SAP’s technology test subject (human resource management systems)

SAP’s technology test subject (human resource management systems)

Frauenheim E.Workforce Management, 13 March 2006, Vol. 85 No. 5, Start page: 32, No. of pages: 4

Purpose – Interviews Claus Heinrich, labor relations director at SAP, the international software company. Design/methodology/approach– Discusses the role that talent management plays in retaining and motivating employees Sets out the practices associated with the talent management strategy (360 degree evaluation) and discusses how SAP technology supports them. Indicates other human resource practices that rely on SAP software. Findings – Underlines the extent to which SAP’s competitive advantage rests on retaining the skills and knowledge of its employees and the contribution that SAP software makes to this. Originality/value– Discusses SAP’s successful employee retention strategy.ISSN:1092-8332Reference: 35AJ956

Keywords: Human resource management, Information systems,International trade, Retention