SAP Early Talent ProgramTina Fuest
October 1, 2015 Public
Program Manager SAP Early Talent Program
Social Impact Program Mentor
Chapter Lead SAP Business Womens Network
Introduction
SAP State of the Nation
74,406 SAP employees worldwide
120+ nationalities
average age of total workforce is 39.9 years
16% Employees under 30
SAPs Vision:
Help the world run better and improve people’s lives
* Data as of YE 2014
SAP State of the Nation
SAPs Mision:
Help our customers run at their best
282,000+ SAP customers worldwide
produce more than 79% of the world’s chocolate
* Data as of YE 2014
Why are Millennials important for SAP
Source: Workforce 2020 Insights Study
To help SAP change to run simple
Closer to our future customers
Future workforce
The next generation of leaders
Source: Workforce 2020 Insights Study
The Workforce 2020 study
Global multi-generational survey
conducted in 27 countries
5,400 executives and employees surveyed
49% of 2,700 employees surveyed were Millennials
Source: Workforce 2020 Insights Study
The Workforce 2020 study
Millennials are globally connected
Similar musical taste and fashion trends
Individuals with different values
Some facts about Millennials - No significant differences found
Assumption #2:Millennials care more about making a positive difference in the world
Assumption #1:competitive compensation is less important to Millennials
Fact #1:Millennials: 68%Non-Millennials: 64%
Fact #2:Millennials: 21%Non-Millennials: 20%
Source: Workforce 2020 Insights Study
Millennials are concerned about the future
40%
Concerned
their position
will become
obsolete in the
near future
34%
Their company
is able to give
them the
training they
need
50%
The skills they
have now will
be what’s
needed in 3
years
So what does matter to Millennials?
29%
31%
34%
50%
An assigned mentor
More training in key skills
Opportunities for career development
Monthly feedback from managers
Source: Workforce 2020 Insights Study
Why do Millennials leave a company?
Source: Workforce 2020 Insights Study
Lack of competitive compensation1
Lack of career advancement2
Poor leadership3
What are the main issues in dealing with Millennials?
Source: Workforce 2020 Insights Study
1. Lack of employee loyalty
2. Lack of adequate leadership
• Competitive compensation
program for Millennials
• Revised leadership program
• Early Talent Programs
What is SAP doing as a result of the Workforce 2020 study
Source: Workforce 2020 Insights Study
Revised Global Leadership Program - Lead Simply. Simply Lead.
Source: Workforce 2020 Insights Study
1. Early Talent leader guide
2. Succession planning
Global Early Talent Curriculum
Soft Skills &
People Topics
Role Specific
Knowledge & Skills
SAP Strategy &
Product
EMEA Early Talent Ambassadors Program
DevelopNetworking
Learning curriculum
Experiential learning
Attract and Onboard Recruiting
Onboarding
GrowCareer development
Mentoring/shadowing
Peer learning
Labor shifts executives are most concerned about
The Workforce Will Be Increasingly Diverse
Source: Workforce 2020 Insights Study
83%
51%
48%
41%
40%
Use of contingent, intermittent& consulting employees
Globalization of labor supply
Difficulty recruiting skilledemployees
Aging workforce
Changing workmodels
Consequences
Redesign compensation strategy
New training concepts
Retention 2.0
What is the impact on retention strategies?
Source: Workforce 2020 Insights Study
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Contact information:
Program Manager Cross-Generational Intelligence
EMEA Diversity & HR Project Office