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:
- Navigate to: Control Panel → News and Broadcast → News and Announcement
- Click on: Add New (top right corner)
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Fill in the Following Fields:
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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.
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Title:
- 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).