Jeremy Masters

This year we split the report into a three-part series with the Future of SuccessFactors Consulting – Core HR, Payroll, Analytics, Concur (Part 2) and Future of SuccessFactors Consulting – Talent Management (Part 3) released over the past month. This is the first installment and hopefully everyone enjoys this series.

In this annual blog series SAP mentor Jarret Pazahanick brings together SAP HCM and SuccessFactors Industry Experts, SAP Mentors, SAP Press Authors, HR Expert authors and well known conference speakers to share their experiences and thoughts on the developments and progression in the SAP and SuccesFactors industry, the key themes from 2015 and what the future holds. I am honored to be a part of this elite team of authors for this blog.

The self-services landscape is changing. Wrap your mind around the HCM Self-Services picture with this guide to on-premise self-service offerings. Understand the benefits, functionality, and business processes enabled by new technology like the HR Renewal Add-on for HCM and SAP Fiori, and see how to integrate them into your self-services strategy. Take advantage of HCM solutions that extend your reach and keep you connected and adaptable to the HR environment.

ESS and MSS: what it is… Show more

The self-services landscape is changing. Wrap your mind around the HCM Self-Services picture with this guide to on-premise self-service offerings. Understand the benefits, functionality, and business processes enabled by new technology like the HR Renewal Add-on for HCM and SAP Fiori, and see how to integrate them into your self-services strategy. Take advantage of HCM solutions that extend your reach and keep you connected and adaptable to the HR environment.

ESS and MSS: what it is, how it has evolved over the years, and how it fits into an HR Service Delivery model.
Learn how to implement an effective self-services approach.
Explore the latest core HR enhancements like HR Renewal and SAP Fiori Show less

The 2014 edition of the article of the future of SAP HCM consulting after the acquisition of SuccessFactors featuring leading domain experts talking about the impact on their respective field

Convenient reference for all important infotypes in SAP ERP HCM
Locate infotypes in SAP ERP HCM by application and task and in alphabetical order
Includes concise explanations of when and how to use each infotype
Covers more than 200 HR infotypes!

A properly implemented HCM system can utilize hundreds of important infotypes. But how can you manage them all effectively—or even keep them straight? This guide will put the infotypes relevant to you at your fingertips, teaching you… Show more

Convenient reference for all important infotypes in SAP ERP HCM
Locate infotypes in SAP ERP HCM by application and task and in alphabetical order
Includes concise explanations of when and how to use each infotype
Covers more than 200 HR infotypes!

A properly implemented HCM system can utilize hundreds of important infotypes. But how can you manage them all effectively—or even keep them straight? This guide will put the infotypes relevant to you at your fingertips, teaching you when, why, and how to use a particular infotype, when to create a custom infotype, and which infotypes have been updated or replaced by others. Browse the chapters of infotypes by module or use the in-depth index of this one-stop infotype resource. Show less

2013 version of the future of SAP HCM consulting after the acquisition of SuccessFactors featuring leading domain experts talking about the impact on their respective field

The first article (in 2012) of the future of SAP HCM consulting after the acquisition of SuccessFactors featuring leading domain experts talking about the impact on their respective field

Are you a human resources professional or consultant using, or considering using, SAP E-Recruiting? If so, this is the one book you need. The book is organized in a logical sequence to help you explore SAP E-Recruiting and assist you with the implementation, beginning with an introduction to general recruitment processes. From there you’ll learn about more technical topics such as SAP configuration and implementation specifi cs, as well as the enhancements that are possible within the flexible… Show more

Are you a human resources professional or consultant using, or considering using, SAP E-Recruiting? If so, this is the one book you need. The book is organized in a logical sequence to help you explore SAP E-Recruiting and assist you with the implementation, beginning with an introduction to general recruitment processes. From there you’ll learn about more technical topics such as SAP configuration and implementation specifi cs, as well as the enhancements that are possible within the flexible SAP NetWeaver® platform. You’ll also review a wide range of functional and technical subjects, including configuration, portal, search, security, reporting, vendor services, and integration. At the conclusion of the book, you’ll explore lessons learned from other SAP E-Recruiting implementations, and find useful information for your project team’s reference.

Basic Confi guration
Learn about basic confi guration and related infotypes available with SAP E-Recruiting, including its data model.

