterprise Systems Can Do with Ben Peters Apr 16, 2026 00:56:40 In episode 72 of The Human Factor Podcast, we explore how organisations can move beyond the limits of traditional enterprise systems and tackle the processes that still feel slow, fragmented, or broken.Joining us is Ben Peters, Co-Founder and CEO of Cogna. Together, we discuss how AI is enabling a fundamentally different approach - one where organisations can rapidly understand how work actually h
The Human Factor Podcast Episode 71: Executing Change in the Real World with Nick Francis
The Human Factor Podcast Episode 71: Executing Change in the Real World with Nick Francis Mar 18, 2026 00:59:24 In episode 71 of The Human Factor Podcast, we explore what it really takes to execute organisational change in the real world - beyond the frameworks, models, and tidy diagrams that often dominate the conversation.Joining us is Nick Francis, who has been at the centre of Decathlon’s transformation journey. Together, we discuss the realities of leading change inside a large organisation - building
The Human Factor Podcast Episode 70: Navigating the Snakes & Ladders of Modern Leadership with Richard Jolly - Part 2
The Human Factor Podcast Episode 70: Navigating the Snakes & Ladders of Modern Leadership with Richard Jolly - Part 2 Mar 2, 2026 00:44:55 In this episode of The Human Factor Podcast, we’re diving into the dynamic and unpredictable world of modern organisations, where leadership can often feel like a giant game of Snakes & Ladders.We’re joined by Richard Jolly, one of the most respected voices in organisational psychology and leadership development. Together, we explore how leaders can read their environment more effectively, bui
The Human Factor Podcast Episode 69: Navigating the Snakes & Ladders of Modern Leadership with Richard Jolly - Part 1
The Human Factor Podcast Episode 69: Navigating the Snakes & Ladders of Modern Leadership with Richard Jolly - Part 1 Feb 18, 2026 00:47:53 In this episode of The Human Factor Podcast, we’re diving into the dynamic and unpredictable world of modern organisations, where leadership can often feel like a giant game of Snakes & Ladders.We’re joined by Richard Jolly, one of the most respected voices in organisational psychology and leadership development. Together, we explore how leaders can read their environment more effectively, bui
The Human Factor Podcast Episode 68: Generation Z: The Myths and Realities
The Human Factor Podcast Episode 68: Generation Z: The Myths and Realities Jan 19, 2026 01:12:19 In episode 68 of The Human Factor Podcast, we’re diving into the dynamic, and often misunderstood, world of Generation Z: those born between 1997 and 2012 who are now entering and reshaping the workforce.With strong values, digital fluency and fresh perspectives, Gen Z is challenging traditional workplace norms. But what do they really want? How are they changing the game? And what can employers d
The Human Factor Podcast Episode 67: AI, Burnout and Trust – Navigating Change in the Modern Era, Part 2
The Human Factor Podcast Episode 67: AI, Burnout and Trust – Navigating Change in the Modern Era, Part 2 Dec 23, 2025 00:52:31 In this episode of The Human Factor, continuing from Episode 66, we’re diving into one of the most pressing leadership challenges of our time: how to lead continuous, disruptive, deeply human change in 2025. We’re joined by Dan Rickards for an honest and insightful conversation about what effective change leadership really looks like now: not top-down communication, not rigid plans, but trust, tra
The Human Factor Podcast Episode 66: AI, Burnout and Trust – Navigating Change in the Modern Era, Part 1
The Human Factor Podcast Episode 66: AI, Burnout and Trust – Navigating Change in the Modern Era, Part 1 Dec 23, 2025 00:47:22 In this episode of The Human Factor, we’re diving into one of the most pressing leadership challenges of our time: how to lead continuous, disruptive, deeply human change in 2025.We’re joined by Dan Rickards for an honest and insightful conversation about what effective change leadership really looks like now: not top-down communication, not rigid plans, but trust, transparency, and two-way dialog
The Human Factor Podcast Episode 65: Neurodiversity at Work with Dr. Nancy Doyle
The Human Factor Podcast Episode 65: Neurodiversity at Work with Dr. Nancy Doyle Nov 18, 2025 01:06:37 In this episode of The Human Factor, we’re exploring a topic that’s reshaping how we think about talent, inclusion, and innovation: "Neurodiversity at Work".We’re joined by Dr. Nancy Doyle for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation about what true inclusion looks like — and how forward-thinking organizations are reimagining hiring, culture, and leadership to embrace neurodiverse talent.

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