In today’s complex business environment, managing an extended workforce of contractors, freelancers, and service providers presents significant risks and compliance challenges. Organizations must navigate labor laws, regulatory requirements, and internal policies to avoid costly penalties and reputational damage. SAP Fieldglass, a leading cloud-based Vendor Management System (VMS), plays a critical role in helping enterprises mitigate risks and maintain audit compliance while managing their external workforce.
With the rise of contingent labor models, companies face increased scrutiny from regulators and stakeholders on how they classify, engage, and pay external workers. Key risks include:
Effective risk mitigation and audit compliance require robust systems that enforce controls, provide transparency, and facilitate documentation.
SAP Fieldglass provides a centralized platform to track all external workforce engagements. This transparency allows companies to:
Fieldglass automates critical compliance processes such as:
Automated workflows reduce manual errors and ensure consistent adherence to policies.
Every transaction and action within SAP Fieldglass is logged with detailed audit trails. This capability:
The platform’s reporting tools allow organizations to generate compliance scorecards and risk dashboards, facilitating proactive risk management.
SAP Fieldglass integrates seamlessly with ERP, HR, and finance systems such as SAP S/4HANA and SAP SuccessFactors. This integration:
Organizations using SAP Fieldglass have reported reduced compliance risks, fewer audit findings, and improved governance of their external workforce. By automating controls and providing transparent data, companies can confidently manage complex labor environments while minimizing exposure.
SAP Fieldglass is a critical solution for organizations seeking to mitigate risks and maintain audit compliance in their contingent workforce management. Its comprehensive visibility, automated workflows, detailed audit trails, and integration capabilities enable businesses to uphold regulatory standards, reduce financial risks, and strengthen governance — ensuring a sustainable and compliant workforce ecosystem.