Adding news

Sep 26, 2019

Purpose:

To inform employees about company updates, upcoming events, policy changes, or other important internal announcements through the dashboard.

Pre-requisite:

Ensure the News and Broadcast module is enabled in your system settings.

Steps to Enable:

  • Go to: Control Panel → Settings → Modules
  • Scroll to the Miscellaneous section
  • Check the box for Enable News and Broadcast
  • Click Update

Steps to Add News:

  1. Navigate to: Control Panel → News and Broadcast → News and Announcement
  2. Click on: Add New  (top right corner)
  3. Fill in the Following Fields:
    • Title:
      Provide a concise subject for the news (e.g., "HR Policy Updates – Q3 2025")
    • Description:
      Enter detailed information related to the announcement. This can include purpose, dates, instructions, or any relevant context.
    • Choose File (Optional):
      Attach supporting documents like images, PDFs, policy documents, or presentations.
    • Publish Checkbox:
      Check this box to make the announcement live and visible on employee dashboards. If left unchecked, the news will be saved in draft mode and can be published later.
  4. Click: Save to publish the news.

Notes:

  • Only published announcements appear on the employee dashboard.
  • Employees will see the news under the "News and Announcement" section of their main panel.
  • Clicking on a news item will show the full description and attached file (if any).