[ SAP Suc... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-sap-successfactors-hcm/reviews) [ SAP Suc... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-sap-successfactors-hcm/reviews) # SAP SuccessFactors HCM Features ##### ## Core HR (5) Organization Management Organizes employees in an org structure that can be used throughout the application for reporting, permissions, etc. Time, Attendance, and PTO Tracks time, attendance, paid time-off (PTO), sick time, schedules, and other workforce-related information. Salary Structures Manages position descriptions and pay grades/structures for each role Compliance Helps protect risk areas by ensuring compliance standards are met through tracking and reporting Benefits Administration Enables employees to manage their benefit plans by viewing plans, make changes during open enrollement, and for life event changes. Employers can report and manage payroll deductions based on selected plan options Show More ##### ## Platform (25) Customization Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique processes. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views. Integration APIs Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications. Internationalization Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies. User, Role, and Access Management Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, and groups. Dashboards Creates dashboards to track information like open positions, current headcount, and recruiting pipeline. Reporting Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards. APIs / Integration Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc. with other software applications. Internationalization Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies. Performance and Reliability Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took. Mobile User Support Allows software to be easily used on multiple mobile devices include phone and tablet devices. Offline Provides users ability to create and access expense reports/timesheets while not connected to internet. Reporting and Dashboards Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards. User, Role, and Access Management Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. Performance and Reliability Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took. Scalability Allows administrator to easily add employees and grow payroll process as their company grows. Reward Structuring Define compensation packages and allowance plans within the system. Specify the various components of compensation, including base pay, bonuses, and equity. Structure compensation pools and hierarchies for continual planning. Event Management Coordinate new hire, transfer, promotion, and termination events within the system using rules to automatically facilitate the associated compensation adjustments. Workflow Automation Streamline the flow of work processes by establishing triggers and alerts that notify and route information to the appropriate people when their action is required within the compensation process. Compensation History Access employee compensation history and talent records when evaluating compensation adjustments to inform decision making. Automated Compliance Maintain compliance with corporate policies, state mandates, and federal regulations regarding compensation with built in compliance features, including automated identification and flagging of unapproved behaviors. Performance Management Integration Integrate employee performance data from a third-party performance management solution to supplement compensation history and establish pay-for-performance compensation structures. Embedded Analytics View budgetory allocations across the organization, compensation information related to individual employees or departments, and underlying compensation trends in analytics dashboards embedded in the system. Reporting Capabilities Create standard and ad-hoc reports of compensation data within the system. Trends and other graphical representations of data displayed by analytics dashboards can be included in reports. Compensation Data Management Easily import data into or export data from the system, and access employee compensation data quickly within the system. Create compensation hierarchies so that managers can access relevant team information. Internationalization Extend compensation configurations around the globe using flexible location profiles, multiple language options, and automatic currency conversion tools within the system. Show More ##### ## Time Tracking (3) Ease of Completing Timesheets Timesheet entry takes little time and is intuitive for new users Tracking Time to Project/Task Users can easily track time based on task or activity and assign to projects Billable Time Rate Management Allows users and administrators to adjust rates based on user, role, task, project assignments, etc. Show More ##### ## Client Invoicing (2) Invoice Creation and Delivery Ability to create and send printable or electronic invoices. Includes standard invoice style library that can be customized/branded. Electronic Payments Accepts electronic payments from clients Show More ##### ## Mobile Time Tracking (1) Time Tracking Allows users to track and enter time spent on project tasks from mobile device. Show More ##### ## Administration (14) Business Tool Integration Provides standard connectors for popular Finance, Payroll, HRMS and CRM systems Workflow Routes Timesheets, Invoices, Expense reports through