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it_user521811 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Director IT, Business Intelligence & Data Resources at Norwegian Cruise Line
Vendor
Allows us to consolidate our review processes. Has a complex data integration process.

What is most valuable?

The tool allows us to consolidate many review processes into one process. We had a lot of processes and everybody was doing their own thing. This tool has streamlined that succession management process.

How has it helped my organization?

We have multiple offices in different countries. This solution allowed us to consolidate all that data together without having to send spreadsheets and emails.

What needs improvement?

There are opportunities in every piece of software. It's not 100%. It's hard to find developers. That's the only problem we really have with this solution. It's hard to find people who can manage it.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

In terms of stability, so far so good.

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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It's our first year of implementation and we haven't had any scalability issues yet.

How are customer service and support?

We have used technical support. I would rate their support as average. They are not as fast as we want them to be. They help us with backend technical interfacing between other systems. We're taking data from other systems and pushing it in.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We didn’t have a previous solution. We have lots of employees and we're growing very fast. Selecting this solution was something that needed to happen.

How was the initial setup?

I was not involved in setting it up. I was involved with the data integrations, which were very complex. They have a set of web services and connections to them. The libraries were not up-to-date and this contributed to the complexity.

What other advice do I have?

Start with a small implementation first and then work from there.

When looking for a vendor, the cost is the most important factor. The next factor is scalability. We want to be able to grow with the product.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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HR at Provably Fair SRL
Real User
Top 10
A highly stable HRIS database that needs to be made less complicated for its users
Pros and Cons
  • "Scalability-wise, I rate the solution an eight out of ten...It is a stable solution."
  • "It's a bit complicated to make a change in the tool... It is time-consuming."

What is our primary use case?

We use it in our company as an HRIS database for everything related to our employees. It's only for HR purposes, and no one else can access it. So, our colleagues aren't in touch with the data or anything.


What needs improvement?

It's a bit complicated to make a change in the tool. So, basically, you have to change the position first and then go to the person's profile to ensure the change was recorded there. And if it wasn't, you have to make the change there as well. So it is double work for us. It is time-consuming. Also, if you want to make a change, for example, if you have mistakenly inserted something in the past or inserted it incorrectly, then you need to go back to the exact date when you made the change and make the same change to everything else that has been modified after that specific update. If there is just one issue, then it won't show the correct change.


For how long have I used the solution?

As of now, I have used SAP SuccessFactors for four months only. I am probably using the solution's latest version. I am a customer of the solution.


What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Scalability-wise, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

How are customer service and support?

I haven't contacted the technical support team. We have a team of experts, so we go to them if we face any issues. So if there's anything that they don't know, they will contact SAP's customer support team. I usually approach our internal expert team.


What other advice do I have?

It is suitable for larger enterprises. I don't think we use it at full capacity. So, we only use a portion of it in HR. The solution can be time-consuming whenever I want to make a change. I would definitely recommend the solution to those planning to use it and be patient when using it. Overall, I rate the solution a six out of ten.


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reviewer1400613 - PeerSpot reviewer
Engagement Manager at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Allows employees and managers to do a lot of things on their own and has good data security
Pros and Cons
  • "The self-service part is most valuable. Employees and managers can do a lot of things on their own, and they are not dependent on the HR organization."
  • "The data management part can be improved in terms of how you can manage data from the HR admin's or HR team's perspective. It has some limitations in the reporting part in terms of how you can update the data and fetch the data. SAP HCM comparatively has a lot of capabilities in terms of backup loads, data management, data changes, etc. You can do these things easily, which is not the case with SAP SuccessFactors. Data management should be simplified in SAP SuccessFactors in terms of accessing the data, reporting, and then manipulating the data."

What is most valuable?

The self-service part is most valuable. Employees and managers can do a lot of things on their own, and they are not dependent on the HR organization. 

What needs improvement?

The data management part can be improved in terms of how you can manage data from the HR admin's or HR team's perspective. It has some limitations in the reporting part in terms of how you can update the data and fetch the data. SAP HCM comparatively has a lot of capabilities in terms of backup loads, data management, data changes, etc. You can do these things easily, which is not the case with SAP SuccessFactors. Data management should be simplified in SAP SuccessFactors in terms of accessing the data, reporting, and then manipulating the data.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for almost three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I didn't find any issues from the data security perspective.

How are customer service and technical support?

I didn't have any experience with them because we had an internal IT team that used to support us. They might have raised tickets with SAP. They sometimes used to say that they need to reach out to SAP to get clarity on some of these things, but for us, there was no interaction with the SAP support team.

What other advice do I have?

I would definitely recommend it. SAP HCM support is ending in 2027. The organizations that are not yet on SAP SuccessFactors or are on SAP HCM need to figure out how soon they can move to SuccessFactors or other platforms. The support from SAP will end for SAP HCM, and currently, SuccessFactors seems to be a leading product.

I would rate SAP SuccessFactors an eight out of 10.

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SAP SuccessFactors Function Head at EOH
Real User
Good performance management, reporting, and more scalable than other solutions
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature of this solution is the performance management module."
  • "The GUI needs to be enhanced to be in line with the latest and complete version of the solution."

What is our primary use case?

