Position

Normally, the information needed to create positions is downloaded into Staffing and Scheduling from your human resources system. However, there may be times when you need a special position to make a certain scheduling scenario work for you.

For these situations when an existing downloaded position is not available, you can create one manually. But instead of creating a new position, you can copy an existing position and then make only the changes needed to make it unique. By not having to start from the beginning, you can save time. In addition, if you need more than one new unique position, you can copy multiple positions at once, saving even more time.

The following components of an existing position record are copied to the new position. If changes are needed on the new position, you would make the changes after you finish the copying steps.

• The selection in the Active field (Yes or No)

• Licenses

  You select which licenses apply to the new position during one of the copying steps.

• Indicators and parameters

The following components of an existing position record are not copied to the new position. If you need to add this information to the new position, you would add it after you finish the copying steps.

• Factors

• Number

• Grant Code

• Project Code

To copy an existing position to make a new unique position, complete the following steps.

1. Navigate to Configuration > Labor Distribution > Position.

2. Search for and select one or more existing positions that you want to copy.

   Tip  

   Use the check boxes. Do not click the folder symbol, which will open the position record.

3. Under Actions, click Copy.

4. Select the option that determines the organization unit for the new position. Then click Next.

   Options:

   • Use the current organization unit as the destination

   • Use a new organization unit as the destination

     If you select this option, update the organization unit fields as needed. The trunk- and branch-level fields are required, as is the leaf-level field if this is where positions are linked.

5. Update the details for the new position to make it unique. Then click Next.

   • Code, Description, and Job Class Code are required.

   • If there was a Number, Grant Code, or Project Code on the original position, you need to re-enter them on the new position after completing the copying steps because those values do not automatically carry over to the new position.

6. Select the licenses to be associated with the new position. Then click Next.

7. The final step allows you to review your changes. Verify the information is correct and click Finish.

8. If you need to add or update any information on the new position, search for it and make the desired changes.

Authorized users can add a new record by completing the following steps:

1. Click on the Add button in the left pane to open a configuration screen.

2. Enter data in all applicable fields. The fields with an asterisk are required and must be completed before the record can be saved.

3. If specific values are required for a field, the valid options are available in one of the following:

   • The Field Look Up Values are displayed in the right pane. In most cases, the values available have been previously entered on the related configuration screen.

   • The List Selector icon to the right of a field opens a listing of valid values for a field. In most cases, the values available have been previously entered on the related configuration screen.

   • The Drop Down Menu arrow to the right of a field opens a menu of valid options for a field. In most cases, the values available are standard core values.

   • A Date Selector Calendar is available in the Field Look Up Values in the right pane for date fields. If there is no right pane, the Date Selector icon is displayed to the right of the field.

4. Use the online help features for information on configuration of the screen.

   • For information on specific fields, highlight the field with the cursor to view the short Help text in the right pane.

   • To open the documentation to find more information for the related page, click on the Help icon in the tool bar or click on More... in the right pane after the short help.

5. If there are Indicator and/or Parameter tabs, these must be configured as well. Default values are displayed for the indicator settings, but may be changed for this record. For more information see Configuration > System > Indicator and/or Parameter.

6. After entering information, save the record. The system does a validation to make sure the information entered is valid for the field, such as numbers must be entered in numeric fields or fields with look up values must match the options displayed.

7. The Audits tab is now displayed with information on the entered record.

Authorized users can make edits to add or update information in existing records.

1. Using the Search page selection criteria, search for all the records to be updated.

2. To select one or more record, click the box to the left of each record to alternately add or remove the check mark. To select/de-select all records in a specific search result set, click on the box above the search results to add or remove all check marks and select them by checking the box to the left of the record.

3. To open the record you wish to view first, click its folder. All other selected records can be viewed by scrolling, using the right and left arrows in the Navigator section of the left pane.

4. Highlight the fields to be updated with the cursor and enter the information.

   • If the field is grayed out, that field is not editable.

   • If specific values are required for a field, the valid options are available in one of the following:

     • The Field Look Up Values are displayed in the right pane.

     • The List Selector icon to the right of a field opens a listing of valid values for a field from the related configuration screen.

     • The Drop Down Menu arrow to the right of a field opens a menu of valid options for a field.