approval process. Easy to maintain and administer Automated Reminders Sends automatic reminders to employees that have not completed expenses reports and/or timesheets Policy Compliance Management Enables administrators to create rules that enforce compliances of corporate time and expense policies User, Role, and Access Management Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. Payroll Entry Allows administrator to enter payroll for all employees based on salary or total hours worked. Time Off Accrual Calculation and tracking of sick and vacation days. Direct Deposit Automatically deposits paychecks into employees' bank accounts. Expense Reimbursement Allows administrator to reimburse employees for business-related purchases. Pre-tax Deductions Automatically deducts wages for health care, 401(k) plans, etc. from paychecks. Wage Garnishment Allows administrator to set up for wage garnishments to be deducted automatically from employers' paychecks. Approvals Administrator can submit payroll approval request and the approver can approve, deny, or re-assign it to the appropriate approver. Check/W-2 Printing Allows administrators to print valid paychecks and W-2 forms. Check/W-2 Delivery Sends printed checks to administrator to distribute to employees. Show More ##### ## Employee Self Service (3) Web Portal Allows employees to access current and past pay stubs, W-2 forms, and additional salary information. Benefits Manager Allows employees to answer or update questions pertaining to benefits and receive information about benefit providers. Mobile Allows employees to view pay stub and W-2 information via a smartphone app or mobile optimized website. Show More ##### ## Taxes (3) Tax Calculation Calculates taxes due and may include resources or tools for federal and state tax compliance. Tax Filing Files payroll tax forms automatically for federal, state, and local taxes. Automatic Tax Payment Allows payroll vendor, via power of attorney, to make electronic payments of withheld taxes to government. Show More ##### ## Integration (4) API / Integration Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications. Time Tracking Integration Enables administrator to import hours from time tracking systems. Accounting Integration Provides standard integration with third party accounting software. Core HR Integration Provides standard integration with third party core HR software. Show More ##### ## Workforce Management Platform Features (10) Labor Forecasting Predict the number and types of employees necessary to meet anticipated demand to control labor costs. Shift Scheduling Plan employee work shifts according to availability and provide notifications to employees when they are scheduled. Time & Attendance Tracking Let employees track the hours they have worked through integrations with time tracking products or built in time tracking features. Absence & Leave Management Employees can submit paid time off (PTO) or leave of absence requests that managers can approve or deny within the platform. Skills Management Organize, sort, and view employees based on skills and qualifications in order to make smarter workforce decisions. Succession Planning Identify high performing employees with potential to be promoted with minimal development. Workforce Analytics Tools designed to help analyze employee data and develop baselines for evaluating and optimizing workforce management. Self-Service Capabilities Web portals through which employees can view their schedules, submit PTO requests, configure work availability and preferences, and self-schedule from available work times. Mobile Shift Scheduling Managers and employees can create or claim available work shifts and receive notifications on their mobile device. Team Communication Message other team members or managers through built-in text or emailing functions and communicate scheduling or leave requests. Show More ##### ## Benefits Administration Platform Features (20) Benefits Record Management Track and manage employee benefits information and eligibility information within a centralized database. Enrollment Planning Facilitate employee enrollment in health insurance plans during open enrollment and special enrollment periods. Make changes to benefits data in real time. Third-Party Carrier Integration Access a unique marketplace of benefits products provided by third-party carriers. Select from pre-built bundles or customize your own bundles within the system to offer to your employees. Document Management Store and organize on-boarding benefits documents such as I-9s, W-4s, W-9s, and other employee agreements. Total Compensation Statements Prepare ad-hoc and historical total compensation statements for employees. Employees can access statements to find a comprehensive view of their compensation, including benefits, wages, and stock options. Self-Service Portal Allow employees to log in and review the details of their employee benefits program elections 24/7 and make changes and enroll in benefits as required. Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with federal and state benefits regulations, including the Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (COBRA), Affordable Care Act (ACA), and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Mobile Benefits Access Provide access to employee benefits information including ID numbers, deductibles, in- and out-of-network costs, and more. Benefits Record Management Track and manage employee benefits information and eligibility information within a centralized database. Enrollment Planning Facilitate employee enrollment in health insurance plans during open enrollment and special enrollment periods. Make changes to benefits data in real time. Third-Party Carrier Integration Access a unique marketplace of benefits products provided by third-party carriers. Select from pre-built bundles or customize your own bundles within the system to offer to your employees. Document Management Store and organize on-boarding benefits documents such as I-9s, W-4s, W-9s, and other employee agreements. Total Compensation Statements Prepare ad-hoc and historical total compensation statements for employees. Employees can access statements to find a comprehensive view of their compensation, including benefits, wages, and stock options. Self-Service Portal Allow employees to log in and review the details of their employee benefits program elections 24/7 and make changes and enroll in benefits as required. Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with federal and state benefits regulations, including the Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (COBRA), Affordable Care Act (ACA), and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Benefits Dashboards An easy to read, often single page, real-time user interface, showing a graphical presentation of the current status and historical trends of benefits data to enable instantaneous and informed decisions to be made at a glance. Mobile Benefits Access Provide access to employee benefits information including ID numbers, deductibles, in- and out-of-network costs, and more. Integrations / APIs The platform can integrate with HR and payroll software to manage employee data such as new hires, general profiles, salary changes, benefit deductions, and terminations into a single system of record. Internationalization Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies. Mobility Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go. Show More ##### ## Sourcing (5) Candidate Search Searches for qualified candidates by integrating with career sites. Career Page Configuration Configures branded career page for the users website. Social Sourcing Enables the user to share job posting on social channels. Job Posting Posts job listings to job boards. Candidate Sourcing Metrics Reports where applicants are finding job listings. Show More ##### ## Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System (7) Candidate Evaluations Enables users to share feedback on candidates. Applicant Data Management Stores applicant data that can be accessed by multiple people on a team. Hiring Processes Tracking Tracks a candidates spot in the hiring process. Automated Resume Parsing Analyzes resumes and applicant data based on user-selected preferences. Scheduling Integrates with calendars and allows the scheduling of phone screens and interviews. Candidate-Facing Statuses Enables candidates to view their position in the process. Workflow Building Enables the building of custom recruiting workflows. Show More ##### ## Platform Content (14) Forms Library Provides users with a pre-built library of templated forms related to the hiring process. E-Forms Provides electronic forms for employees to complete. E-Signature Enables new hires to sign forms electronically. Background Checks Enables the employer to perform background checks. Offer Letter Approvals Provides user with offer letter templates. Offer Letter Templates Enables all stakeholders to approve offer letters. Employee Pulse Surveys Distribute short, customizable culture-focused surveys or polls to employees to measure the various factors of employee engagement, including job, environment, and pay satisfaction. Survey Customization Customize various components of surveys, including individual questions, distribution frequency, audience size, and anonymity. Goal and Challenge Creation Set professional and personal goals with customizable due dates and milestones within the system. Share these goals with other users and track and measure performance using built in tools. Science-based templates Provides content templates built by academics and/or practitioners and leverage science and research. Digital Strategy Manages employer branding across mobile, digital, and social media. Candidate Relationship Management Offers a candidate relationship management (CRM) system to track and organize candidates across mobile, digital, and social media. Employer Branding Provides tools that help optimize employer branding on career sites, job portals, and employee testimonial pages. Social Recruiting Provides social recruiting tools, job distribution features, and candidate relationship management (CRM) capabilities. Show More ##### ## Platform Additional Functionality (11) Self-Service Portal Enables employees to login and view their onboarding process. Automated Team Introductions Introduces new hires to employees based on org chart. Compliance Training Provides training on relevant compliance issues. Automated Onboarding Workflows Provides workflows which track new hire progress. Onboarding Notifications Provides notifications about the onboarding process to both the new hire and manager. Employee Segmenting Segment employees according to factors such as location, demographics, and position. Distribute surveys and filter survey results according to employee segments. Goal and Challenge Creation Set professional and personal goals with customizable due dates and