I am a consultant, and this is one of the solutions that my company is currently implementing for one of our clients.

This solution is used for performance management. It can also be used for forms that people have to sign, and it does the validation. You can print documents that have all of the information populated from different business applications. It allows you to manage all of the people without a headache.

This solution contains several features related to performance management. It allows you to record achievements and feedback, and create monthly reports. 

This is a public cloud deployment model.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of this solution is the performance management module.

The reporting is very good.

What needs improvement?

The GUI needs to be enhanced to be in line with the latest and complete version of the solution.

We would like to have more information on integrating this solution with other systems, such as financial solutions.

The predictive analysis functionality should be expanded to offer more recommendations.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with this solution for three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This is a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

This solution is more scalable than other solutions because of the features that it offers.

How are customer service and technical support?

This solution has very good technical support. They are very professional, and we have a good relationship with them.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup of this solution is not complex at all. It is very easy. If we have any issues then we can ask technical support for an answer.

The length of time for deployment depends on the customer and their environment, but I expect that it takes four months at the maximum. For our client, the deployment took approximately three months, and four people were involved. One or two people are sufficient for maintenance.

What about the implementation team?

We are implementing this solution for our client.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The licensing fees are based on the number of modules that are being used, and the number of users. There are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees.

What other advice do I have?

Many features and improvements have been announced for the next release of this solution. For example, there are many new integrations, including the ability to work with Excel files.

My advice for anybody implementing this solution is to plan ahead based on the organizational structure, and implement it one or two modules at a time.

I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Irina Dewi - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Public Policy Specialist at a mining and metals company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Real User
Easy to use and very user-friendly
Pros and Cons
  • "Easy to use and user-friendly."
  • "Forms cannot be edited once submitted."

What is our primary use case?

Our use cases are made up of two broad categories. The first one is defining or determining goals and the second focuses on behavior. We carry out self-assessments that are then evaluated and the company evaluates performance this way. I'm a public policy specialist.

What is most valuable?

The product is easy to use and they've recently developed a new and more user-friendly layout where everything is right in front of you. 

What needs improvement?

The single problem that needs to be solved is that once you submit a form it cannot be edited. It would be helpful if that were a possibility. If I want to make a change, it means going to the HR department to gain access.  

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using this solution for two years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

SAP is a stable product. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable, we have 2,000 users. 

How are customer service and support?

The company provides good service and accompanying support.

What other advice do I have?

I rate this solution eight out of 10. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Sr. Director, HR Solutions & Analytics at Micron Technology, Inc.
Real User
Used daily for various HR functions, but excels in talent acquisition and learning
Pros and Cons
  • "Talent Acquisition and Learning features are best in class."
  • "The Reporting/Analytics and User Interface need improvement."

What is our primary use case?

We use this solution for Performance Management, Talent Acquisition, and Learning.

How has it helped my organization?

This core functionality in this solution is solid. We use it daily at Micron for various HR functions.

What is most valuable?

Talent Acquisition and Learning features are best in class.

What needs improvement?

The Reporting/Analytics and User Interface need improvement.

For how long have I used the solution?

Eight years.
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Andrea González - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Consultant at ITIS
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
Useful analytics, reliable, but could improve pricing
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature of SAP SuccessFactors is analytics."
  • "The price of the solution could improve, it is too high."

What is our primary use case?

I am using SAP SuccessFactors performance management for documentation.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of SAP SuccessFactors is analytics.

What needs improvement?

The price of the solution could improve, it is too high.

For how long have I used the solution?

I used SAP SuccessFactors within the last 12 months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

SAP SuccessFactors is stable.

How are customer service and support?

I have not used the support from the vendor.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup of SAP SuccessFactors is easy.

What was our ROI?

We have not seen a return on investment.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The price of the solution is highly expensive.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend the solution to others, but the price is too high.

I rate SAP SuccessFactors a six out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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reviewer1759518 - PeerSpot reviewer
DGM HR at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Intuitive and user-friendly tool that makes onboarding smooth
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is the onboarding module, which enables candidates to fill in their details online and smoothly transitions data from the recruitment module into the SAP database."
  • "SuccessFactors could be improved by making it usable on mobile and making its features less rigid."

What is our primary use case?

I mainly use SuccessFactors as an onboarding solution, and we're also implementing it for compensation and benefits administration.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is the onboarding module, which enables candidates to fill in their details online and smoothly transitions data from the recruitment module into the SAP database.

What needs improvement?

SuccessFactors could be improved by making it usable on mobile and making its features less rigid. Right now, if we make a customization and then SuccessFactors issues an upgrade, we get stuck because our customization doesn't come over from the previous version.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using this solution since 2020.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It's stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

SuccessFactors is scalable.

How are customer service and support?

Accenture gives good technical support.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

My company previously used Taleo.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was very straightforward and hardly took any time - we were up within a few weeks.

What about the implementation team?

We used Accenture as our implementation partner. Their performance was good, and they continue to maintain the system post-implementation.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We evaluated Oracle Fusion, PeopleSoft Fluid, and Darwinbox.

What other advice do I have?

SuccessFactors is intuitive and easy to use. When implementing, go for all the modules instead of implementing a half-strategy, as this will be better for the company and the employees. I would rate this solution ten out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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