Dekad Enterprise Book : Employees

3. Configuration

The Configuration section allows administrators to customize and manage the settings used in the Employees module.

It provides options to configure employee management features, organizational structure, work locations, onboarding and offboarding processes, skills, and other HR-related settings. These configurations help standardize employee records and ensure HR processes are managed consistently across the organization.

3.1 Employee Document Types

The Employee Document Types section is used to define and manage the different categories of employee documents.

It allows users to create document types such as passports, national ID cards, visas, employment contracts, certificates, and other HR-related documents. These document types help organize employee files, making them easier to classify, search, and manage throughout the employee lifecycle.

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New Employee Document Type

By clicking the New button, a form is opened to create a new employee document type.

Users can enter the document type name. After creating the record, they can click Add a line to add one or more document types. Once all required information has been entered, users can either click Save to save the changes or Discard to cancel them.

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3.2 Activity Plans

The Activity Plans section is used to create and manage predefined sets of activities for employees.

Activity plans help automate recurring HR processes, such as onboarding and offboarding, by grouping multiple tasks into a single reusable plan. Each plan can include activities assigned to specific users or departments, ensuring that required tasks are completed in the correct order and at the appropriate time.

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New Activity Plan

By clicking the New button, a form is opened to create a new employee activity plan.

Users can enter the Plan Name, select the Department and Company, then add the required activities using the Add a Line option in the Activities To Create tab. Each activity can include details such as the activity type, summary, responsible user, and notes.

Once all activities have been added, users can save the plan, making it available for onboarding, offboarding, or other employee-related processes.

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3.3 Work Locations

The Work Locations section is used to create and manage the different locations where employees perform their work.

It allows users to define work locations such as offices, branches, or remote workplaces and assign them to employees. This helps organizations manage workplace information and accurately identify where employees are assigned to work.

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New Work Location

By clicking the Newbutton, a form is opened to create a new work location.

Users can enter the Work Location name, select the Work Address, choose a Cover Image to represent the location, and assign it to a Company. Once saved, the new work location becomes available for assignment to employees and can be used throughout the Employees module.

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3.4 Departure Reasons

The Departure Reasons section is used to define and manage the reasons why employees leave the company.

It allows users to create categories such as resignation, retirement, termination, or contract completion. These reasons can be selected when archiving an employee record, helping organizations maintain accurate employee records and analyze workforce turnover.

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New Departure Reason

By clicking the New button, a blank line appears at the bottom of the list where users can enter a new departure reason. Once the required information has been entered, users can click Save to save the new reason or Discard to cancel the changes.

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3.5 Skill Types

The Skill Types section is used to define and organize different categories of employee skills.

It allows users to create skill types such as languages, technical skills, certifications, or soft skills. Each skill type can contain multiple individual skills and proficiency levels, making it easier to classify and manage employee competencies across the organization.

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New Skill Type

By clicking the New button, a form is opened to create a new skill type.

Users can enter the Skill Type name, optionally select a Color, indicate whether it is a Certification, then use Add a Line to add the related Skills and define the corresponding Levels with their progress. Once all information has been entered, users can click Save to create the skill type or Discard to cancel the changes.

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3.6 Tags

The Tags section is used to create and manage labels that help categorize and organize employee records.

Tags can be used to classify employees based on specific attributes, making it easier to search, filter, group, and manage employee information throughout the system.

New Tag

By clicking the New button, a form is opened to create a new tag.

Users can enter the Tag Name and select a Color for easy visual identification. Once saved, the tag becomes available for assignment to employee records and can be used for filtering and organization.

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3.7 Line Types

The Line Types section is used to define different categories of resume or employee profile lines inside the Employees configuration.

It allows users to organize information that appears in the employee profile, such as work experience, education, certifications, or other resume-related entries. Each line type helps structure how employee background information is displayed and categorized within the system.

To create a new line type, users simply click the New button and enter the name of the line type. Once saved, it becomes available for use in employee profiles to properly classify resume information.

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3.8 Job Positions

The Job Positions section is used to create and manage the different job roles within the organization.

It allows users to define positions such as Manager, Accountant, Sales Representative, or HR Officer. These job positions can then be assigned to employees and are used to organize the workforce, support recruitment, and maintain accurate employee records across the HR system.

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New Job Position

By clicking the New button, a form is opened to create a new job position in the Recruitment module.

It includes details such as Department, Job Location, Industry, Email Alias, Employment Type, Expected Skills, Company, Mission Dates, Target (number of employees to hire) , Recruiter, and Interviewers.

