Overview
The Manager App Guide introduces the new and improved version of the Manager Toolkit, designed to make onboarding smoother and more engaging for both Managers and Buddies. This version brings a refreshed interface, smarter tracking features, and easier communication tools. All aimed at helping managers stay on top of their onboarding tasks while providing a great experience for new hires.
With the updated toolkit, managers can:
🏠 Get an overview of your new joiner's onboarding progress from the Dashboard.
💬 Send personalised welcome messages even in multiple languages.
✅ Track tasks and priorities with structured To-Do lists.
👥 View new joiners in one place, check their course progress, and submissions.
💡 Explore Tips & Tricks to make onboarding even smoother and more engaging.
Example
Imagine a manager welcoming two new team members this week. From the Dashboard, they can instantly see who’s starting, send each a personalized welcome message, review their onboarding progress, and check off key to-dos — all within a few clicks. This streamlined flow ensures no steps are missed and every new hire feels supported from day one.
🏠 Dashboard Page
The Dashboard provides a high-level overview and quick access to key onboarding elements:
See at a glance:
This Week's Highlights:
Displays who is starting this week
Allows managers to send them a welcome message directly (via the Manager Introduction Message).
Shows if a new hire has submitted an essay answer. Managers can quickly navigate to the new hire’s profile to review their submissions.
Recently Assigned New Hires:
Shows the new hires assigned to the manager in the last 30 days, along with their start dates.
Enables managers to prepare for onboarding and follow up in a timely manner.
Managers can send welcoming messages directly from this section.
Quick Actions Menu:
Provides easy access to the Manager Introduction Message to review or edit it.
Tutorial can be accessed quickly from this menu.
To-Do Overview:
Track responsibilities via a structured checklist.
To-Dos can now be labeled as Optional or Mandatory.
✉️ Introduction Message
Personalise a welcome message for each new hire or create a reusable standard template.
Supports multi-language messages, allowing managers to choose the language when sending the message.
👤 My New Hires
Access a list of all new hires assigned to the Manager & Buddy. They get access to:
Adding New Hires: Managers can add new hires to themselves if this is enabled in the organisation settings.
Checklists: Managers can track their new hires’ tasks.
Course Progress: Metrics show performance changes compared to the previous week.
Responses: Access to answers from essays or input fields.
✅ To-Do List
Track responsibilities for each new hire via a structured checklist.
Helps managers stay organised and aligned with onboarding milestones.
Tasks can now be marked as Mandatory or Optional, making priorities clear.
💡 Tips & Tricks
Managers & Buddies get helpful tips and best practices on how to effectively onboard new hires.
This section can be continuously updated to support managers in their role.
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