Using the PeopleSoft Fluid User Interface to Work with Documents as Managers

This topic discusses a list of pages that managers can access from a single place in the PeopleSoft Fluid User Interface to work with documents.

For general information about fluid pages in PeopleSoft HCM, see Understanding PeopleSoft Fluid User Interface Home Pages.

PeopleSoft Fluid User Interface Experience in HCM

Page/Tile Name

Definition Name

Usage

Team Performance Tile

HC_EP_MSS_SELECT_FLU_GBL (cref for the tile)

EP_MSS_TILE_FLU (page for dynamic data)

View the total count of current documents that are owned by and delegated to the logged-in manager.

Current Documents Page (Team Performance)

EP_MSS_CURR_FL

Access the current documents that are owned by the logged-in manager.

Select Employee(s) Page

HR_PSEL_FLU

Select employees for whom documents are to be created.

Create Documents Page (Team Performance)

EP_CREATE_MSS_FLU

Enter criteria to be used to create documents.

Delegated Documents Page (Team Performance)

EP_MSS_DELGATE_FL

Access the documents that are delegated to the logged-in manager.

Historical Documents Page (Team Performance)

EP_MSS_HIST_FL

Access completed or canceled documents that are owned by the logged-in manager.

Transfer Documents Page (Team Performance)

EP_MSSADM_SELCT_FL

Transfer documents to other managers.

Select a Manager Page

HR_PSEL_FLU

Select a manager for the document transfer.

Transfer Documents - Confirmation Page (Team Performance)

EP_MSSADM_CONF_FL

Review and confirm the document transfer.

Reopen Documents Page (Team Performance)

EP_MSSADM_SELCT_FL

Change the status of documents that are currently in the evaluation phase back to Evaluation in Progress.

Reopen Documents - Confirmation Page (Team Performance)

EP_MSSADM_CONF_FL

Review and confirm the status change of the selected documents back to Evaluation in Progress.

Cancel Documents Page (Team Performance)

EP_MSSADM_SELCT_FL

Cancel documents.

Cancel Documents - Confirmation Page (Team Performance)

EP_MSSADM_CONF_FL

Review and confirm the cancelation of selected documents.

Delete Documents Page (Team Performance)

EP_MSSADM_SELCT_FL

Delete canceled documents.

Delete Documents - Confirmation Page (Team Performance)

EP_MSSADM_CONF_FL

Review and confirm the deletion of selected documents.

Enter Preliminary Ratings Page (Team Performance)

EP_MSSADM_CONF_FL

Enter preliminary performance ratings for documents that are currently in progress.

View-Only Documents - Select Employee Page (Team Performance)

HR_PSEL_FLU

Select employees and review their documents.

View-Only Documents - Document List Page (Team Performance)

EP_MSS_VIEWONLY_FL

View the list of documents for the selected employee.

Create Documents by Group - Select Group Page (Team Performance)

HR_PSEL_GROUP_FL

Select a group of employees for whom documents are created.

Create Documents by Group - Select Employees Page (Team Performance)

HR_PSEL_GROUP_FL

Select employees from the selected group for whom documents are created.

Create Documents by Group - Document Creation Details Page (Team Performance)

EP_CREATE_MSS_FLU

Select the document template and dates that are used to create documents.

Create Documents by Group - Results Page (Team Performance)

EP_CREATE_M_RS_FLU

View the document creation results.

Team Performance Status Tile

HC_EP_DOCSTS_PGLT_FLU (cref for the tile)

EP_PG_DOCSTS_FLU (page for dynamic data)

View the performance status of the documents that are owned by the logged-in manager.

Team Performance Status Page

EP_PG_DOCSTS_FLU

View the performance status of the documents in details, and modify chart displays if necessary.

Change Settings Page

EP_PG_CHNG_SET_SCF

Edit the default settings used for launching the Performance Status page.

Use the Team Performance tile (EP_MSS_TILE_FLU) to view the total count of current documents that are owned by and delegated to the logged-in manager.

Image: (Tablet) Team Performance tile

This example illustrates the Team Performance tile for the tablet.

(Tablet) Team Performance tile

Image: (Smartphone) Team Performance tile

This example illustrates the Team Performance tile for the smartphone.

(Smartphone) Team Performance tile

If no documents are available, no information is displayed on the Team Performance tile.

Click the tile to access the Team Performance page and navigate to these manager self-service transactions easily without using traditional menu navigations:

  • Current Documents

  • Delegated Documents

  • Historical Documents

  • Administrative Tasks

    • Transfer Documents

    • Reopen Documents

    • Cancel Documents

    • Delete Documents

    • Enter Preliminary Ratings

  • View-Only Documents

  • Create Documents by Group

Use the Current Documents page (Team Performance) (EP_MSS_CURR_FL) to access the current documents that are owned by the logged-in manager.

Image: (Tablet) Current Documents page (Team Performance)

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Current Documents page (Team Performance) for the tablet.