It also includes job information like Job Summary, which describes the role and is used to present the job position inside the system and on the company’s job listings.

The job position can be linked to the Recruitment process, where it is used to attract candidates, publish job openings, and manage applications. This ensures that the job information is visible to applicants and properly connected to the hiring workflow.

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3.9 Employment Types

The Employment Types section is used to define different categories of employees based on their working relationship with the company.

It includes details such as full-time, part-time, permanent, temporary, contract, or internship types. These categories help determine working hours, contract conditions, salary structure, and employee benefits within the organization.

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New Employment Type

By clicking the New button, a new line appears below where users can enter a new employment type.

Users can add the employment type name, and once finished they can either click Save to confirm the entry or Discard to cancel it. After saving, the new employment type is added to the list and becomes available for selection in employee configuration and records.

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3.10 Working Schedules

The Working Schedules section is used to define the working time structure for employees within the company.

It includes details such as working days, working hours, and shift patterns. These schedules determine how employee attendance is calculated and how work entries, absences, and payroll are processed in the system.

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New Working Schedule

By clicking the New button, a form is opened to create a new working schedule.

Users can define the schedule name and set the working structure by adding working days and defining start and end times for each day. This allows the system to calculate employee attendance, work entries, and payroll based on the defined schedule.

Once saved, the new working schedule becomes available for assignment to employees.

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3.11 Badges

The Badges section is used to create and manage recognition badges assigned to employees within the organization.

It includes different types of badges that are used to highlight employee achievements, skills, or specific behaviors. These badges can be assigned manually or automatically depending on system configuration, and they help in tracking employee performance and recognition across the company.

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New Badge

By clicking New, a new line is created where users can define a new badge in the system by entering the badge name and saving it, after which it becomes available in the badges list.

The badge can then be assigned to employees using Grant This Badge, where the user selects the employee, chooses the badge, and adds a short message before confirming the action. This allows the badge to be recorded under the employee profile as a form of recognition.

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3.12 Challenges

The Challenges section is used to create and manage employee challenges within the organization.

It includes different challenge programs that can be defined to motivate employees, track performance, and assign goals or rewards such as badges. Each challenge can be configured with details like duration, goals, responsible person, and rewards, helping improve employee engagement and performance across the company.

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Search and Filtering

The Search and Filtering feature allows users to quickly locate specific employees within the list view.

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New Challenge

By clicking the New button, a form is opened to create a new employee challenge in the system.

The form includes fields such as Challenge Name, Goals, Reward, and Advanced Options, which are used to define the structure and purpose of the challenge. Users can configure the objectives employees need to achieve, the reward they will receive upon completion, and any additional settings required for the challenge.

Each challenge also follows a workflow status, including Draft, In Progress, and Done, which helps track the progress of the challenge from creation until completion.

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3.13 Goals History

The Goals History section is used to track and analyze the history of employee goals over time.

It displays information such as the start date, end date, current value, target value, and completion status of each goal. This helps managers monitor employee performance progress and review how goals are achieved over different periods, providing better visibility on employee development and performance trends.

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Search and Filtering

The Search and Filtering feature allows users to quickly locate specific goal history records.

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3.14 Settings

The Settings section is used to configure and control the main behavior of the Employees module.

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3.14.1 Employees Settings

The Employees Settings section is used to configure how employee presence, skills, and work behavior are managed in the system.

It includes Presence Display, which determines how employee availability is calculated, either based on attendances or based on user status in the system.

It also includes Advanced Presence Control, which allows more detailed tracking such as presence reporting screens, email activity, and IP address control.

The Skills Management option is used to enrich employee profiles with skills, resumes, and qualifications.

The Remote Work setting allows the system to display remote work arrangements for employees and show their working location, where presence icons are updated based on whether the employee is working from home or office.

Finally, the Notice Period defines the number of days required before an employee departure or contract termination, helping the company manage workforce changes in advance.

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3.14.2 Work Organization

The Work Organization section is used to define how employees’ working time is structured within the company.

It includes Company Working Hours, which sets the default company schedule used to manage employee working time.

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3.14.3 Employee Update Rights

The Employee Update Rights section allows employees to edit and update their own personal data in the system.

It includes Employee Editing, which enables employees to modify their profile information depending on the access rights given by the company.

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3.14.4 Document Expiry

The Document Expiry section is used to manage and track the expiration of employee-related documents.

It includes Reminder Days Before Expiry, which defines how many days before a document expires the system should send a reminder, and Email Template, which specifies the email format used to notify employees or HR about upcoming expirations.

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