Podcasts

In this episode of the SAP HR Mavericks podcast, our host Silvia Moreno Rodriguez, SAP Marketing Director, is joined by Katrien De Wever, SAP Business Development Manager at SD Worx, to tackle a common belief: that SAP SuccessFactors is too expensive for mid-market companies. Katrien explains why doing nothing is often the more expensive choice.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why complexity matters more than headcount: There is no magic number of employees where SuccessFactors starts to pay off. Katrien explains which signs tell you it’s time to invest.
• How a phased approach keeps costs manageable: You don’t need a big-bang implementation. Katrien shares how starting small and building step by step helps you see value sooner.
• Where companies see results first: Some benefits show up almost right away. Katrien shares practical examples of where companies see a return early, from recruitment to payroll.
• Why keeping the core clean pays off: Copying complex processes into a new system wipes out the efficiency gains. Katrien explains how sticking to SuccessFactors best practices makes your return on investment measurable.
• How to build a business case for your CFO and CEO: The cost of doing nothing includes hidden costs many companies never measure. Katrien explains how to bring them into the conversation.

Stay for the speed round, where Katrien shares whether she would invest in SuccessFactors as the CEO of a growing mid-market company.

Speaker: Paul Friel  

Hiring internationally is easier than ever. Staying compliant while moving quickly is the real challenge. In this episode of HR Without Borders, Liz Leal Rojas and Paul Friel from G-P discuss how Employer of Record services help businesses accelerate international expansion while managing compliance. They also explore when organisations should move from an EOR model to their own legal entity and global payroll setup. 

Simplifying payroll. Amplifying the Joy of Payday.

In this episode of the SAP HR Mavericks podcast, our host Silvia Moreno Rodriguez, SAP Marketing Director, is joined by Sergio Graziano, Pre-Sales Lead for Workforce Management at SD Worx, to talk about how workforce management has moved from a back-office task to a boardroom priority.

In this episode, we cover: 

• Why workforce management is no longer just time and attendance: Clocking in and out used to be the whole story. Now scheduling, payroll integration and employee experience all sit under one system, and Business Leaders are starting to see the impact this has on payslip accuracy and staff retention. 
• How skills are replacing job titles in scheduling: Companies are moving away from filling fixed roles and toward matching tasks to the people best suited for them. This shift also takes employee preferences and availability into account, which is changing how schedules get built. 
• Where AI is actually making a difference today: AI is automating scheduling decisions and starting to let non-technical users write policies and rules in plain language. On the compliance and configuration side, AI still has a way to go and remains an area for the future. 
• What happens when humans and AI agents share a schedule: Sergio shares his view on how planning will eventually include both people and AI agents working side by side, and why organisations need to start thinking now about how that division of labour will work.
• Why compliance is the biggest hidden cost: With regulations changing by country and by year, especially across Europe, non-compliance is not just a fine. It is wasted time, wasted budget and, in some cases, a legal risk.

Tune in to hear Sergio's take on what HR Leaders should be focusing on right now, and get a glimpse of what workforce management could look like by 2030.

In this episode of the SAP HR Mavericks podcast, our colleague Silvia Moreno Rodriguez, SAP Marketing Director, is joined by Elton Schwerzel, SAP Sales Director, to explore what cloud sovereignty really means when it comes to employee data and HR systems.

In this episode, we cover: 

• Why organisations are accelerating data governance initiatives: Payroll data, performance records, health information and career histories directly affect people's lives, pushing sovereignty from an IT question into a leadership and trust issue. 
• How geopolitical pressure is reshaping cloud strategies: European organisations are increasingly weighing local and regional cloud providers as reliance on global infrastructure comes under scrutiny. 
• What "data sovereignty" really means beyond infrastructure: It's not just about where data is stored, but about who can access it, under which laws it's processed, and how transparent organisations are with employees about it. 
• Why this isn't a separate project, but embedded in every HR and payroll decision: From jurisdiction and cross-border data flows to AI-driven people analytics, sovereignty now touches nearly every decision HR and IT make together.

At SD Worx, we see this every day. Success does not come from choosing cloud vs on-premise. It comes from building a strategy that aligns technology, compliance, and operations from the start.

In this episode of SAP HR Mavericks podcast, our colleagues Silvia Moreno, SAP Marketing Director, and Amanda Rodriguez, SAP Partner Alliance and Portfolio Director, share expert insights to help organisations navigate this change with confidence.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why delaying cloud migration is becoming a real business risk: Waiting too long can leave organisations with shrinking support, limited innovation access, and less time to execute a well-planned transition.
• What companies often underestimate when planning the move: Critical elements like data readiness, payroll dependencies and integrations are often more complex than expected.
• How HR and IT leaders can align to make the transition smoother: Early collaboration helps bridge technical and business priorities, avoiding misalignment later in the project.

The move from on-premise to the cloud is no longer something organisations can postpone. If you are still shaping your roadmap, this episode brings clarity and direction.

In this episode of the SAP HR Mavericks Podcast, we kick off a new series exploring the future of HR. Our host, Silvia Moreno and Ruud van Galen share perspectives on how HR is evolving from an operational function to a true strategic partner in the business. 

In this episode, we cover: 

• The key HR trends shaping 2026: From evolving roles to new priorities, HR is rapidly transforming into a strategic driver of business success. 
• Why AI is transforming HR and what companies often get wrong: While AI offers huge potential, many organisations underestimate the need for a clear strategy and proper foundations.
• The importance of data quality before AI adoption: Without accurate and reliable data, AI-driven insights can lead to poor or misleading decisions. 
• How HR can speak the language of finance and drive business value: Translating people metrics into financial outcomes is key to influencing leadership and shaping strategy. 
• The role of SAP SuccessFactors in enabling strategic HR: Modern solutions are helping HR teams become more data-driven, integrated and aligned with business goals. 
• Why skills, workforce planning, and payroll are more critical than ever: Talent gaps, ageing workforces and complex payroll environments are driving new priorities for HR.

In the fourth episode of SAP HR Mavericks podcast, host Silvia Moreno explores the vital topic of payroll with guest Luke Marson. They discuss how SAP's Employee Central Payroll integrates with HR functions to streamline payroll management.

Key Discussion Points:

• SAP and Employee Central Payroll: An overview of how SAP solutions enhance payroll efficiency.
• Innovative Practices: The role of automation and technology in modern payroll processing.
• Employee Experience: The importance of transparency in payroll for boosting employee trust and satisfaction.
• Compliance: Addressing the need for adherence to local regulations and risk management.
• Future Trends: Insights into data analytics and flexible pay options shaping the future of payroll.

In the third episode of the SAP HR Mavericks podcast, we discuss AI and HR, how to navigate the revolution and distinguish between hope and hype.

SAP HR Mavericks Podcast – Episode 2: Everything You Need to Know about SuccessConnect 2024

Tune into Episode 1 of the SAP HR Mavericks Podcast, where our own Luke Marson, Director of SAP Go-to-Market & Innovation, and Silvia Moreno Rodriguez, Head of International Marketing, explore the SAP HR Revolution of 2027. They dive into how businesses can enhance their future with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll, ensuring a seamless transition from outdated systems to modern solutions.