(Tablet) Current Documents page (Team Performance)

Image: (Smartphone) Current Documents page (Team Performance)

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Current Documents page (Team Performance) for the smartphone.

(Smartphone) Current Documents page (Team Performance)

(Smartphone) To return to the navigation menu, click the back button on the banner.

The grid on this page lists all current documents (document status is not Completed or Canceled) that are owned by the logged-in manager, which include both performance and development documents. On the top right corner of the grid, row count is displayed. Information shown in this grid contains most or all of this information:

  • Employee name and job title

  • Document type

  • Document status

  • Evaluation period

  • Next due date

Click a row to open the corresponding document for edits in the ePerformance WorkCenter. From the WorkCenter, you can click the Team Performance button on the page banner to return to the Team Performance page.

Field or Control

Definition

Create Documents or Add icon

Click the button to access the Create Document page to create new documents as a manager.

Filter icon

Click the icon to enter parameters used to filter the list of documents to be displayed.

Documents can be filtered by employee name, document type, document status, and evaluation period.

Sort icon

Click the icon to select a field that the system uses to sort the documents.

All column headings that appear on the grid are available for sorting.

Supplementary Panel for the Team Performance Page

If you use PeopleTools 8.57 or later, several Team Performance pages include a supplementary panel that provides access to related information and simplified analytics.

For more information about simplified analytics, see product documentation for PeopleTools: Pivot Grid, “Working with Simplified Analytics.”

Simplified Analytics - Image Highlights

PeopleSoft Simplified Analytics

Image: (Tablet) Supplementary panel for Team Performance

This example illustrates the supplementary panel for Team Performance for the tablet.

(Tablet) Supplementary panel for Team Performance

Image: (Smartphone) Supplementary panel for Team Performance

This example illustrates the supplementary panel for Team Performance for the smartphone.

(Smartphone) Supplementary panel for Team Performance

Field or Control

Definition

Supplementary Panel icon (Supplementary Panel tab)

Click this tab to open the Related Information panel.

Related Information

Displays the Performance Status pivot grid chart by default. This chart is the Simplified Analytics version of the Team Performance Status Page.

For information on how to use the Related Information panel (also known as the Unified Related Content Analytics pane), see PeopleTools: Pivot Grid, “Working with Simplified Analytics,” Accessing Simplified Analytics.

Add Analytics

Click the button to create a new simplified analytics chart using the Create Analytics Wizard.

The delivered role PivotGridSuperUser gives users the ability to create and publish reports.

For information on how to create simplified analytics, see PeopleTools: Pivot Grid, “Working with Simplified Analytics,” Creating Simplified Analytics.

Personalize Related Content icon [Personalize RC (Related Content) icon]

This icon appears at the top of the Related Information panel. Click to open the Personalize page. This page lists the available related content so you can choose whether the Related Information panel shows or hides each item.

[Simplified Analytics links]

Click to open the corresponding analytic in modal window.

Display Performance Status in Modal Window icon(Display Performance Status in Modal Window icon)

This icon appears at the top of each individual item in the Related Information panel. Click to expand the item to open a modal dialog with a larger interactive version of the chart.

Use the Select Employee(s) page (HR_PSEL_FLU) to select employees for whom documents are to be created.

Image: Select Employee(s) page

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Select Employee(s) page.

Select Employee(s) page

The ability for managers to create documents for employees is configured in the document type definition. For managers to create documents for any given document type, the option for the manager role to initiate the document creation process must be enabled on the Document Types Page.

The Select Employee(s) page displays all direct and indirect reports of the logged-in manager based on that manager’s job. Select from the grid one or more employees (or search for direct or indirect reports in the Search Options section) and click the Continue button.

Note: Indirect report information appears if the Allow Indirect Reports option is enabled on the Direct Reports Transaction Configuration Page for the PeopleSoft Fluid User Interface - Manager Self-Service transaction.

Use the Create Documents page (Team Performance) (EP_CREATE_MSS_FLU) to enter criteria to be used to create documents.

Image: Create Documents page (Team Performance)

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Create Documents page (Team Performance).

Create Documents page (Team Performance)

Managers use this page to specify the criteria used to create new documents. If default values (document type and evaluation period) are specified on the Assign Document Defaults Page for the Manager Self Service page, the system prepopulates them on this page. It also populates the Document Type drop-down field with document types that allow managers to initiate the document creation process.

Field or Control

Definition

Create

Click the button to start the document creation process.

After documents are created successfully, a confirmation message with the created document count is displayed, and a new row for each document is added to the grid in the Current Documents page. Click the row to access the newly created document for the corresponding employee.

If documents fail to create successfully, the system lists the information in a modal page as reference.

Selected Employees

This grid lists the direct and indirect reports who were selected in the previous step.

Use the Delegated Documents page (EP_MSS_DELGATE_FL) to access the documents that are delegated to the logged-in manager.