Recruiter Tools and Manager Self-Service
Explore requisition creation, maintenance, job postings, publications, questionnaires, scales, proficiencies, process templates, activity management, and correspondence management.

Candidate Management
Get an in-depth look at candidate management, including internal and external candidates, and learn about data privacy, the candidate profile, the applicant cockpit, and much more.

Integration with Other Components
Learn about the integration points between E-Recruiting and Personnel Administration, Organizational Management, and Qualification Management.

Reporting
Discover the standard reporting capability and get an overview of the reports available with SAP NetWeaver BW analytics. Show less

Strategically managing compensation is a key human capital management initiative that can greatly impact your company's success, and with SAP ERP HCM Enterprise Compensation Management you have the tools you need for an effective and consistent strategy. So if you're an HR professional, IT professional, or SAP ERP HCM consultant who needs to know how to deliver and support a successful enterprise compensation implementation using SAP, you'll find exactly what you need in this detailed… Show more

Strategically managing compensation is a key human capital management initiative that can greatly impact your company's success, and with SAP ERP HCM Enterprise Compensation Management you have the tools you need for an effective and consistent strategy. So if you're an HR professional, IT professional, or SAP ERP HCM consultant who needs to know how to deliver and support a successful enterprise compensation implementation using SAP, you'll find exactly what you need in this detailed, practical book.

Quickly learn the configuration and development strategies needed for a successful implementation and find out which tools are available to effectively manage and support both monetary and nonmonetary budgets, as you explore the budgeting cycle from preparation, initialization, and maintenance to closure. Then, discover how effectively ECM integrates with other SAP ERP HCM modules, including personnel administration, organizational management, personnel cost planning, performance management, and payroll.

The authors go well beyond the basics to explore job pricing functionality, including the process of setting up vendors, participating in salary surveys, importing market data from surveys, analyzing market data, and updating pay structures. Plus, they provide you with unparalled insight into advanced issues in a typical ECM implementation such as on-cycle growth and/or organizational promotions during the compensation cycle, off-cycle increases, and second level approval of compensation. Show less

Self-service for employees and managers has received widespread acceptance and is now being used by companies throughout the world. If you are working on or considering an SAP ERP HCM Employee Self-Service (ESS) and Manager Self-Service (MSS) implementation, this is the resource you need.

This book is written for HR and IT professionals, project managers, and consultants. It covers the project cycle from design to implementation, beginning with the details of why self-service is… Show more

Self-service for employees and managers has received widespread acceptance and is now being used by companies throughout the world. If you are working on or considering an SAP ERP HCM Employee Self-Service (ESS) and Manager Self-Service (MSS) implementation, this is the resource you need.

This book is written for HR and IT professionals, project managers, and consultants. It covers the project cycle from design to implementation, beginning with the details of why self-service is important to organizations, how it fits into a service delivery strategy, and how to approach developing a business case. An overview of ESS and MSS is provided along with details on the technical implementation, including the homepage framework, OADP (Object and Data Provider), and the underlying configuration.

Self-service fundamentals are also explained, including installation and setup, and a full review of the standard components available in SAP ESS and MSS Business Packages is included. More advanced topics, including delegation, workflow, and security authorizations are covered, and a case study and lessons-learned section provides real-world insights from past experiences. Show less

Finding and retaining talented employees is critical to every organization's success. But, do you have an effective process for managing employee performance? Are strategic initiatives being met or even tracked? If you're an SAP HCM professional, analyst, or consultant interested in managing employee performance, this indispensable book will help answer these questions.

Using the practical information and best practices provided, you'll discover new methods for process improvement, and… Show more

Finding and retaining talented employees is critical to every organization's success. But, do you have an effective process for managing employee performance? Are strategic initiatives being met or even tracked? If you're an SAP HCM professional, analyst, or consultant interested in managing employee performance, this indispensable book will help answer these questions.

Using the practical information and best practices provided, you'll discover new methods for process improvement, and you'll find detailed guidance on designing, building, and deploying an effective strategy. The book is composed of two parts: "Overview and Process" and "System Functionality and Implementation", which provides both functional and technical insight based on real-world implementation experience. Special attention is given to explaining the common deployment pain points and the mitigation steps to alleviate these issues.

The book covers the latest releases, including the R/3 Enterprise Release (4.7), SAP ERP 2004 (ECC 5.0), and SAP ERP 2005 (ECC 6.0). Show less