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Become a pioneer of SAP´s next-generation, cloud-based HR solution with this comprehensive guide to SAP SuccessFactors! From cloud computing basics to implementing processes and transactions in Employee Central, get the know-how you need to simplify your HR operation. Updated and revised, additional coverage includes new integration packages, a Job Profile Builder, added SAP HANA Cloud Platform info, MDF details, and more. See how SAP SuccessFactors can improve your HR workflow!
Highlights:

SuccessFactors HCM suite
Cloud-based HR
Employee Central and Employee Central Payroll
Job Profile Builder
Metadata Framework extensibility
Administration and implementation
Compensation, Recruiting, Learning modules
SuccessFactors Mobile app
SAP HANA Cloud Platform
Onboarding
SAP Jam

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... Foreword ... 19

... Acknowledgments ... 21

1 ... Introduction ... 23

1.1 ... Terminology and Concepts ... 23

1.2 ... About SuccessFactors ... 26

1.3 ... SuccessFactors HCM Suite ... 27

1.4 ... SAP Strategy and Roadmap ... 41

1.5 ... Licensing ... 44

1.6 ... Summary ... 45

2 ... Implementing SuccessFactors HCM ... 47

2.1 ... Implementation Considerations ... 47

2.2 ... Project Structure ... 52

2.3 ... Project Methodology ... 55

2.4 ... Project Delivery ... 61

2.5 ... Summary ... 63

3 ... Integration with SAP ERP HCM ... 65

3.1 ... Integration Strategy ... 66

3.2 ... Integration Technology ... 69

3.3 ... Talent Hybrid Integration Packages ... 76

3.4 ... Other Talent Integration Content ... 112

3.5 ... Employee Central Integrations ... 114

3.6 ... Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) ... 132

3.7 ... Other Integration Content ... 137

3.8 ... Summary ... 139

4 ... Platform and Extensibility ... 141

4.1 ... Technical Architecture ... 142

4.2 ... Security ... 147

4.3 ... OneAdmin ... 150

4.4 ... Role-Based Permissions ... 152

4.5 ... User Data File (UDF) ... 167

4.6 ... User Interface ... 171

4.7 ... Home Page ... 177

4.8 ... Employee Profile ... 180

4.9 ... Company Info ... 197

4.10 ... Talent Card ... 201

4.11 ... Presentations ... 202

4.12 ... Skills and Competencies ... 212

4.13 ... Job Profile Builder ... 213

4.14 ... Picklists ... 224

4.15 ... Upgrade Center ... 225

4.16 ... Metadata Framework ... 227

4.17 ... Employee Central Extensions ... 238

4.18 ... Summary ... 240

5 ... Administering SuccessFactors ... 243

5.1 ... System Configuration and Administration ... 244

5.2 ... User Management ... 247

5.3 ... Authentication and Password Policy ... 251

5.4 ... Email Notifications ... 252

5.5 ... Picklist Management ... 253

5.6 ... Employee Data Imports ... 255

5.7 ... Data Retention Management ... 257

5.8 ... Instance Synchronization Tool ... 260

5.9 ... Business Configuration ... 263

5.10 ... Employee Central Administration ... 264

5.11 ... Summary ... 268

6 ... Employee Central ... 269

6.1 ... Employee Central Business Drivers ... 270

6.2 ... Data Objects ... 273

6.3 ... Employee Data ... 279

6.4 ... Events ... 284

6.5 ... Processes, Transactions, and Features ... 286

6.6 ... Reporting ... 328

6.8 ... Summary ... 333

7 ... Performance and Goals ... 335

7.1 ... Goal Management ... 336

7.2 ... Performance Management ... 345

7.3 ... 360 Multi-Rater Assessment ... 352

7.4 ... Calibration ... 353

7.5 ... Summary ... 354

8 ... Compensation ... 357

8.1 ... Compensation Solution ... 358

8.2 ... Variable Pay Solution ... 395

8.3 ... Decentralized Administration ... 407

8.4 ... Summary ... 408

9 ... Recruiting Execution ... 409

9.1 ... Recruiting Execution Foundation ... 411

9.2 ... Requisition Creation and Approval ... 414

9.3 ... Job Posting and Sourcing ... 415

9.4 ... Candidate Experience ... 419

9.5 ... Candidate Data Model ... 423

9.6 ... Candidate Selection Management ... 425

9.7 ... Offer Management ... 430

9.8 ... Hiring and Onboarding ... 433

9.9 ... Employee Referral ... 434

9.10 ... Summary ... 434

10 ... Onboarding ... 437

10.1 ... Pre-hire Verification Steps ... 438

10.2 ... Introductory Information ... 439

10.3 ... Activities ... 440

10.4 ... Paperwork ... 442

10.5 ... Integration ... 443

10.6 ... Summary ... 444

11 ... SuccessFactors Learning ... 445

11.1 ... User Interface ... 446

11.2 ... Supervisor Interface ... 453

11.3 ... Administrator Interface ... 456

11.4 ... Security and Access ... 463

11.5 ... Summary ... 466

12 ... Succession & Development ... 469

12.1 ... Succession ... 470

12.2 ... Development ... 491

12.3 ... Summary ... 501

13 ... Workforce Analytics ... 503

13.1 ... The Foundation of Workforce A

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