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In the first episode of our Insights series, David Morris, MD of Transformative Business Services and Marc Hardwick of TechMarketView join host Alison McHarg, Sopra Steria Marketing, to discuss the challenges facing Sopra Steria Lumina's creation and why the need for trusted, responsible AI-enabled transformation has never been more urgent. The discussion examines the challenges facing public services and organisations today, and how Sopra Steria Lumina brings together technology, data and hu...
10 Jul 2026
A Workforce and Employability Experience Shaped by AI
Our Insights podcast features host Alison McHarg, Sopra Steria Marketing and panel speakers Nick Heckscher, Chief Experience Officer – Sopra Steria Resourcing and Naomi Appleton Future Skills and Careers Manager, Sopra Steria. Moving beyond automation and productivity gains, the conversation examines AI’s impact on skills, employability, workforce planning, recruitment, fairness, inclusion and human potential. Drawing on their real-world experience, the panel share practical, human-centred in...
10 Jul 2026
Retention under pressure: Fixing culture in NHS Trusts
Employee retention in the NHS is under pressure. Organisational culture is defined by what people experience every day. From first interaction to everyday practice, culture shapes whether people stay. In this podcast, Allie Kennedy Resourcing Solutions Consultant and healthcare leader Janine La Rosa explore: - Why culture is built across the entire candidate journey, not just inside the organisation. - How behaviours under pressure can strengthen or undermine retention. - The role recruitm...
6 Feb 2026
Top Tips for 2026
In this new podcast episode of Sopra Steria Insights, Resourcing Solutions Consultants Allie Kennedy and Ceri Amphlett explore what’s changing in recruitment and what matters most. If you’ve ever tried to place square pegs in round holes in public sector hiring, this podcast is for you. Allie and Ceri reflect on 2025 and share 10 practical tips for 2026 that teams can use right now. Included in what they cover: AI & automation for speed and fairness (humans make the final ca...
11 Dec 2025
Human-centred transformation: Technology that works for people
In this episode, Adrian Fieldhouse, Managing Director of Strategic Digital Solutions at Sopra Steria, and Marc Hardwick, Senior Research Director at TechMarketView, discuss how organisations can responsibly scale digital transformation by embedding trust, transparency, and human-centered values throughout the process.
1 Dec 2025
Scaling with confidence: Embedding AI into the digital core
In our new podcast series, we join forces with TechMarketView to unpick what it really takes to embed and scale AI responsibly. Spoiler – you need to look beyond the tech. Across three episodes, Adrian Fieldhouse, Managing Director of Strategic Digital Solutions at Sopra Steria, and Marc Hardwick, Senior Research Director at TechMarketView, discuss the elements that can make or break an organisation’s experience with AI. Adrian Fieldhouse, Managing Director of Strategic Digital...
17 Nov 2025
A changing landscape
In this episode, host Alison McHarg sits down with Nick Heckscher, our Chief Experience Officer – Resourcing, for a thought-provoking conversation about the evolving world of recruitment. They explore how applying for a role today compares to 30 years ago, what’s changed and what’s stayed the same. From the growing role of AI in job searches to the increasing importance of candidate experience, Alison and Nick unpack the variables shaping the recruitment process, including the wealth of resea...
4 Nov 2025
AI: A deep dive into Agentic
From tool to co-worker: The rise of Agentic AI In this episode of Sopra Steria Insights, Neil Gladstone, AI and Data Practice Director at Sopra Steria, Spencer Izard, Principal Analyst at PAC, and Adam Spearing, EMEA Head of AI Innovation at ServiceNow, explore a major shift in the world of artificial intelligence - the rise of agentic AI. They discuss what happens when AI stops being just a tool and starts acting like a coworker, bringing autonomy, reasoning, and collaboration into the workp...
4 Nov 2025
AI: A deep dive into workforce transformation
Empowering people in the age of AI Join us for an exciting episode of Sopra Steria Insights, where Becky Davis, AI Consulting Director at Sopra Steria Next, and David Parsons, Chief Operating Officer, Transformative Business Services at Sopra Steria, explore what it really takes to help organisations and their people adapt to the AI era. They discuss how businesses can build confidence in AI, lead meaningful cultural change, and prepare their workforce for the future.
4 Nov 2025
AI: A deep dive into PoC failure
Join us for a new episode of Sopra Steria Insights, where Neil Gladstone, AI and Data Practice Director at Sopra Steria and Tom Staley, Tech Advisory and Innovation Lead at Sopra Steria Next uncover why so many AI proof of concepts never make it past the pilot stage and what it really takes to scale them successfully. Tune in to discover how organisations can move beyond experimentation to deliver AI that’s ethical, valuable, and built for real-world impact.
8 Aug 2025
Going to extremes – Discussing the UK jobs market
Recruitment is evolving, with renewed emphasis on delivering a positive candidate experience and ensuring satisfaction for both recruiters and successful applicants. This balanced approach reflects recruitment working at its best—where everyone involved feels valued and supported. Our Insights podcast features our host Alison McHarg, Sopra Steria Marketing and Nick Heckscher, Chief Experience Officer – Sopra Steria Resourcing. We explore how recruitment is changing fast to include more AI out...
10 Dec 2024
AI: A deep dive into hyperautomation
Sopra Steria's Richard Caddick and Simon Baxter explore how hyperautomation transforms business processes end to end, unlocking efficiency and innovation at scale.
10 Dec 2024
AI: A deep dive into data
Susannah Matschke and Simon Baxter explore the critical role of data in AI, discussing industry-specific challenges, contextual data, and unlocking value from data silos to drive smarter decisions.
10 Dec 2024
AI: A deep dive into ethics
Nicholas Wild and Simon Baxter, industry experts on digital ethics, explore the pressing concerns and necessary accountability for responsible AI development and deployment.
5 Jun 2024
Embracing emerging technologies in financial services
Discover the transformative effects of technology on the financial sector. Craig Wilson, Managing Director for Sopra Steria Private Sector, and Jon Davies, Research Director at TechMarketView discuss advancements in automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and emerging technologies, highlighting their impact on customer outcomes, regulatory compliance, and service provision.About the speakers Craig Wilson, Managing Director for the Private Sector, Sopra Steria Craig is ...
16 May 2024
How regulations reshape the financial services sector
Explore the impact of regulatory shifts on customer-centricity within financial services with Craig Wilson, Managing Director for Sopra Steria Private Sector, and Jon Davies, Research Director at TechMarketView. Gain insights into how regulatory changes shape banking services and products, emphasising the importance of data and customer experience.About the speakers Craig Wilson, Managing Director for the Private Sector, Sopra Steria Craig is the Head of the Private Sect...
13 May 2024
Challenges shaping modern banking
Join Craig Wilson, Managing Director for Sopra Steria Private Sector, and Jon Davies, Research Director at TechMarketView, as they explore the challenges facing banks in today's dynamic financial landscape. Discover how these challenges influence global markets, customer experience, and the role of emerging technologies in supporting banks.About the speakers Craig Wilson, Managing Director for the Private Sector, Sopra Steria Craig is the Head of the Private Sector, res...
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