     • A Calendar is available in the Field Look Up Values in the right pane for date fields. If there is no right pane, the Date Selector icon is displayed.

For information on specific fields, view the short Help text in the right pane.

5. The Indicator and/or Parameter tabs can also be updated. Click on the tab to open and edit the values. For more information see Configuration > System > Indicator and/or Parameter.

6. After entering information, save the record. The system does a validation to make sure the information entered is valid for the field, such as numbers must be entered in numeric fields or fields with look up values must match the options displayed.

7. The Audits tab displays information on the edits made to the record.

   Note  

   For more information, see Editing a Record in Help > Record Management.

To open and view existing records, complete the following steps:

1. Using the Search page selection criteria, search for all the records to be viewed.

2. To select one or more record, click the box to the left of each record to alternately add or remove the check mark. To select/de-select all records in a specific search result set, click on the box above the search results to add or remove all check marks.

3. To open the record you wish to view first, click its folder. All other selected records are also available.

4. To view all other selected records, scroll to the previous record or to the next record using the navigation arrows.

5. For records displayed in a list format, click the card arrow on a record to open and view it.

   Note  

   For more information, see Opening and Viewing a Record in Help > Record Management.

Authorized users can use the Replace feature to update multiple selected records at the same time with the same field information or the same indicator and/or parameter values.

1. Using the Search page selection criteria, search for all the records to be updated. Multiple searches can be conducted to build a results list.

2. To select one or more record, click on the box to the left of each record to alternately add or remove the check mark. To select/de-select all records in a specific search result set, click on the box above the search results to add or remove all check marks.

3. Click on the Replace button in the left pane.

   A screen is displayed with all replaceable fields showing as read only.

4. Check the box to the left of a field to be updated. The field is then enabled.

5. Enter the new information in the field.

6. Update any additional fields in all tabs.

7. Values in the Indicator and Parameter tabs can also be updated by entering values in each field.

8. To reset all the values back to the previously saved ones, click on the Reset button.

   Note  

   Once the records have been saved, the values cannot be reset to the previous values. They would have to be re-entered as updated values, following steps 1-10.

9. Click on the Save button to save the changes.

10. All selected records are now updated, with the new information replacing the old information in the selected fields.

    Note  

    For more information, see Replacing Record Values under Help > Record Management.

The Search page is the default page when a screen is opened. This screen is used to filter criteria when searching for a specific record.

1. After entering values in the selected fields, click on the Search button. The results are listed below the search screen.

2. Additional searches with different filter options can be run to add to the selected record results set.

3. To select one or more record, click the box to the left of the record to alternately add or remove the check mark. To select/de-select all records in a specific search result set, click on the box above the search results to add or remove all check marks.

4. To open the record you wish to view first, click its folder. All other selected records can be viewed by scrolling, using the right and left arrows in the Navigator section of the left pane.

   Note  

   For more information on searching for an existing record, see Searching for a Record in the Help section. For more information on the Action buttons available in the left pane after the search is completed, see Search Action Buttons. For more information on setting the check boxes default to be checked or unchecked, see Preferences > My Preferences > List.

Authorized users can delete existing records. Open records can be deleted by clicking on the Delete or Delete Selected button in the left pane.

To delete one or more records that are not open, complete the following steps:

1. From the related screen, conduct a search to locate the records that are to be deleted.

2. To select one or more record, click the box to the left of the record to alternately add or remove the check mark. To select/de-select all records in a specific search result set, click on the box above the search results to add or remove all check marks.

3. Click on the Delete Selected button.

4. If the record code has been assigned to one or more other records (as a field value), an error message is displayed and the record cannot be deleted.

   Note  

   For more information, see Deleting a Record under Help > Record Management.

Click on the Add button to open a screen to configure a new record.

Complete the following steps to add a new record:

1. Click on the Add button in the left pane. The corresponding New Record screen is displayed.

2. Enter data in applicable fields. The fields with an asterisk are required and must be completed before the record can be saved.

   • Fields that require specific values display Field Look Up Values in the right pane. If there is no right pane, the List Selector icon is displayed to the right of a field to open a listing of valid values.

   • Fields that require specific standard response values, such as Yes/No, display a Drop-Down Menu arrow to open a list of valid options.

