Maximizing the performance and value of people in the workforce should be a primary focus for any business these days. It is a complex task, especially for larger organizations, and chances for success can be increased by investment in human capital management (HCM) applications. In this competitive software market SAP is making a strong push, aided by acquisitions in the last three years of SuccessFactors for talent management and more recently Fieldglass for contingent labor management. Recently I attended the SAP HCM analyst summit to hear about its direction and plans to grow its market share. The company has made progress since our last analyst perspective on it. Mike Ettling, SAP’s president for the HR line of business, discussed its newly refined strategy and organizational structure; the company has added executives from around the globe to emphasize its commitment to helping human resources organizations.
Topics: Analytics, Business Analytics, Business Performance, Cloud Computing, Compensation, Financial Performance, HCM, HRMS, Learning, Operational Performance, Performance, Recruiting, SAP, SuccessFactors, Vendor Management Systems, Workforce Analytics, Workforce Management, Workforce Planning, Human Capital Management
Beqom Simplifies Compensation in Sophisticated Ways
It is more important than ever for businesses to attract and retain the best talent, and managing compensation effectively is an essential tool for doing so. Obviously companies must pay well to compete, but managing salary, merit pay, variable pay and incentives for employees, tracking their hiring anniversaries and conducting accurate performance appraisals make total compensation management a complex process. All of this must be managed within budget and policy guidelines. As organizations grow and require more employees, the challenges multiply and the difficulty increases. Our benchmark research finds that inconsistent execution is the top impediment to effective compensation management for nearly half (47%) of organizations. Software designed for this purpose can help.
Topics: Business Performance, CFO, Compensation, Customer & Contact Center, finance, Financial Performance, HCM, HR, Operational Performance, Sales Compensation, Talent Management, TCM, Workforce Performance, Human Capital Management
Ventana Research Rates Total Compensation Management Software in 2014 Value Index
Now available from Ventana Research is our Value Index on Total Compensation Management for 2014. Total compensation management directly addresses one of an organization’s largest investments – employee pay. As such it is a critical activity for supporting other human capital management and talent management processes.
Topics: Analytics, beqom, Business Analytics, Business Collaboration, Cloud Computing, Decusoft, Financial Performance, IBM, Kenexa, Mobility, Oracle, Pay for Performance, Peoplefluent, SAP, SuccessFactors, SumTotal Systems, TCM, Towers Watson, Value Index, Workforce Performance, Human Capital Management, Compensation
Ultimate Software Modernizes and Expands Human Capital Management Suite
Ultimate Software is one of the larger players in the market for human capital management (HCM) software, with roots in providing human resources and payroll management products. Recently I attended its annual Connections conference. Last year the company focused attention on expansion of its global capabilities, which I analyzed, while this year it highlighted broadening and modernizing of the product suite.
Topics: Business Collaboration, HCM, HR Management, HRMS, Mobile, Recruiting, Talent Management, Ultimate Software, Workforce Performance, Office of Finance, Compensation
The Human Capital Management Technology Revolution in 2014
Human capital will continue to be an organization’s largest investment in 2014 and if productive will be one of its most valuable assets and differentiators. It also continues to rank as top priority by CEOs across the industry. We anticipate that businesses that take advantage of the innovative technology now available for human capital management (HCM) will gain a competitive advantage. Ventana Research will track these technological advances and how they are put to use by organizations that deploy them.
Topics: Business Analytics, Business Collaboration, Business Performance, CHRO, Cloud Computing, Compensation, Customer & Contact Center, Financial Performance, Governance, HCM, HR, Human Capital Management, Operational Performance, Recruiting, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Sales Performance, Social Media, Supply Chain Performance, Talent Management, Workforce Performance
