Perks and Programs

We asked SAP America Inc.(SAP America) to share a few programs they feel really capture what's unique about their workplace. Here is what they had to say.

• Benefits that fit life: We give our team members the freedom to work non-traditional hours from remote locations, allowing them to achieve a work-life integration. New moms can have up to 14 weeks of leave and dads up to seven to tend to the new baby; adoption and fertility treatment cost defrayment assistance; transgender benefits include surgical gender conforming treatment for adults, and support for children who identify as transgender. Cancer testing support, time-off programs, and many other health and wellness services help our people perform at their best.
• A commitment to diversity: Seeing the world differently is in SAP’s DNA, and it’s the reason we are committed to building a workforce with diverse skills and abilities. Our Leadership Excellence Acceleration Program supports our goal of having women in 25% of SAP leadership roles globally by the end of 2017. This award-winning, year-long program for women is unparalleled in the industry and designed to give participants the skills and behaviors to excel in management and people leadership roles. Our internationally-lauded Autism at Work initiative provides rewarding and sustainable employment for people who live on the autism spectrum and have unique abilities. Since the program’s launch, 115 colleagues – 650 anticipated by 2020 – have been hired in the U.S. and eight other countries.
• Serving a greater good: SAP Corporate Social Responsibility drives impact in our communities through the pillars of talent, technology, and partnerships, and allows us to live our mission of improving people's lives. Throughout the year, employees donate tens of thousands of volunteer hours that impact hundreds of thousands of lives. During a four-week social sabbatical, key talents from international teams volunteer to solve business challenges for the entrepreneurial, non-profit sector in emerging markets. Social sabbaticals allow participants to leverage their skills in ways that volunteering close to home may not, while strengthening their leadership competencies, cross-industry sector know-how, and intercultural sensitivity.
• Mentoring and fellowships: An impactful relationship-based approach to learning is at the core of the Mentoring at SAP program. Whether advising employees on strategies to drive revenue or helping them tap deeply into their innovative capabilities, mentoring supports our ambition of nurturing the talents of emerging leaders. Under our fellowship program, employees can take a one- to six-month, full-time assignment on a strategic project in a different line of business to expand their depth and breadth of knowledge and skills. It accelerates the participant’s readiness for broader responsibilities and better prepares them for future success at SAP.
• Social Responsibility and Volunteerism: Our vision is to help the world run better and improve people’s lives. SAP Corporate Social Responsibility drives impact in our communities through the pillars of talent, technology, and partnerships. North America has the greatest concentration of CSR activities, with volunteerism at the core. Throughout the year, and especially for SAP’s signature volunteer initiative, Month of Service, employees donate thousands of volunteer hours that impact thousands of lives (10,804 employees volunteered 42,241 hours in 30 cities in 2016). Through a host of workforce development programs, CSR equips youth with tools to tackle society’s problems and thrive in the digital economy. By establishing partnerships via strategic social investments in more than 100 NGOs, SAP CSR has a lasting, sustainable impact on society.
• Work hard, play harder: We regularly spark the spirit of celebration around the region, reminding employees to regroup, recharge, and recognize our collective success. We hold many company-sponsored events (in individual cities and country-wide) including summer picnics, winter holiday parties, and our live streamed speaker series. This holds particularly true in SAP’s innovation epicenter, Silicon Valley, where the busy event schedule is emblematic of the hard work and dedication of the developer-centric employee base. Noteworthy among the office’s events and perks are an external speaker series; free tickets to local NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, and PGA/ LPGA matches; and numerous clubs like cycling, soccer, golf, tennis; and weekly beer bashes.
• Walking the talk: Executive communications at SAP are frequent and relevant, and no matter where an employee sits in the organization, they will find something of value in the conversation. Through a variety of formats and for audiences of varying sizes, live or virtual, our executives make time for meaningful conversations. In a traditional town hall format, All Hands meetings give employees across the region perspective on company performance and growth, and the opportunity to ask questions in person or online. Regular Coffee Corners allow SAP leaders to have granular conversations with smaller, in-person audiences in a casual and open forum. Pop-up meetings ensure employees can capitalize on the opportunity to meet with visiting executives to discuss specific or unique areas of the business.
• Lifelong learning: Lifelong learning is an everyday concept at SAP. Whether remote or in the office, there are learning opportunities for employees everywhere and at every stage of their career. Driving that dedication to employee development is our own SuccessFactors software that recommends a blend of in-person and online learning and development courses based on an employee’s profile, their organization, and the training their colleagues have completed. Our dedicated online curriculum Learning2Go provides the flexibility to learn anywhere, and with start/stop capabilities so employees can grow their skills as their schedule allows.
• Nurturing emerging leaders: SAP’s Early Talent program is designed for new hires (and recent post-secondary graduates) with under two years of non-professional experience. This comprehensive initiative accelerates young aspiring professionals in their development and contributions to SAP’s success as well as their own. The program provides structured training, mentoring and support to bring out their best ideas, innovations, and talents.
• Making recognition meaningful: Acknowledging the good work of a colleague with gestures great or small has a cumulative effect. The Appreciate program makes it easy to offer meaningful recognition for someone who lives SAP’s cultural behaviors. Through an Internet-based platform, nominees choose the employee to be recognized, and after including a personalized message, select the level of appreciation – from a simple “Thanks” for a positive attitude or quick contribution to shining a “Spotlight” on a game-changing effort that went far beyond the call of duty, and including a monetary value through a points system. Award nominations can be placed for an individual, group of employees or an entire team.

How to Get Hired

We asked SAP America Inc.(SAP America) for some inside information on how to get hired at the organization. Here is what they had to say.

What key characteristics tell you a prospective employee will be a great fit for your company?

We want people who think big and dream big, who value their integrity, and who are dynamic and adaptable. We want people who are collaborative, brimming with creativity, and can have fun. And most of all, we want people who are passionate about helping businesses – and the world – run better. 

At SAP, we put massive effort into creating a workplace that attracts motivated, creative, and forward-thinking employees who help the world run better and improve people’s lives.

Our core “How We Run” values are a set of behaviors that describe how we get things done and what makes our culture unique. They are words developed by our very own people that define who we are and how we run: Tell it like it is. Keep the promise. Stay curious. Build bridges, not silos. Embrace differences. If these are behaviors you live by, then SAP is the place for you.

What can prospective employees do to get your attention?

We are dedicated to the entrepreneurial spirit that brings varying backgrounds, ideas, and points-of-view that enable us to continually push what’s technically possible. Everyone has a strength and skill in different areas. If you think you would be a good fit, apply for an open role, and tell us why hiring you would be a win/win for both you and our company to grow, learn, and develop. Helping the world run better is about what each of us can contribute.

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Are there any positions or types of candidates you are particularly focused on hiring in this coming year?

We are focused on building a team that can enable our customers to digitize the business and prepare for the future, including hiring for Industry/Presales Experts, Architects, Sales Executives and Managers, Product Marketing and Digital Marketing Experts, and Business Development Experts, to name a few. SAP Leonardo, our digital innovation system, integrates breakthrough technologies like IoT, Machine Learning, Analytics, Big Data, Design Thinking, Blockchain, and Data Network and runs them seamlessly on the cloud.  It is a comprehensive service that allows our customers to adapt to the new digital age in a personalized and scalable way. We're looking for big thinkers, those at the forefront of these breakthrough technologies, and most importantly, those who can sell.  

What should interested candidates do to find out more and get started?

Visit us at sap.com/careers to learn about our company, our culture, jobs, and what it’s like to work with us. Read testimonials from our employees and find out more about applying to SAP.

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