Managing everyday tasks today should be easier than past years. Having this platform puts the customer at the center of the business operations. This will be a comprehensive guide on how to login and train employees on SAP SuccessFactors.
What are the Steps for employee login on SAP SuccessFactors
The employee has first to access their HR portal in order to manage benefits, development, and payroll. The login experience is based totally on the company or organization the employe is in because SAP SuccessFactors is a cloud-based platform (SaaS).
Access Methods
In general, there are two types of access methods available to do as an employee on the platform which are:
- Standard authorization
- Single sign-on (SSO)
This section explains each access method, what they mean, and how to use them:
1. Standard authorization
This is granted from the company itself where the employee has a certain username and password. This type of login is mainly used for frontline workers or for organizations that don’t have identity management.
2. Single Sign-On (SSO)
This is the most used method and many large organizations use this way. The company itself will have a specific SSO for them and the employee won’t need a separate or a certain username and password for themselves. The company link will login the employee immediately.
How to login on SAP SuccessFactors through the standard authorization method
- Company URL
- Company ID
- Authentication
Here are the detailed steps for logging in using the standard authorization method on SAP SuccessFactors
Company URL
The HR department will provide the employee with the link that is specific to the company itself. It will look like this: https://[Your-Server-ID].successfactors.com.
Company ID
If the employee was redirected to the generic login page, then they will have to put the company ID and that ID is used to identify the company’s specific portal.
Authentication
The employee will have to put their company’s email or username and then they may be asked to complete an authentication factor through SMS or mobile app to guarantee safety and security.
Note: Keep your account information private to protect the sensitive data on this platform.
What are the training modules on SAP SuccessFactors
On SAP SuccessFactors there is Learning Management System (LMS) where it has the training aspect on the platform’s modules. SAP dominates this area with a self-service library made to drive employee growth and development
When we are discussing training modules, there are three items to talk about which are:
- The learning dashboard
- The personalized training plan
- Training course comprehensive guide
1. The Learning Dashboard
After logging in, the employee will click on the Home menu that will be found on the top left section of the page and then select leaning. After doing this, the employee will find themselves on the personalized training hub.
2. The Personalized Learning Plan
The employee will find the dashboard in the page divides in to three main sections which are:
- Trainings assigned
- Self-learning
- Certifications
Here is the detailed information on each one:
Trainings assigned
This will be assigned by the employee’s manager in the organization or the HR department itself and the employee has to be aware of the deadline date.
Self-learning
The employee can search in the may courses that can be found on the platform and choose the ones they want to learn.
Certifications
On the platform, there are a group of courses that when taken together at the end there will be an internal qualification or a certification granted.
3. Training Course Comprehensive Guide
These are the steps on how to access training courses:
- Start
- Popup
- The course
- Finalization
This section provides a detailed breakdown of every step in the access process:
Start
The employee will have to click on the start course button.
Popup
Then, the employee will be redirected to another window and to get this window ensure that the pop-up blocker is closed and disabled for the SAP SuccessFactors domain. If the pop-up blocker is working, then the course will fail to open.
The course
Slide through the content and videos, if there is an exam to do then the employee has to get the passing grade which is often higher than 80% in order to pass and continue.
Finalization
In order to finish, the employee shouldn’t close the browser immediately, they have to press the button exit or return to content button in order to record the progress they made and completion.
What are the common issues that arise during login and training on SAP SuccessFactors
Even though the system is efficient and robust, however some issues may occur and here is a guide on how to solve them easily
Forgotten Password
In order to solve this issue, the employee should press the forget password button on the login page. Then, if the employee is using the SSO type of logging in then they will have to contact the company again in order to reset the password.
Loading issue in courses
If the course is not loading properly then try to clear the cashe and cookies in the browser or try a different browser and ensure that the internet connection is stable.
Recording completion issue
Sometimes when the employee finishes a course it still shows that it is in progress, for this problem, wait about 10 minutes for it to sync then if the issue is not solved by then, the employee will have to take a screenshot of the screen and send it to the HR Learning Admin in order for them to solve the issue and record the employee’s completion.
Login failure form mobile application
when using the SAP SuccessFactors application on mobile, make sure that there is authorization on the device by using the QR code in options area on the logged in device which is the desktop.
What is the importance of SAP SuccessFactors for career development
Knowing how to login and train on SAP SuccessFactors is not a requirement these days, it’s an opportunity to build career and skills. It keeps record of all new skills acquired as well as achievement and certifications. When the employee’s time for their annual evaluation, they will have a comprehensive learning history form SAP SuccessFactors which will act as a tangible proof for growth.
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