PeopleSoft recently released the newest Update Image for HCM—Image 17. Wondering why you should leverage selective adoption to uptake some or all of the new features within this newest image? Here are the top 10 reasons.
Reason #1: Fluid Company Directory Usability Improvements
The Company Directory feature is now enhanced and has been redesigned through the Fluid User Interface with on-the-go users in mind. The Directory can now be displayed on mobile devices, tablets and desktops. After clicking on the Company Directory tile from the landing page, users will be able to search the Company Directory through a search bar, enhanced with filters to allow users to set their own search criteria and find the employees they are looking for. Users will also be able to access recently viewed pages and browse through their favorites pages with the number of employees in each collapsible section prominently displayed. In addition to accessing contact information or even map location of employees through their profiles, users can access/modify their own profiles easily. Mobility and navigation is intuitive and seamless, providing users with the information they need at their fingertips.
The Company Directory feature is now enhanced and has been redesigned through the Fluid User Interface with on-the-go users in mind. The Directory can now be displayed on mobile devices, tablets and desktops. After clicking on the Company Directory tile from the landing page, users will be able to search the Company Directory through a search bar, enhanced with filters to allow users to set their own search criteria and find the employees they are looking for. Users will also be able to access recently viewed pages and browse through their favorites pages with the number of employees in each collapsible section prominently displayed. In addition to accessing contact information or even map location of employees through their profiles, users can access/modify their own profiles easily. Mobility and navigation is intuitive and seamless, providing users with the information they need at their fingertips.
Reason #2: Direct Report Framework for Training Administration
PeopleSoft eDevelopment utilizes the same direct reports configuration with Update Image 17 as with other existing manager self service pages. The Training Summary feature displays the Employee Selection Criteria page with the same list and set up of employees as with the other manager self service pages. This ensures a consistent look and feel across pages.
PeopleSoft eDevelopment utilizes the same direct reports configuration with Update Image 17 as with other existing manager self service pages. The Training Summary feature displays the Employee Selection Criteria page with the same list and set up of employees as with the other manager self service pages. This ensures a consistent look and feel across pages.
Reason #3: Element Browser for Global Payroll and Absence Management
The Element Browser, enhanced in Fluid UI, provides users with the ability to maintain rules from a mobile device. Users can search by country using the Global Payroll Element Browser. Users are able to see element information and how each element is related to other elements within the system. To find a specific element, users can scroll through a list of elements for the selected country or search through the elements using the pin name, code or description. The search capability also includes a filter button and sort button to make finding elements simple and intuitive. From each element page, users can edit the element and refresh to reflect the changes, as well as select the Rebuild Effective Date Element command when adding/deleting related element members to rebuild the element map. An element breadcrumb is displayed at the top of the page, making it easy to navigate back and forth between elements.
The Element Browser, enhanced in Fluid UI, provides users with the ability to maintain rules from a mobile device. Users can search by country using the Global Payroll Element Browser. Users are able to see element information and how each element is related to other elements within the system. To find a specific element, users can scroll through a list of elements for the selected country or search through the elements using the pin name, code or description. The search capability also includes a filter button and sort button to make finding elements simple and intuitive. From each element page, users can edit the element and refresh to reflect the changes, as well as select the Rebuild Effective Date Element command when adding/deleting related element members to rebuild the element map. An element breadcrumb is displayed at the top of the page, making it easy to navigate back and forth between elements.
Reason #4: Guided Self Service (Phase 2)
In Update Image 17, self service transactions utilize the PeopleTools Activity Guides Framework. Now, the same configuration pages will be used to set up transactions. Self service transactions will match the flow of Activity Guides.
In Update Image 17, self service transactions utilize the PeopleTools Activity Guides Framework. Now, the same configuration pages will be used to set up transactions. Self service transactions will match the flow of Activity Guides.
Reason #5: Manager View as Feature
The My Team tile on Manager Self Service homepage offers managers useful information about direct and indirect reports. With Update Image 17, managers can quickly access the reporting structure for all managers who report up to them by selecting the View My Team next to another manager who is a direct report or by clicking the Change Team button next to the “Team of” field at the top that displays that manager’s name and job title. After selecting another manager, the page automatically changes to that manager’s list of direct reports. This enhanced navigation makes accessing reporting structures easier than ever before.
The My Team tile on Manager Self Service homepage offers managers useful information about direct and indirect reports. With Update Image 17, managers can quickly access the reporting structure for all managers who report up to them by selecting the View My Team next to another manager who is a direct report or by clicking the Change Team button next to the “Team of” field at the top that displays that manager’s name and job title. After selecting another manager, the page automatically changes to that manager’s list of direct reports. This enhanced navigation makes accessing reporting structures easier than ever before.
Reason #6: Self Service Matrix Management
Matrix teams can be managed through the Self Service Matrix Management tool. After clicking on the Manage Matrix Teams tile on the Self Service homepage, managers can add or edit teams from the Manage Matrix Teams page. Filtering capabilities allow users to add search criteria and quickly find the teams that they are looking for. When adding a new team, managers can select the type of team, add team members and set team leads.
Matrix teams can be managed through the Self Service Matrix Management tool. After clicking on the Manage Matrix Teams tile on the Self Service homepage, managers can add or edit teams from the Manage Matrix Teams page. Filtering capabilities allow users to add search criteria and quickly find the teams that they are looking for. When adding a new team, managers can select the type of team, add team members and set team leads.
Reason #7: Talent Acquisition Management Print Application
Using the Talent Acquisition Manager, users can determine which information fields to include when printing out applications. Using checkboxes, users can select which information they would like to include in the printed applicant report in one convenient PDF file. Other options include the ability to print attachments like resumes or responses to an online application questionnaire.
Using the Talent Acquisition Manager, users can determine which information fields to include when printing out applications. Using checkboxes, users can select which information they would like to include in the printed applicant report in one convenient PDF file. Other options include the ability to print attachments like resumes or responses to an online application questionnaire.
Reason #8: Updating Disability and Veteran Status in the Fluid User Interface
Users can now update Disability and Veteran status using the Personal Details tile on the Employee Self Service homepage through Fluid UI on a mobile device. Another enhancement is the addition of Form I-9 completion instructions and a link to the form itself to complete it directly from a phone.
Users can now update Disability and Veteran status using the Personal Details tile on the Employee Self Service homepage through Fluid UI on a mobile device. Another enhancement is the addition of Form I-9 completion instructions and a link to the form itself to complete it directly from a phone.
Reason #9: Workforce Administrator and Talent Administrator Homepages
The new Workforce Administrator and Talent Administrator Homepages enhance navigation by making it easy for administrators to access commonly used information and transactions. The tiles make it easy for administrators to access WorkCenters, dashboards, analytics and more.
The new Workforce Administrator and Talent Administrator Homepages enhance navigation by making it easy for administrators to access commonly used information and transactions. The tiles make it easy for administrators to access WorkCenters, dashboards, analytics and more.
Reason #10: Workforce Availability
The Workforce Availability feature through the Fluid User Interface equips managers to view and track their team members time and schedules—both for the day and for the week. Filters allow managers to sift through employee tracked times, such as those employees with a schedule deviation or those away from work. Managers can take action on an employee’s reported time, such as approving overtime or notifying an employee about an absence.
The Workforce Availability feature through the Fluid User Interface equips managers to view and track their team members time and schedules—both for the day and for the week. Filters allow managers to sift through employee tracked times, such as those employees with a schedule deviation or those away from work. Managers can take action on an employee’s reported time, such as approving overtime or notifying an employee about an absence.
