Search TipsConstruct ESS 1.2.5 Release Notes
The enhanced version of the ESS app is now available on both iOS and Android devices, providing you with advanced features to effectively manage your single sign-on logins. Discover the new and improved app that includes Microsoft authentication/Azure capabilities for an enhanced user experience.
Please note that Enterprise customers must be on patch 19-2 or higher in order to use this version of the app.
New Features and Enhancements
| Feature | Summary | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Email Notifications | Facilitates timely communication in the leave request process by sending notifications to both the employee and the approver. | When an employee initiates a leave request, the system will automatically generate email notifications. These notifications will be sent to the designated approver, prompting them to review and take action. Once the action is taken, an email is sent to the respective employee, informing them about the status of their leave request. Refer to Managing Leave Requests for more information. |
| Construct ESS Desktop (Web) | Construct ESS Desktop version 1.2.5 is released. | ESS Desktop 1.2.5 V release includes all programs with enhanced security for Leave Desktop programs, introducing menu items security for improved functionality and user experience. Refer to ESS Desktop for more information. |
| Leave Dashboard Improvements | The Leave Dashboard now features a Direct Reports Only toggle. | Introduced a Direct Reports Only toggle to filter leave details based on a user and their direct reports. When the toggle is disabled, HR-privileged users gain color-coded leave filter chips, and others see simplified information in gray color. Refer to Leave Dashboard for more information. |
| Reportee Balances | Empowers managers by providing a comprehensive list of their team members along with their corresponding leave balances. | Managers gain enhanced visibility into their team's leave balances through a convenient list format. This includes details on each team member's available leave entitlements, balances, etc., enabling managers to make informed decisions regarding resource allocation and workload management. Refer to Managing Leave Requests for more information. |
| Search Employees | Efficiently search for and retrieve comprehensive information about other employees in the company. | Users can initiate a search to access information about their colleagues. The results will include not only contact details and roles but also details about the employee's reporting structure, providing insights into who they report to and who reports to them. Refer to My Team for more information. |
| Personal Timesheet | Equipment and Work Order - Enabled a feature to input time against both equipment and work order lines. | Introduced a new feature allowing users to track time against both equipment and work order lines. Refer to Entering Time Against Equipment and Work Orders for more information. |
| Personal Timesheet | In & Out Time - Enhanced features introduced in ESS time entry, focusing on In/Out functionality. | With this enhancement, employees can now record their in/out times, offering greater accuracy and convenience when entering timesheets. Refer to Personal Timesheet for more information. |
| Timesheet Approval (Mobile) | Introduced feature designed to streamline the review and approval of timesheets. | Introduced our new Timesheet Approval feature on mobile devices! Now, managing your timesheets is more convenient than ever. With this functionality, you can effortlessly handle tasks from anywhere, at any time. Accessing and evaluating timesheets submitted by your team members has never been easier. Enjoy the flexibility of swiftly approving or rejecting them with just a single, seamless action. Refer to Timesheet Approval for more information. |
| Timesheet Approval (Web) | Introduced feature crafted to enhance the efficiency of reviewing and approving timesheets directly from your desktop. | Desktop approval simplifies timesheet approval, making it faster and easier, leading to quicker payroll processing and less administrative work. The main log screen shows employee records grouped by company, pay run, and period, with various statuses, allowing users to navigate to specific details effortlessly. |
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