OrangeHRM HR Administrators User Manual for Version 5.7.0.1

Summary

This video tutorial highlights the key differences between Orange HRM version 7.5 and its predecessors, focusing on the enhanced user interface and new functionalities. It showcases easier navigation through the dashboard, streamlined access to modules like HR administration and employee management, and the centralized Reports and Analytics module. The video also details changes in accessing features like leave, time tracking, and attendance, and simplifies the logout process. It provides a comprehensive guide for HR admins to navigate the updated system efficiently.

Takeaways

• 😀 The new OrangeHRM version 7.5 introduces a revamped user interface for a better user experience.
• 🏠 The dashboard is now more accessible, with a direct home icon and through the Employee Management module.
• 🔍 A new quick search bar allows for immediate navigation to any module or section by name.
• 🔧 The Admin section has been renamed to HR Administration and reorganized for a modular layout.
• 👤 The 'About' section and password change option are now accessed via the user's profile picture cogwheel icon.
• 📊 The Reports and Analytics module now centralizes all reports, making them easier to find and use.
• 📝 The Employee Management module includes competencies, qualifications, and other employee-related functions.
• 📅 The Leave module's options are now accessible from the top navigation bar, simplifying the process for users.
• ⏰ Time and Attendance modules have been updated for easier access to timesheets, records, and configurations.
• 📝 The Recruitment, Discipline, Training, Performance, and Succession modules have all been relocated and streamlined.
• 💼 The 'More' section's functionalities like Announcements, Organizational Chart, and Preferences are now spread across different modules for better organization.

Q & A

What is the main difference in the user interface for accessing the dashboard in OrangeHRM version 7.5 compared to previous versions?

In OrangeHRM version 7.5, the dashboard can be accessed more directly by clicking on the home icon or from the employee management module via the top navigation bar, whereas in previous versions, it was accessed by expanding the awards section and clicking on dashboard.

How can users access the help portal in OrangeHRM version 7.5?

Users can access the help portal from any screen in version 7.5 by selecting it from the top navigation bar or by clicking the icon that represents the help portal.

What is the new way to access the 'About' section in OrangeHRM version 7.5?

In version 7.5, users can access the 'About' section by hovering over their profile picture and clicking on the cogwheel icon that appears.

How has the location of the admin section changed in OrangeHRM version 7.5?

In version 7.5, the admin section has been renamed to the HR Administration module and is now accessed from the side navigation bar, rather than being located on the side navigation panel as in previous versions.

What are the new locations for user management and job organization in OrangeHRM version 7.5?

In version 7.5, user management and job organization can be found under the HR Administration module, which is accessed from the side navigation bar.

How does the new quick search bar in OrangeHRM version 7.5 enhance navigation?

The new quick search bar in version 7.5 allows users to immediately jump to any accessible module or subsection by simply typing the name into the search bar.

What changes were made to the leave module's navigation in OrangeHRM version 7.5?

In version 7.5, options for the leave module, except for reports, can be accessed directly from the top navigation bar without expanding the side navigation bar, as was required in previous versions.

How can users access their timesheets in the new time tracking module of OrangeHRM version 7.5?

In version 7.5, users can access employee timesheets, activity info, and configuration by navigating to the Time Tracking module and selecting the required link from the top navigation bar.

What is the new process for accessing attendance records in OrangeHRM version 7.5?

In version 7.5, attendance records and related functions are accessed by navigating to the Attendance module and selecting the required option from the top navigation bar.

How has the recruitment module's navigation been updated in OrangeHRM version 7.5?

In version 7.5, the recruitment module is accessed through the Recruitment ATS menu option, and users can select their preferred element from the top navigation bar.

Where are the reports located in OrangeHRM version 7.5?

In version 7.5, all reports are consolidated within the Reports and Analytics module, which is accessible from the top navigation bar.

How has the logout process been simplified in OrangeHRM version 7.5?

The logout process in version 7.5 has been simplified to a single click on the logout option in the top navigation bar, making it immediately available from any screen within the system.