Just call it a digital talent incubator.

Looking for the fastest way for everyone at your small company to reach their performance goals? Simple: provide a way for managers to show each person how important they are to the company - and how they can work to improve their skills. Enter SuccessFactors Career and Development Planning module. Managers at small companies are using this tool to help employees identify areas needing improvement - and to accurately chart a realistic course to get there. Why look outside your company for the best people - they might just be sitting just a few cubicles down.

SuccessFactors Career and Development Planning helps shape the course of each employee's improvement with tools providing:

• Proactive Planning. Tools that help plan development activities based on both competency gaps and anticipated responsibilities
• Consultant-class Career Coaching. Onboard coaching advisor provides the most relevant direction and support
• Meaningful Guidance. Writing Assistant helps managers find just the right way to phrase suggestions and recommendations for the greatest impact
• Legal Look-Ahead. Legal Scan flags inappropriate terminology to avoid potential legal issues
• Audit Tracking. Online archive keeps a comprehensive audit trail of Career and Development plans