milestones within the system. Share these goals with other users and track and measure performance using built in tools. Peer Recognition Send and receive recognition in the form of digital badges, awards, or messages to colleagues, employees, and managers. Recognition is displayed in real time in the platform on a live activity feed. Social Feedback Portal Communicate with team members and managers through a built-in customizable web portal. Users can communicate 1 on 1 with each other, and can ask questions, share frustrations, and make suggestions with varying degrees of anonymity. Dashboard Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with. Mobility Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go. Show More ##### ## Platform Data (7) Time-to-Productivity Reporting Provides metrics on the time it takes a new hire to reach productivity. Onboarding Process Reporting Provides holistic Metrics on the onboarding process. Visualization Contains tools to visalize data sets or workflows. Reporting Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress. Alerts and Notifications Self-monitors important metrics and sends notifications to users in-app or through email, text message or otherwise. Platform Search Find important content or files using keywords, metadata, tags, etc. Visualization Contains tools to visalize data sets or workflows Show More ##### ## Course Authoring (4) Course Builder Enables user to create courses. Role-Based Templates Provides templates for course creation based on industry or role. Assessments & Quizzes Designs and administrates tests and quizzes. Instructor-Led Training Enables for design of classes that are led by an instructor. Show More ##### ## Course Delivery (3) Learning Paths Creates sequences of classes which must be taken in a specific order. Communication & Notifications Provides functionality to communicate and send notifications to users. Assignment Scheduling Enables users to plan assignments and dispense them automatically. Show More ##### ## Course Management (4) Gamification Motivates users by tracking points, achievements, and badges. Varied User Types Limits user access to certain functionality and courses. Certifications Provides custom certifications to distribute after course completion. Industry Compliance Provides training solutions that are compliant with industry regulations such as manufacturing, government, law enforcement, healthcare, and more. Show More ##### ## LMS Marketplace (1) Course Marketplace Enables users to purchase and consume courses via an online marketplace. Show More ##### ## Interface (2) White Labeling Customizes LMS experience with custom branding, personalized URL, and more. Multilingual Provides multiple language choices. Show More ##### ## Automation (1) Process Automation Automate processes and eliminate errors associated with requesting, approving, and tracking paid and unpaid time off. Show More ##### ## Logistics (6) Dashboards & Reporting Analytical and reporting tools that provide visibility into labor cost and enable data-driven decisions. Data Collection Labor data collection options include web, mobile, and hardware. Lanuguage Options Provide multiple language options for a global user base. Security Secure solution so administers can maintain access rights and security. Employee Portal Employee portal lets employees log into the system to access all company and employee information. AI Uses AI processes to automate workflows by developing a comprehensive HR-knowledge base. Show More ##### ## Management (12) Schedule Creation Tools Tools that help in scheduling and shift creation and management. Schedule Management Tools that manage vacation, holidays, absences, breaks, and overtime. Employee Leave Management Manage employee's eligibility for paid and unpaid leave based on criteria including vacation, sick time and more. User Access Grant access to select features and data based on the users' role, both internally and externally. User Role Access Provides employees self service access and managers a centralized view. Employee Information Ability to manage employee information. Employee Information Automation Automate employee promotions and position changes and company policy changes. Ticketing Platform Tools that help create and manage a ticketing platform that facilitates cross-departamental communication. Single Sign-On The ability to sign onto a platform once and access a variety of software solutions without needing to sign into each one individually. Business Process Management Tools to create and organize business process flowcharts and documentation. Self-Service Web-based or intranet self-service portal enables employees to submit service requests. Dashboard & Reporting Dashboard and reporting on HR activities with workforce analytics capabilities. Show More ##### ## Monitoring (3) Regulations Enforcement Enforce federal, state, and organization regulations. Compliance Monitoring Monitor and maintain compliance. Integration Provide integrations with payroll software. Show More ##### ## Customization (2) Customization Provides a customizable soltution that HR professionals can adjust to suite the organization's needs. HR Integrations Integrates with core HR software to access employee information. Show More ##### ## HR Content (3) Knowledge Management A place to create articles with important information about processes and other crucial information that is easily accessible by employees. Content Delivery Tools to create