The Human Factor Podcast Episode 64: Breaking the Silence: Menopause in the Modern Workplace with Deborah Garlick
We’re joined by Deborah Garlick, founder of Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, for an honest and empowering conversation about why it’s time to move from awkwardness and avoidance to empathy, education, and real action.
Whether you're a leader, manager, colleague, or someone going through menopause yourself, this episode is for you. Tune in as we explore how understanding and collaboration can make workplaces better for everyone.
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The Human Factor Podcast Episode 63: The Power of Mentoring with Ryan Preece
We’re joined by Ryan Preece from The King’s Trust for an open conversation about the role mentoring plays in supporting young people to build the confidence and skills to live, learn, and earn. What does it really mean to be a mentor—and how can the wisdom of experience help someone navigate the often bumpy road of personal and professional development?
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The Human Factor Podcast Episode 62: Making Payroll Easier with Anita Lettink
We’re joined by the brilliant Anita Lettink, a global thought leader challenging the way we think about paying people. While technology has made payroll more efficient through automation, reporting, and self-service tools, the fundamental process hasn’t really changed. But what if it could?
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The Human Factor Podcast Episode 61: Building Confidence and Telling Your Own Story with Emily Jaenson
We’re joined by a truly inspiring Emily Jaenson whose journey proves that confidence isn’t just a trait—it’s a practice. Once too shy to order a pizza, she went on to become one of the few female General Managers in Minor League Baseball, delivered one of the most-watched TEDx talks of 2022, and is now a leading global speaker and coach on confidence. Together, we explore how self-belief can either free you or hold you back, how it impacts not just our careers but our relationships, and how we can cultivate confidence in ourselves and others in a way that lifts everyone around us. If you’ve ever wondered whether confidence is a gift or a skill—or how to harness it without tipping into ego—this episode is for you.
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The Human Factor Podcast Episode 60: Customer Value: Life On The Front Line with Donna Whittaker
We’re joined by Donna Whittaker for a behind-the-scenes look at EG On the Move, where human capability isn’t just a concept—it’s a strategic driver. Together, we unpack what it takes to support and empower front-line teams, and why the employee proposition behind them is more important than ever.
If you're thinking about how to create standout customer experiences from the inside out, this episode is for you.
The Human Factor Podcast series, hosted by Michael Esau (Global HCM Value Advisory) and Simon Humphreys (Global HCM Solution Advisory), explores human capital management topics, trends, challenges, and opportunities facing organizations today. Listen as Michael and Simon interview guests including HR leaders, influencers, experts, authors, and advisors from inside and outside of the SAP ecosystem about their insights, experiences, and guidance on relevant topics from the world of work. Each episode features detailed discussions on the topics and themes that challenge and inspire us every day and their impact on the success and sustainability of our organizations.
All episodes are available via popular podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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