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Forbes
10 hours ago
- Business
- Forbes
SAP SuccessFactors Brings More AI To HCM And HR At Sapphire 2025 Event
Dan Beck, president and chief product officer of SAP SuccessFactors, delivers an HCM breakout ... More session at Sapphire 2025. At the SAP Sapphire 2025 conference, the company announced a series of updates to its SuccessFactors suite, SAP's flagship HCM and HR platform. These updates reflect both incremental progress for specific products as well as more ambitious strategic changes in the company's approach to incorporating artificial intelligence. (Note that SAP is an advisory client of my firm, Moor Insights & Strategy.) It's important to set the stage for how some of the broader announcements at Sapphire could impact HCM. One of the more prominent ones was the launch of SAP AI Foundation, which consolidates Joule Studio, AI Hub and the SAP Knowledge Graph into a unified platform. SAP presented this move as a way to simplify AI deployment and management across its ecosystem, aiming to reduce complexity for business users and IT while accelerating the adoption of AI-driven automation in HCM/HR and other business functions. That said, a potential challenge for SAP will be effectively integrating these diverse AI components to ensure they function cohesively and avoid creating new complexities. Building on this AI strategy, SAP also introduced expanded capabilities for AI agents for HR, which are now managed through the new AI Agent Hub. This Hub is designed to allow organizations to centrally govern and monitor AI agents as they take on more sophisticated tasks, such as performance management and recruiting. Besides improving functionality, SAP intends this approach to increase transparency and accountability as automation becomes more deeply embedded in HR operations. I believe that this transparency is crucial, especially considering that recent research shows that LLMs exhibit gender bias, particularly in hiring processes. SAP also introduced People Intelligence, a new analytics offering built on SAP's Business Data Cloud. This successor to Workforce Analytics is launching for early adopters on July 23, with the aim of helping organizations gain insights in important areas such as labor mix analysis, skills cost assessment and talent supply chain evaluation. It connects various data points from multiple sources, including finance and HR, to provide contextual insights that should foster data-driven decision making. The new Performance and Goals Agent is designed to help managers and employees monitor performance and goals more effectively. Specifically, it will provide proactive notifications to managers about incomplete goals and assist employees in creating and finalizing their objectives. This could be a nice boost for these important workflows, and it's clear that fluid communication between employees and managers throughout the performance cycle is essential for driving higher engagement and productivity. Recent research from Betterworks shows that employees who perceive their performance reviews as fair and equitable are significantly more engaged (82% versus 60%) and productive (71% versus 57%) compared to those who view reviews as unfair. At Sapphire, SAP also discussed the ongoing integration of WalkMe, which it announced at last year's Sapphire conference, into its product suite. SAP intends to use WalkMe's digital adoption platform to improve both user guidance and workflow automation across SAP applications, particularly through deeper integration with the Joule AI assistant. At a more granular level, SAP announced the addition of more than 200 new features to SuccessFactors HCM, along with enhancements to cloud migration and payroll support. These updates should improve automation, accuracy and user experience, and in the bigger picture they align with the broader industry trend of incremental AI and cloud adoption in HR technology. AI is being used more widely in HR all the time, and it's certainly not going away. In this context, ensuring robust data governance and maintaining user trust will be paramount — for SAP and every other vendor in the industry — as AI handles increasing amounts of sensitive employee data and a broader range of HR tasks. Addressing potential bias in AI algorithms, along with the ethical implications of AI use in HR, will also be critical to support widespread adoption. Furthermore, SAP operates within a competitive HR technology landscape where continuous innovation and differentiation are necessary to maintain its market leadership. As SAP expands its AI agent ecosystem, it will be important for the company to clearly define and strengthen its governance posture around AI security, compliance and data oversight. Technology leaders will need this clarity so they can validate the maturity of agent interoperability protocols and ensure robust compliance, auditability and risk management as AI agents become more embedded in business operations. AI governance extends well beyond HR, and a well-defined approach from SAP will be essential for organizations to coordinate efforts across IT, security, legal and compliance teams. Empowering its extensive customer base with tailored AI solutions could be a key differentiator for SAP. The company's HR and HCM announcements at Sapphire 2025 highlight a strategy that balances the ambition of AI-driven transformation — possibly helping shape the future of HR technology — with the pragmatism of providing continuous value to existing customers by delivering steady, incremental feature enhancements. In such a rapidly evolving AI landscape, it may be time for SAP to reevaluate its semi-annual release schedule for SuccessFactors and HCM. While this cadence has traditionally provided stability and ample testing time for customers, I believe that the accelerating pace of AI innovation suggests that more frequent updates, maybe something like Oracle's quarterly release cycle, could help organizations stay current and competitive. Increasing the frequency of releases could allow SAP customers to take advantage of new AI-driven capabilities more quickly and remain aligned with industry advancements. Regardless of its cadence of software updates, I'll be watching closely to see how SAP's strategy and delivery model evolve and how effectively it enables organizations to integrate AI into their HR practices in an adaptive and minimally disruptive way.
Health Line
17 hours ago
- Health
- Health Line
How Does Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Look Inside the Body?
