Our recent trip to the Bay Area was filled with incredible moments and strategic discussions that will help drive the future of HR tech, AI solutions, and enterprise software. We had the opportunity to engage with iconic companies and forge new partnerships that will redefine the next era of work. Visit to Sephora Headquarters Before diving into the summit, we had the privilege of visiting Sephoraโs beautiful headquarters. During our visit, we met with their outstanding HR team, which is driving the successful rollout of My Sephora Recognition to 29,000 employees across North America. The collaboration was truly authentic by fostering honest feedback, fresh ideas, and co-innovation opportunities to ensure adoption, impact, and meaningful employee experiences. Sephoraโs Values in Action (VIA) are embedded into everything they do, and it was inspiring to see how they align their rewards, recognition, and culture to reinforce those values.ย We’re incredibly proud of our partnership with Sephora and excited for whatโs next in our People & Culture Intelligence journey together. Strategic Partnerships Announced: Veritas Prime & HR Path At the SAP SuccessFactors Partner Summit, we announced two major reseller partnerships with Veritas Prime and HR Path, which are crucial for shaping the customer journey and driving indirect business growth. These partnerships represent significant steps forward in advancing HR technology and expanding our reach in the market. Weโre also working on one more exciting partnershipโstay tuned for an official announcement soon! Exploring the Future of Work with Workday, ServiceNow, and SAP Throughout the summit, we had enriching conversations with some of the most influential enterprise software companies in California: Workday, ServiceNow, and Salesforce. Workday: Our discussions with Mark David focused on exploring models to Build With (Integration), Build On (Extend), and the groundbreaking Agentic System of Record. This conversation unlocked new opportunities for ISVs. Additionally, learning from Pankaj Kumar about the Workday core platform and best practices for extending it was incredibly insightful. ServiceNow: We had inspiring conversations with Andy Yen, delving into co-innovation and partnership opportunities, especially around Agentic AI. With ServiceNowโs growing customer base adopting AI at scale, this was a key area of focus. Salesforce: Engaging with Salesforce and seeing firsthand the innovative AI-first solutions in the works was both eye-opening and motivating for the future of enterprise tech. Rethinking the Future of Work: Insights from Meg Bear A standout moment for us was a deep dive with Meg Bear, a true HR tech pioneer, who has been instrumental in shaping HR technology from PeopleSoft to SAP SuccessFactors. Meg led us through thought-provoking discussions on task ontologies, skills intelligence, and the future of HR operating models. She emphasized that todayโs HR KPIs are no longer just about time-to-hire or retention; the real focus is on productivity, outcomes, and talent density are key drivers of impact in the modern workplace. We also had enlightening dinner conversations with experts in AI chip design and medical research, where we discussed the future of autonomous driving and the role of AI in industries like healthcare and transportation. These conversations reinforced how the mindset of maximizing utilization and efficiency, seen in the rise of self-driving cars, will parallel what weโre seeing in the future of work and HR technology. Deep-Dive Session with Yaad – Co-Innovation with SAP Labs An exeptional highlight was the session with Yaad, Managing Director of SAP Labs, and Head of Research & Innovation for Horizon 2-3 initiatives. Even as SAP Labsโ development kickoff event was happening simultaneously, Yaad took the time to meet with us and explore co-innovation opportunities. This is a testament to SAPโs commitment to fostering future-focused collaboration and pushing the boundaries of whatโs possible. The SAP SuccessFactors Partner Summit was an incredible two days of energy, insights, and collaboration. ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฏ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฏ๐๐ฌ ๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฎ๐, ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ & ๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ ๐๐, ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐, we at Semos Cloud are excited to co-innovate and shape the future of HXM. – Ilija Kiroski, Head at Partnerships Key Takeaways from the SAP SuccessFactors Partner Summit The SAP SuccessFactors Partner Summit provided an excellent overview of where the industry is heading. Here are some of the key takeaways: SAPโs Platform Evolution: SAPโs Business Data Cloud is evolving rapidly, opening up new possibilities for data-driven business models. Joule and Agentic AI: These technologies are set to be game-changers in the HR tech space, driving the future of work. SAPโs GTM Focus: Time, payroll, and the suite of solutions for moving on-prem customers to the cloud are front and center. Talent Intelligence Hub & Skills Story: Mercer plays a key role in driving the talent intelligence revolution. HR Service Management: SAP is making waves in this space with a new solution on the horizon, signaling major advancements in HR service delivery. A Year of Transformation and Innovation Ahead The SAP SuccessFactors Partner Summit was a major milestone in our journey to drive the future of work and HR tech. With new strategic partnerships, inspiring co-innovation opportunities, and groundbreaking ideas around AI and data, weโre poised to have a transformative year ahead. The energy and enthusiasm from this summit, combined with the strong relationships weโve built, are setting the stage for groundbreaking innovation. We are incredibly excited for what the future holds and the opportunities to continue shaping the next generation of HR tech. Ready to explore the People And Culture Intelligence Platform? Request demo Final Thoughts Weโre heading into an exciting year of transformation, innovation, and growth. From our partnerships with Veritas Prime and HR Path to the strategic conversations with Workday, ServiceNow, and SAP, weโre ready to continue pushing the boundaries of whatโs possible in HR and enterprise tech. As we look ahead, one thing is clear: Collaboration, co-innovation, and bold thinking will define the future of work.ย Letโs partner, co-innovate, and set a new standard for People & Culture teams in 2025 and beyond.
