In today’s competitive business environment, identifying and developing top talent is essential for organizational success. SAP SuccessFactors provides powerful tools to help organizations manage talent more strategically through Calibration and Talent Review processes. These capabilities enable HR leaders and managers to make fair, data-driven decisions about employee performance, potential, and development needs.
This article explores the concepts of Calibration and Talent Review within SAP SuccessFactors, their benefits, and how they contribute to effective talent management.
Calibration is a structured process designed to ensure fairness, consistency, and objectivity in employee performance ratings and assessments. It involves group discussions among managers and HR partners to:
Within SAP SuccessFactors, Calibration provides a collaborative environment to facilitate these discussions using real-time data and visual insights.
Talent Review is a strategic evaluation process focused on assessing employees’ current performance and future potential. It typically includes:
SuccessFactors Talent Review allows organizations to aggregate employee data, facilitate review meetings, and generate actionable insights to support workforce planning.
Calibration often forms part of the Talent Review process. By calibrating performance ratings first, organizations ensure that talent discussions are based on accurate and unbiased data. This alignment leads to more effective identification of key talent and better decision-making regarding:
SuccessFactors offers a digital workspace where managers and HR can collaborate in real-time, share insights, and document calibration discussions.
Performance ratings, goal achievements, and talent profiles are presented through intuitive dashboards and grids, enabling quick comparison and analysis.
Access controls ensure only authorized participants can view and modify calibration data, protecting sensitive employee information.
Organizations can tailor calibration sessions by team, department, or location, ensuring relevant participants engage in the review.
Talent Review integrates with succession planning modules, helping identify bench strength and future leaders.
All calibration and talent review activities are tracked, supporting compliance and providing visibility into decision-making processes.
SAP SuccessFactors’ Calibration and Talent Review processes empower organizations to manage talent more effectively by fostering fairness, transparency, and strategic alignment. By leveraging these tools, HR leaders can make better decisions that drive employee performance, engagement, and long-term business success.