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a condition that thickens some of the heart's muscles, making it harder to pump blood. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) usually affects the ventricular septum, which is located between your right and left ventricles (the lower chambers of your heart). A thicker ventricular septum takes up more space and can affect blood flow, especially through the left ventricle. HCM is genetic, so if one person has the condition, others in the family should also get checked. Symptoms include fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath, chest pain, or an irregular heart rate. Sometimes, there are no symptoms. HCM can be diagnosed with an echocardiogram, a test that shows an image of your heart. Other tests may also be needed. Over time, HCM can worsen, so managing the condition is important. Many people with HCM take medications to manage their symptoms, while some need surgeries or procedures to improve blood flow through the heart. Explore what a typical heart looks like versus what it looks like with HCM in the interactive experience below.
Business Insider
a day ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Hutchmed, Innovent jointly announce NDA acceptance in China
HUTCHMED (HCM) and Innovent Biologics 'jointly announce that the New Drug Application for the combination of fruquintinib and sintilimab for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic renal cell carcinoma who have failed prior treatment with one tyrosine kinase inhibitor has been accepted for review by the China National Medical Products Administration. The NDA is supported by data from FRUSICA-2, a randomized, open-label, active-controlled registration study evaluating the efficacy and safety of fruquintinib in combination with sintilimab versus axitinib or everolimus monotherapy for the second-line treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma. The study has met its primary endpoint of progression free survival, as assessed by blinded independent central review according to RECIST 1.1 criteria. The combination also demonstrated improvements in secondary endpoints including objective response rate and duration of response. The safety profile was tolerable and no new safety signals were observed. Data from FRUSICA-2 will be submitted for presentation at an upcoming scientific conference.'
The Star
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Door to US education not closed
PETALING JAYA: Malaysian students planning to further their studies in the United States can continue submitting their applications as usual, the US Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has confirmed. However, the embassy stressed that there is a distinction between submitting an application and securing a visa. 'Student and exchange programme visa applicants may continue to apply, and it is important that they are fully truthful in their applications,' the embassy said when contacted yesterday. This clarification comes amid reports that some Malaysian students are reconsidering their plans to pursue higher education in the United States, following policy changes introduced by the Trump administration. Students worldwide, including Malaysians, have expressed anxiety as the United States reportedly prepares to temporarily suspend US student visa appointments. Their concerns were heightened following reports that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had instructed US embassies to halt the scheduling of student visa interviews, as the administration moves to expand social media screening for applicants. The US Embassy in Kuala Lumpur gave an assurance that no previously scheduled appointments have been cancelled. 'For those without an appointment, we recommend continuing to monitor for the availability of new slots,' it said. Foreign students intending to study in the United States are typically required to attend an interview at a US embassy in their home country before a visa can be approved. On May 22, the Trump administration banned Harvard University from enrolling international students. A US judge has subsequently blocked the move but the uncertainty among students remains. The Harvard Club of Malaysia (HCM) has backed the university in opposing the move by President Donald Trump, saying: 'We at the Harvard Club of Malaysia fully support our alma mater's stand and affirm our commitment to openness, inquiry, and service — principles that not only define Harvard, but also our enduring role in society.' 'To isolate institutions of learning from the world is to undermine the very foundation of human progress,' said the HCM. Yesterday, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that Mara-sponsored students initially bound for further studies in US universities this year will probably be sent to the United Kingdom instead. The United Kingdom seemed to be the best choice given its facilities and Mara's close cooperation with the universities there, he told reporters in London where he is on a four-day working visit. Asked about Public Service Department-sponsored students who are slated to pursue their studies in the United States, Ahmad Zahid said he would discuss with the Chief Secretary to the Government and PSD director-general on the matter.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Chetu Named a Workday Partner
Global Tech Leader Partners with Workday to Help Power Business Transformation for Clients SUNRISE, Fla., May 28, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chetu, a global leader in digital intelligence and software solutions, today announced it has been named a Workday sales partner. "Chetu, as a trusted sales partner, positions Workday to businesses alongside its customized solutions that aim to enhance a customer's use of Workday's powerful cloud-based platform," said Alexander Ewing-Shaw, Partnerships Manager at Chetu. "By leveraging Chetu's expertise in custom software development, we provide solutions that help facilitate a smooth integration of Workday's HR and finance platform with a company's existing systems and provide tailored solutions that address unique business needs. "Our solutions enable businesses to accelerate their adoption of Workday, realizing faster ROI through optimized workflows and enhanced decision-making capabilities," he added. "With ongoing support and continuous optimization, Chetu aims to maximize a customer's Workday investment, driving long-term growth and success." Chetu brings 25 years of experience delivering cutting-edge software solutions across more than 40 industries. "Chetu's technical expertise will open up many opportunities for our clients to maximize their investment in Workday Human Capital Management (HCM), Workday Financial Management, and Workday Adaptive Planning," Ewing-Shaw said. "Our specialists help clients optimize their workflows, dashboards, and reports and provide advanced configurations and application development expertise," he added. "Workday helps empower businesses globally to manage people and money, which complements Chetu's commitment to providing world-class software solutions." Workday Financial Management, Workday Human Capital Management (HCM), and Workday Adaptive Planning support a full range of financial and people-based processes that help provide real-time operational visibility along with the speed and agility to plan for and adapt to business growth and change. To schedule a consultation, please visit Chetu's Workday Solutions page. About Chetu: Founded in 2000, Chetu is a global leader in digital intelligence and software solutions. Chetu's specialized technology and industry experts serve startups, SMBs, and Fortune 5000 companies with an unparalleled software delivery model suited to the needs of the clients. Chetu's one-stop-shop model spans the entire software technology spectrum. Headquartered in Sunrise, Florida, Chetu has 13 locations in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Media Contact: pr@ 954-355-6282