and deliver content throughout an organization. Document Management The ability to organize and manage a variety of documents. Show More ##### ## Platform Basics (10) Interoperability Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete team workflows. Performance Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably. Internationalization Supports use by multi-national organizations with appropriate languages, currencies and other conversions. Security Provides appropriate tools, certifications and encryption to protect against fraud and malicious attacks. Performance Benchmarking Compare survey results to industry benchmarks to locate key areas for improvement. Evaluate survey results at either a high-level or individual employee level. Reporting & Dashboards Survey results can be visualized and reported on in real time, with manager dashboards and automated reporting tools. Reports can be customized and distributed to aid in organizational improvement and employee performance reviews. Interoperability Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete team workflows. Interoperability Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete team workflows. Performance Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably. Integrations Offers a built-in applicant tracking system (ATS) or integrates with third-party ATSs. Show More ##### ## Platform Functionality (6) Customizability Allows administrators to accommodate their unique processes. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views. Mobility Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go. Sourcing and Candidate Identification Search broad candidate pool to recruit passive talent Job Posting Ability to post job descriptions and allow candidates to apply within software or on company's website. Interview Scheduling Coordinates interview scheduling via email, phone, or text Applicant Tracking Provides tools to track and analyze candidate applications throughout predetermined stages of the recruiting process. Show More ##### ## Basics (6) Reporting Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress. Interoperability Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete team workflows. Performance Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably. Reporting Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress. Interoperability Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete team workflows. Performance Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably. Show More ##### ## Additional Functionality (6) Portal Contains a portal to facilitate third-party or client application access Mobility Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go. Dashboard Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with Dashboard Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with Cloud Provides a cloud based version of the platform Mobility Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go. Show More ##### ## Content (4) Automation Automates some or all operation related tasks File Sharing Provides robust sharing options for communication with both internal and external stakeholders. Automation Automates some or all operation related tasks File Sharing Provides robust sharing options for communication with both internal and external stakeholders. Show More ##### ## Training & eLearning (18) Content Delivery and Tracking Includes self-led, instructor-led, web-based collaboration, and tracking of completion for compliance. Customer Training Training courses can be offered outside organization to customers and partners. Can include e-commerce functionality for customers to purchase training courses. Manager Portals Allows managers to see progress of team members. Content Storage and Management Provides functionality to store, organize, and search all training content. Assessments and Practice Provides quizzes, testing, and software simulations to reinforce and measure effectiveness of materials. Content Delivery and Tracking Includes self-led, instructor-led, web-based collaboration, and tracking of completion for compliance. Content Creation Creates training materials for instructor- and self-led courses. Customer Training Training courses can be offered outside organization to customers and partners. Can include e-commerce functionality for customers to purchase training courses. Manager Portals Allows managers to see progress of team members. Content Storage and Management Provides functionality to store, organize, and search all training content. Content Libraries Provides pre-created content (Courseware) on standard topics that can be used as part of a curriculum. Assessments and Practice Provides quizzes, testing, and software simulations to reinforce and measure effectiveness of materials. Content Delivery and Tracking Includes self-led, instructor-led, web-based collaboration, and tracking of completion for compliance. Social Learning Enables team members to learn by collaborating with each other Content Creation Creates training materials for instructor- and self-led courses. Manager Portals Allows managers to see progress of team members. Content Storage and Management Provides functionality to store, organize, and search all training content. Content Libraries Provides pre-created content (Courseware) on standard topics that can be used as part of a curriculum. Show More ##### ## Recruiting and Onboarding (5) Interview Scheduling Coordinates interview scheduling via email, phone, or text Onboarding