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Blue Crab Blog
Deep dives on AI, skills-based workforce strategy, and HR technology.
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The Candidate Experience: As Easy as Drag and Drop?
The typical job hunt is fraught with frustration, second guessing, and the monotony of reading one job description after another until they all seem to blend together. Job candidates are often too hard on themselves, doubting their credentials and qualifications. They may forget to dream about what job they want or ponder what job they could be qualified for, often just searching for the job they’ve always had. What if all that could change? What if the candidate experience
Lori Marra
Feb 26


Artificial Intelligence: Transforming the Landscape of HR
The last years in the HR tech space have been very exciting! Technology advances continue to positively impact employees, HR professionals and strategic objectives directed by CHROs. In many cases, HR systems for Talent Acquisition, Talent Management and Workforce Capabilities are being modernized and further integrated to create a seamless experience for HR, employees, and outside candidates. The team at Blue Crab Consulting has been part of the change for more than 15 years
Hendrik Fischer
Feb 26


Transforming HR: AI-Driven Workforce Strategies Explained
The landscape of Human Resources (HR) is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). As organizations strive to enhance efficiency and improve employee experiences, AI emerges as a pivotal tool in reshaping workforce strategies. This blog post explores how AI is revolutionizing HR practices, offering practical insights and examples to help organizations harness its potential effectively. Understanding AI in HR AI refers to the
Hendrik Fischer
Feb 20


Maximizing Talent Intelligence with AI in HR
In today's fast-paced world, organizations are constantly seeking ways to enhance their human resources (HR) strategies. One of the most promising avenues is the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into talent intelligence. This technology not only streamlines HR processes but also provides valuable insights that can lead to better hiring decisions, employee engagement, and overall organizational performance. Understanding Talent Intelligence Talent intelligence refe
Hendrik Fischer
Feb 20


Top Trends in HR Technology for Workforce Transformation
In today's rapidly evolving work environment, organizations are increasingly turning to technology to enhance their human resources (HR) functions. The integration of advanced HR technology is not just a trend; it is a necessity for businesses aiming to stay competitive and foster a productive workforce. This blog post explores the top trends in HR technology that are driving workforce transformation, providing insights and practical examples to help organizations navigate th
Hendrik Fischer
Feb 20


The Future of SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding: Technical Benefits
With the SAP SuccessFactors transition from Onboarding 1.0 to the redeveloped Onboarding solution, customers will reap a number of technical benefits that arise from by using a product that has an integrated technical platform with the rest of their SAP SuccessFactors HXM suite. Common configuration skillsets The SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding 1.0 product had an entirely different underlying system design. This meant that any configuration of Onboarding 1.0 required a unique c
Lori Marra
Feb 10


Securing Trust: Validating SOC 2® Compliance
By: Dr. Brian Fieser We’re excited to announce that we have successfully attained compliance with the SOC 2® Framework, a testament to our unwavering commitment to data security and regulatory compliance. BCC considers privacy and information security to be of the utmost importance. Our services are designed around minimizing (if not eliminating) exposure to customer data. Our commitment to privacy and security extends to all our relationships – vendors, partners and clients,
Hendrik Fischer
Oct 2, 2025


Blue Crab Consulting and SAP Talent Intelligence Hub
Transforming Talent Management Through Integrated Intelligence and Best-in-Class Consulting In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, organizations face unprecedented challenges managing and developing talent. The ability to make data-driven decisions about workforce planning, skills development, and career pathing has become crucial for maintaining a competitive advantage in the new age of work. SAP’s Talent Intelligence Hub (TIH) has emerged as an answer to this need, offering
Lori Marra
Mar 11, 2025


Driving Successful Adoption with Custom Analytics
In the fast-paced landscape of pharmaceuticals, staying ahead means embracing cutting-edge technologies. For one pharmaceutical company, implementing the Eightfold Talent Intelligence Platform was a strategic move intended to enhance the Talent Acquisition and Talent Management processes. However, they recognized that successful adoption of new software isn’t just about deployment; it’s about how well it’s embraced across the organization. Fostering a Culture of Continuous I
Jordan Cox
Mar 13, 2024


Revolutionizing Talent Management: NTT DATA’S AI-Driven Approach
Organizations are constantly seeking new and innovative ways to attract, retain, and develop top talent. NTT DATA, a global leader in IT services, has embarked on a transformative journey by leveraging the power of AI to enhance its talent management strategies. With their strategic partnership with Eightfold.ai and SAP SuccessFactors, NTT DATA is reshaping the way they recruit, hire, and nurture their workforce. EMBRACING AI FOR TALENT ACQUISITION AND INTERNAL MOBILITY NTT
Lori Marra
Feb 15, 2024


Blue Crab Consulting Embarks on a Bold Venture
Blue Crab Consulting, LLC, a premier leader in human resources consulting, announced today a significant expansion of its AI-driven HR solutions strategy. Building on its reputation as the preferred partner for delivering Eightfold’s AI-driven talent intelligence platform to world-renowned brands, Blue Crab Consulting is setting its sights on an ambitious goal: to deepen its role in the AI ecosystem. This strategic direction emphasizes collaborations with a diverse range of A
Sally Elstad
Sep 26, 2023


SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding 1.0 End-of-Life
It’s been a long-time coming: SAP has announced the end-of-life plan for SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding 1.0. This means that customers will need to transform to SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding Transformations (previously referred to as “Onboarding 2.0”) – a fully-integrated solution for managing the new hire experience. Some of the new Onboarding features and benefits for customers: Built on the same data model as Employee Central for seamless integration HXM platform homepage t
Lori Marra
Aug 29, 2023


Why Has Artificial Intelligence Finally Arrived in the World of HR?
Seemingly overnight, we went from imagining a world of robots and artificial intelligence (AI) to existing in such a world. Our acceptance of and reliance on AI is apparent when we turn on Netflix, log into Amazon (does anyone actually ever log out of Amazon?), avoid junk email thanks to AI-supported spam filters, and enjoy the luxury of autonomous driving. There are also many AI-powered applications that aren’t as obvious and are hidden in a layer of technology, such as spe
Hendrik Fischer
Feb 26, 2021


How are AI-Based Systems Improving the Internal and External Candidate Experiences?
Like many HR veterans, we still remember the filing cabinet days. When HR technology was introduced, we all set aside our pen and paper ways and made room for the systems and their accompanying efficiencies. For a long time, innovations in human resources suites drove HR professional job empowerment, employee self-service, talent acquisition and candidate experience improvements, and better analytics and KPI measurements. Though success of deployments was mostly dependent on
Hendrik Fischer
Feb 4, 2021


More Strategy, Less Slog: AI to Decrease Manual HR Tasks
The current wait time for a Peloton bike is nearly three months. Two years ago, connected fitness barely existed, and today, Peloton – the billion-dollar company credited with jump-starting the trend – is synonymous with it. Peloton’s success is based on leveraging holistic, at-home programming and intelligent software to drastically improve workout efficiency. If you read our last post , you know why artificial intelligence (AI) is finally poised to transform the human resou
Hendrik Fischer
Jan 21, 2021
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