The UKG Pro WFM 2024.R2 release introduces several improvements to enhance the end user experience, increase efficiency, and minimize errors through new validations.
I've looked into all of the release notes and identified 3 features that have the potential to improve your operations and make your life a little better, one feature at a time!
In this article, we'll explore these three features that have the potential to enhance operations and simplify your daily tasks.
Previously, managers had the ability to transfer employees to any job within the Manager JTS using the Schedule Planner. With the latest enhancement, customers now have the option to enable validation of job transfers against the Employee JTS, including the manager addition if applicable. This feature provides greater control and validation over manager actions, reducing errors and the need for manual corrections.
Here’s how to enable this feature:
1. Feature Switch:
Access the Feature Switch in the Application Setup and set it to enabled.
By default, the Employee-centric organizational job transfers FACP is set to Disallowed. Please note that in the SuperAccess FAP, the default value is set to Allowed.
> To enable the FACP, go to:
Application Setup > Access Profiles > Function Access Profiles and open the appropriate FAP.
> In the FAP, click on:
Manager - Department Manager > Scheduling > Transfers in Schedules and set the Employee-centric organizational job transfers to Allowed.
As a result, when performing a job transfer in the Schedule Planner, managers will only be able to schedule employees on jobs that are part of the Employee JTS, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
Until recently, when managers entered Time-Off on behalf of their employees, the list of Subtype requests included all Requests within the Manager GDAP. With the new enhancement, customers can enable a Function Access Control Point (FACP) that restricts managers to using only the Requests that fall within the selected employee's Visibility period.
This improvement reduces the risk of errors and simplifies the process of selecting the correct Request for team members.
Here’s how to enable this feature:
FACP (Function Access Control Point):
By default, the Enter Time Off Per Employee Visibility Period FACP is set to Disallowed. Please note that in the SuperAccess FAP, the default value is set to Allowed.
> To enable the FACP, go to:
Application Setup > Access Profiles > Function Access Profiles and open the appropriate FAP.
> In the FAP, click on:
Manager - Department Manager > Scheduling and set the Enter Time Off Per Employee Visibility Period to Allowed.
As a result, managers with multiple Request subtypes in their GDAP will now have the ability to use only the ones that are relevant to the selected employee, based on their Visibility period. This ensures a more streamlined and accurate process for managing Time-Off.
Previously, the only Time periods that were available in the Exception tile were Previous Pay Period and Current Pay Period. However, with this new enhancement, customers can now enable the selection of additional Time periods.
Here’s how to enable this feature:
Feature Switch:
The following feature switch must first be enabled.
Access the Feature Switch in the Application Setup > System Settings and set to Enabled
Once enabled, the Admin will have a wider range of Time Periods to choose from when selecting what will be the Tile Default time period. This flexibility allows for more accurate and efficient time management.
This choice will also be available to managers directly in the Tile:
And there you have it, my top 3 features from the UKG Pro WFM 2024.R2 release! These exciting enhancements are here to revolutionize your operations and take your end user experience to the next level. With the validation of job transfers, Time-Off validation based on employee visibility periods, and the expanded selection of symbolic time periods, you can streamline processes, minimize errors, and optimize your workforce management.
If you need any further assistance or guidance on these incredible features, don't hesitate to reach out to our dedicated team. We're here to help you make the most out of these enhancements and ensure a smooth and efficient experience.
Get ready to take your operations to new heights with UKG Pro WFM 2024.R2!