The modern workforce is evolving faster than many systems can keep up. Following COVID-19, the increased global shift towards hybrid working, flexible schedules and even the rise of the 4-day workweek, as seen in Iceland’s widely celebrated trials, organisations are being challenged to reimagine not only how they work, but how they support and manage that work.
A recent post on Remote.com explores how different countries are adopting the four-day workweek and what that means for employers and HR systems. Germany, Portugal, Spain, and the UK have conducted or are currently conducting pilot programs testing a shorter workweek.
And while HR policies can lead the charge, without the right technology backbone, true workforce flexibility will remain aspirational.
Flexible work arrangements are no longer a “nice to have”, it’s becoming a competitive necessity to attract and retain talent. But flexibility isn’t just about allowing someone to log in from their pyjamas from home. It shapes how:
Time is tracked
Teams are formed
Performance is measured
Compensation is calculated
Learning is delivered
Traditional, rigid HR systems weren’t designed to handle these shifts. That’s why modern solutions like SuccessFactors are gaining ground.
Let’s break down how specific components of SAP SuccessFactors align with the needs of a flexible, modern workforce:
SAP’s Time Management module has evolved to support flexible working hours, compressed workweeks, shift patterns, and dynamic scheduling.
Key capabilities include:
Rule-based work schedules for part-time or 4-day week models
Mobile time entry for remote or field workers
Integration with payroll to ensure accurate payment for flexible roles
Source: Screenshot from SAP News, "SAP Introduces Industry-Leading Time Management Suite", September 2022.
In flexible work models, measuring hours worked becomes less meaningful. Instead, organizations focus on outcomes.
SuccessFactors Continuous Performance Management enables:
Ongoing feedback and goal alignment
Real-time coaching
Transparent progress tracking
SAP’s new Talent Intelligence Hub uses AI to match people with roles, learning, and development opportunities based on skills, not just job titles.
This supports:
Redeployment in changing business contexts
More inclusive talent decisions
Future-ready workforce planning
At Delaware, we’re helping clients leverage SAP SuccessFactors to build HR systems that enable, not limit a workforce transformation. Your HR technology should never be the reason you say “no” to a new way of working.
Here’s how Delaware empowers your organisation to make the most of a modern, agile HRIS:
Adapt swiftly to market changes with SAP SuccessFactors configured by Delaware, allowing you to realign roles, teams, and structures without lengthy system overhauls.
Personalise the employee experience by designing flexible onboarding, learning, and engagement journeys that evolve with your workforce.
Streamline compliance by keeping your system current with the latest regulations, ensuring fast and accurate policy updates with minimal disruption.
Gain actionable workforce insights through SuccessFactors analytics, empowering strategic planning, skills gap analysis, and future talent forecasting.
The 4-day workweek isn’t just a trend, it’s a signal that the future of work is already here. Don’t let outdated HR systems hold you back. Get in touch today to discover how SAP SuccessFactors, powered by Delaware, can help you build a truly agile, people-first workplace.
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