Tracks key steps in onboarding process including new employee orientation and employee payroll documents. Sourcing and Candidate Identification Search broad candidate pool to recruit passive talent Interview Scheduling Coordinates interview scheduling via email, phone, or text Applicant Tracking Provides tools to track and analyze candidate applications throughout predetermined stages of the recruiting process. Show More ##### ## Platform Performance (3) Automation Automates some or all operation related tasks. File Sharing Provides robust sharing options for communication with both internal and external stakeholders. Reporting Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress. Show More ##### ## Performance reviews (3) 360 Reviews Facilitates 360-degree feedback between managers, employees, and peers. Customizable Forms Provides customizable employee review forms and questions. Review Status Tracking Tracks completion status of employee reviews. Show More ##### ## Goals (2) Goal-Setting Facilitates goal-setting for individual employees and tracks progress toward goals. Company Goals And OKRs Manages high-level company priorities or Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and aligns them with employee goals. Show More ##### ## Feedback (4) Continuous Feedback Collects continuous feedback for employees; facilitates recording and storage of ongoing notes about each individual’s performance. Requesting Feedback Allows employees or managers to request feedback from other employees. 1-On-1 Meetings Facilitates check-ins or 1-on-1 meetings between managers and employees, including managing agendas, action items, or notes. Public Praise Provides a forum for employees or managers to deliver public praise for exceptional employee performance. Show More ##### ## Data (2) Dashboards And Reports Generates in-depth visual dashboards and reports based on employee performance data. Historical Data Retains historical performance review data or integrates with third-party applications where historical data can be maintained. Show More ##### ## Career pathing (2) Employee Profiles Maintains user profiles for each employee that includes data such as existing skills, work history, and career interests. Career Paths Generates personalized career paths for employees. Show More ##### ## Opportunity matching (2) Opportunity Database Maintain a customized database of opportunities for employees to pursue, such as mentorships, internal job openings, projects, or online courses. Opportunity Matching Automatically matches employees with relevant career development opportunities. Show More ##### ## Analytics and integrations (3) Skills Analytics Displays analytics dashboards showing employee capabilities and potential organization-wide skill gaps. Reporting Generates reports on talent marketplace usage and engagement. Integrations Integrate with HR software to facilitate the seamless sharing of employee data. Show More ##### ## Reports (4) Score Cards Score cards visually track key performance indicators (KPIs) Customizability Reports can be customized based on the intended audience, available data, length, and depth Graphs and Charts The outputs of reports are customizable in using graphs and charts Dashboards Real-time up to date outputs can be created to provide information to decision makers and leadership Show More ##### ## Cleaning (3) Filtering Raw data is able to be filtered into outputs with only the data useful for the analysis Levels of Measurement Data structured as ratio, interval, ordinal, or nominal can be interpreted with the appropriate outputs Transformation Change the data format into csv., html, xml, etc. Show More ##### ## Generative AI (18) AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Image-to-Text Converts images into a textual description, identifying key elements. AI Text-to-Image Provides the ability to generate images from a text prompt. AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Image-to-Text Converts images into a textual description, identifying key elements. AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text-to-Image Provides the ability to generate images from a text prompt. AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text-to-Image Provides the ability to generate images from a text prompt. Show More ##### ## Benchmarking and Equity - Compensation Management (3) Benchmarking Data Displays and compares pay equity information, comparing the parity of pay across demographics. Pay Equity Comes with native pay equity module or capabilities. Salary Bands Facilitates organizing workers into salary bands and comparing or contrasting across different levels in the organization. Show More ##### ## Core Features - Employee Experience Software (2) Employee Lifecycle Management Manages the entire employee lifecycle from onboarding to exit surveys, providing actionable insights and customization. Communication Aids in knowledge management and the crafting of company branding and messaging. Show More ##### ## People Analytics - Employee Experience Software (2) Action Plan Data analysis leads into creating HR initatives and policies with measurable outcomes. Productivity Directly measures and finds ways to optimize workplace productivity. Show More ##### ## Advanced Features - Employee Experience Software (3) Digital Experience Management Integrates with the IT technologies and workflow to optimize and manage omnichannel digital experiences. Benchmarking Allows access to industry