   • Fields that require date values display a calendar in the Field Look Up Values in the right pane. If there is no right pane, the Date Selector icon is displayed to open a calendar to select a date. Date values can also be typed in.

3. If there are Indicator and/or Parameter tabs, these must be configured as well. Default values are displayed for all indicator settings (and selected parameter settings), but may be changed for this record. For more information on indicator and parameter settings, see Configuration > System > Indicators and Parameters. See also the Rules and Parameters Specification documentation.

4. Depending on the screen being set up, there may also be additional Section buttons in the left pane. Click on the buttons to open and configure those additional screens.

5. When all screens have been completed, click on the Save button to save the new record values.

   Note  

   For more information and screen prints, see Adding a New Record.

The Advanced button loads the expanded search criteria mode with additional fields for locating a record. When the Basic search mode is loaded, the button shows as Advanced. When the Advanced search mode is loaded, the button shows as Basic.

The Audits button in the left pane opens a screen to view changes to records in the open page. The audit trail displays information on additions, edits and deletions, including the date and time the change was made, the type of change (inserted, updated, deleted), the description of the change, the name of the person making the change, and the original and new values.

The audit records can be grouped and sorted by one of the following options: application, audit date, audit description, classification, or who modified. To change the sort, click the drop down arrow near the Group By field in the Audit List Actions to open the record, then select the grouping from the list.

Group by Application

Groups the audit records by the application where the changes were made.

Group by Audit Date

Groups all the audits by the date when changes were made.

Group by Audit Description

Groups the audit report by the description of the edits that were made.

Group by Classification

Groups the audit records by whether the record was inserted, updated, or deleted.

Group by Who Modified

Groups the audit records by the user who made the updates.

The Delete or Delete Selected button is used to remove one or more records from a screen.

Complete the following steps:

1. If there are multiple records, click on the selection box to the left of each record that is to be deleted.

   Note  

   If this is a single record, there are no check boxes to select. Skip to step 3.

   A check mark is displayed in each selected box.

2. Click on the Delete Selected button for multiple records or the Delete button for a single record.

3. The system does a validation check to make sure the record is not linked to any other records. If it is, a warning message is generated and the record cannot be deleted.

4. If there are no children records, the record is deleted.

   Note  

   For more information, see Deleting a Record.

The Replace button opens a screen to update one or more field values for all the records selected in the search. This feature can be used to update multiple records with the same field information.

1. Using the Search page, search for all the records to be updated. Multiple searches can be conducted to build a results list.

2. Select the box to the left of each record to be updated.

3. Click on the Replace button in the left pane.

   A screen is displayed with all the fields as read only.

4. Select the box to the left of each field to be updated. The field is then enabled.

5. Enter the new information in the field.

6. Complete all tabs to be updated, including the Indicators and Parameters tabs, if applicable.

7. To reset all the values back to the previously saved values, click on the Reset button in the left pane.

   Note  

   Once the records have been saved, the values cannot be set back to the previous value using the Reset button. They can be changed by using the Replace feature.

8. Click on the Save button to save the changes.

9. All selected records are now updated, with the new information replacing the old information in the selected fields.

   Note  

   The system does not allow the user to use this feature to replace "key" identification fields. A Duplicate Key error message is generated. For example, because the "key" identification field for a Holiday record is the Code, the system does not allow a user to replace multiple holiday records with the same Code. The Code for each Holiday record must be unique.

   Note  

   For more information and screen prints, see the section in Record Management under Replacing Record Values.

The Replicate button copies all general, detail, indicator, and parameter attributes of an existing record, so the setup of a new record requires less time. The General screen opens so you can update general field values for the new record.

1. Using the Search page, search for a record to copy.

2. Click on the folder to the left of a record to open it.

3. In the Actions section in the left pane, click the Replicate button.

4. Update values on the General screen.

   Note  

   "Key" identification fields must be unique or a Duplicate Key error message is generated. For example, because the "key" identification field for a Holiday record is the Code, the system does not allow a user to replicate a holiday record with the same Code. The Code for each Holiday record must be unique.

5. Click the Save button.

6. Optional. Update tabs, including Indicators, Parameters, and Details, and click the Save button.

   All selected records are now updated, with the new information replacing the old information in the selected fields.