profile updated Apr 15, 2008, 5:07 PM
It has a product configuration and price for companies ranging from the very small to companies with tens of thousands of workers in offices around the world. It also has a a much more limited Manager's Edition for companies that don't need or want a company-wide suite of programs. A real global firm, SuccessFactors offers its workforce tools in a variety of languages.
Research firm Bersin & Associates announced in January 2008 that SuccessFactors was one of the top three vendors in the field. A principal analyst for Bersin, Leighanne Levansaler wrote, "SuccessFactors continues to be a leader in performance and talent management suite offerings," an opinion that is borne out by the company's annual growth rate of over 100%.
SuccessFactors was built using $45 million in venture captial funds (Canaan Partners, Cardinal Venture Capital, Emergence Capital, others) and went public in 2007. Customers include Kimberly-Clark Corporation, MasterCard Worldwide, Textron, Sutter Healthcare, Direct Energy, Volkswagen of North America, Lancaster General Hospital, and McDermott International, Inc. The firm has more than two dozen offices worldwide.
News & Updates 
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Advanticom Adopts SuccessFactors’ Professional Edition for Small Businesses (BusinessWire)
SuccessFactors, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFSF), an on-demand performance and talent management solutions, reported that Advanticom, Inc. has selected its Professional Edition offering for small and midsize businesses. Jul 3, 2008, 10:19 AM -
Videogame Developer Adopts SucessFactors' Talent Management Solution (BusinessWire)
SuccessFactors, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFSF) announced that Insomniac Games is implementing SuccessPractices, SuccessFactors’ midmarket solution, to automate a host of people performance processes, facilitate feedback with employees, and drive business results through an engaged and motivated workforce. The system will soon be live for all 160 employees.
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Detroit Energy Company Rolls Out SuccessFactors Software (BusinessWire)
DTE Energy Resources, a subsidiary of DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE), rolled out SuccessFactors to manage its recruiting and compensation processes and goal setting and performance management for 455 employees.
Jun 30, 2008, 11:27 AM -
SuccessFactors and HR Solutions Announce Alliance (BusinessWire)
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SuccessFactors Now To Release Monthly Simultaneous Updates In 22 Languages (Company Press Release)
SuccessFactors, Inc. announced today it will now release its international enhancements to support simultaneous product updates of its monthly releases in 22 languages.
Jun 16, 2008, 2:12 PM -
SuccessFactors' CEO Is Entrepreneur Finalist (Company PR)
Talent management software provider SuccessFactors, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFSF) today announced that CEO and founder Lars Dalgaard is a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2008 Award in Northern California. Jun 11, 2008, 4:39 PM -
Softscape Charges Espionage Attempt in Court Suit (ere)
With the Clinton-Obama fight over, Softscape and SuccessFactors (profile; site) have stepped up to fill the void with the two HR software companies in court for the second time this year. This time the allegations include claims of corporate espionage, unfair competition and interference with contract.
Jun 5, 2008, 6:01 PM -
Softscape vs. SuccessFactors - Blame It On The Shoes (The Human Capitalist)
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any crazier, today SuccessFactors claimed new evidence that suggests “…Softscape representatives masqueraded as a prospective customer - New Millenium Shoe (www.newmilleniumshoe.com) purportedly operating out of Puerto Rico - in order to gain unauthorized access to SuccessFactors sales materials and SuccessFactors’ password-protected sales demonstration site.” The claim was part of the grant of preliminary injunction in the lawsuit against Softscape. Apr 1, 2008, 11:10 AM -
Dirty Fighting Hits the Tech Market (Human Resource Executive Online)
The hot software market for talent-management applications got even hotter this week as SuccessFactors accused a competitor of creating a "hit piece" containing false and defamatory information and distributing it to clients and prospective clients. Experts say the document marks a new low in an industry known for mudslinging. Mar 21, 2008, 11:34 AM
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Products & Services
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SuccessFactors Performance Management Software
A broad, integrated collection of performance and talent management software, in editions geared toward small, medium or enterprise companies. There are components for recruiting management, goal management, succession management, compensation planning, learning and development, and analytics and reporting applications. The solution creates a company-wide network of information related to employee performance, including skill sets, interests, career aspirations, ability to relocate, experience, languages spoken etc. The product differs, depending on the company size. Small companies start with goal, performance and compensation management, plus analytical and reporting tools. For mid-sized businesses succession management is added to the core offerings. For both, there are additional components including learning and worker development tools. Large enterprises get the whole package in a product branded as SuccessFactors Performance & Talent Management Suite. -
SuccessFactors Manager's Edition
An inexpensive on-line tool to help managers write more effective performance appraisals.