research, benchmarking, and other comparison whether through internal functionality or partnership with third-party. Employee Listening People analytics include features capable of impelmenting an advanced employee listening strategy. Show More ##### ## Employee Improvement - Employee Experience Software (3) Performance Management Includes native feedback functionality like OKRs, 360 feedback, continuous improvement, or other performance management tools. Learning Guides employee growth through suggested content, skill building, or other learning initiatives and programs. Team Building Provides gamified team building or informal socialization features to help people bond and communicate. Show More ##### ## Learning Content - Ethics and Compliance Learning (5) Standard Courses Include out of the box courses for ethics and compliance. Authoring Allow administrators to create and manage courses. Internal Policies Ability to store and manage content related to internal policies. Programs Users can group courses to develop programs for various types of employees or topics. External Courses Integrate with third-party learning content providers. Show More ##### ## Ethics - Ethics and Compliance Learning (3) Offensive Behavior Courses to address discrimination, harassment, or abusive behavior. Business Ethics Learning content focused on protecting the reputation of the company. Code of Conduct Content and documents that cover company rules on internal and external behavior. Show More ##### ## Compliance - Ethics and Compliance Learning (4) Corporate Compliance Courses that cover corporate compliance issues such as conflicts of interest. Department Specific Content Provide learning content for departments like HR, finance, or IT. Safety Standard courses for employees who are exposed to potential dangers such as hazardous materials. Industry Specific Content Deliver courses for heavily regulated industries like chemicals or oil and gas. Show More ##### ## Certifications - Ethics and Compliance Learning (3) Renewals Plan for renewals of certifications to avoid non-compliance. Job Related Certifications that are not mandatory but recommended for various types of jobs. Regulatory Track mandatory certifications imposed by governmental institutions. Show More ##### ## Reporting - Ethics and Compliance Learning (3) Feedback Analyze feedback from employees and managers to improve learning content and activities. Performance Track the performance of compliance learning initiatives per employee or department. Non Compliance Identify employees, teams of departments that do not comply with mandatory training. Show More ##### ## Recruitment Platform - Recruitment Platforms (6) User Permissions Gives administrators the power to restrict views, functionality, access, and abilities by role. Sourcing Creates an automated, passive source of potential candidates. Interviews Schedules, manages, and hosts live or records video interviews. Dashboard Provides a detailed analytics dashboard with customization options. Internationalization & Locationalization Allows users to use the platform in multiple languages and provides localization options Customization Lets administrators customize to accomodate unique workflows with custom rules, fields, views, or algorithms. Show More ##### ## Recruitment AI - Recruitment Platforms (3) Candidate Matching Provides advanced candidate matching or allows for the creation of an "ideal" candidate profile. Gen AI in Talent Acquisition Provides generative AI for the creation of job descriptions, onboarding materials, or talent acquisition tasks. Engagement Uses automated messaging, tracking, or a chatbot to assist in candidate engagment. Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Performance Management (2) Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems (2) Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) (3) Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Onboarding (4) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Recruiting Automation (6) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Recruitment Platforms (2) Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) (3) Predictive Insights Admin can use predictive AI analytics to better match candidates to positions. AI Job Description Users can generate job descriptions with generative AI. Chatbot Provides an AI chatbot to guide users through the hiring process. 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Learn more about shift scheduling and how to create a successful process. [Compensation Statements](/glossary/compensation-statements) Compensation statements outline an employee’s compensation history, including all employer-provided benefits and rewards, throughout the fiscal year. Learn more about the elements included in a compensation statement and why it’s important to create one. [Wage Garnishment](/glossary/wage-garnishment) Wage garnishment can take its toll not only on employees but also on employers. Learn more about wage garnishment, how it can impact a business, and what to do if an employee receives a garnishment of their wages. [Policy Compliance Management](/glossary/policy-compliance-management) Policy and compliance management is a process to centrally manage standards, policies, and internal control processes cross-mapped to external regulatory standards. Learn more about policy and compliance management best practices and the associated benefits. 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