Image: Delegated Documents page (Team Performance)

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Delegated Documents page (Team Performance).

Delegated Documents page (Team Performance)

(Smartphone) To return to the navigation menu, click the back button on the banner.

If the logged-in manager has accepted one or more requests to be the delegated manager on someone’s behalf and delegated documents are available, they are accessible on the Delegated Documents page.

The same grid layout is used for displaying current documents and delegated documents. On the top right corner of the grid, row count is displayed.

Field or Control

Definition

Documents for or Delegated Documents For

Select a manager for whom the documents are shown on the grid. By default, all delegated documents are displayed.

This field appears if the logged-in manager is delegated by more than one manager. If the logged-in manager is delegated by one manager, that manager’s name appears instead.

Click a row to open the corresponding document for review in the ePerformance WorkCenter. From the WorkCenter, you can click the Team Performance button on the page banner to return to the Team Performance page.

Use the Historical Documents page (Team Performance) (EP_MSS_HIST_FL) to access completed or canceled documents that are owned by the logged-in manager.

Image: Historical Documents page (Team Performance)

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Historical Documents page (Team Performance).

Historical Documents page (Team Performance)

(Smartphone) To return to the navigation menu, click the back button on the banner.

The grid on this page lists all historical documents (document status is either Completed or Canceled) for the logged-in manager, which include both performance and development documents. Information shown in this grid contains:

  • Employee name and job title

  • Document type

  • Document status

  • Evaluation period

Click a row to open the corresponding document for review in the ePerformance WorkCenter. From the WorkCenter, you can click the Team Performance button on the page banner to return to the Team Performance page.

Use the Transfer Documents page (EP_MSSADM_SELCT_FL) to transfer documents to other managers.

Image: Transfer Documents page (Team Performance)

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Transfer Documents page (Team Performance).

Transfer Documents page (Team Performance)

The grid on this page lists all current documents that are owned by the logged-in manager. To transfer documents to another manager, select one or more documents and click the Next button.

Use the Select a Manager page (HR_PSEL_FLU) to select a manager for the document transfer.

Image: Select a Manager page

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Select a Manager page.

Select a Manager page

To select a manager to whom the documents are transferred, enter the full or partial name, alternate character name, or email address of the manager, and click the Search button. Click to select the desired manager from the search result.

Use the Transfer Documents - Confirmation page (EP_MSSADM_CONF_FL) to review and confirm the document transfer.

Image: Transfer Documents - Confirmation page (Team Performance)

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Transfer Documents - Confirmation page (Team Performance).

Transfer Documents - Confirmation page (Team Performance)

The grid on this page lists the selected documents and the receiving manager for the transfer. Click the Select Manager button to choose a different manager if necessary. Click the Save button to complete the document transfer.

Use the Reopen Documents page (EP_MSSADM_SELCT_FL) to change the status of documents that are currently in the evaluation phase back to Evaluation in Progress.

Image: Reopen Documents page (Team Performance)

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Reopen Documents page (Team Performance).

Reopen Documents page (Team Performance)

The grid on this page lists the documents (owned by the logged-in manager) that are in any these statuses:

  • Shared with Employee

  • Pending Acknowledgement

  • Acknowledged

  • Approval - Submitted

  • Approval - Approved

To change the status of documents back to Evaluation in Progress for further updates, select one or more documents and click the Next button.

Use the Reopen Documents page (EP_MSSADM_CONF_FL) to review and confirm the status change of the selected documents back to Evaluation in Progress.

Image: Reopen Documents - Confirmation page (Team Performance)

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Reopen Documents - Confirmation page (Team Performance).

Reopen Documents - Confirmation page (Team Performance)

The grid on this page lists the selected documents to be reopened. Click the Save button to complete the transaction.

Use the Cancel Documents page (EP_MSSADM_SELCT_FL) to cancel documents.

Image: Cancel Documents page (Team Performance)

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Cancel Documents page (Team Performance).

Cancel Documents page (Team Performance)

The grid on this page lists the documents (owned by the logged-in manager) that are in any these statuses:

  • Define Criteria

  • Track Progress

  • Evaluation in Progress

Select one or more documents you wish to cancel, and click the Next button.

Use the Cancel Documents - Confirmation page (EP_MSSADM_CONF_FL) to review and confirm the cancelation of selected documents.

Image: Cancel Documents - Confirmation page (Team Performance)

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Cancel Documents - Confirmation page (Team Performance).

Cancel Documents - Confirmation page (Team Performance)

The grid on this page lists the selected documents to be canceled. Click the Save button to complete the transaction.

Use the Delete Documents page (EP_MSSADM_SELCT_FL) to delete canceled documents.

Image: Delete Documents page (Team Performance)

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Delete Documents page (Team Performance).

Delete Documents page (Team Performance)

The grid on this page lists the documents (owned by the logged-in manager) that are in the Canceled status:

Select one or more documents you wish to delete, and click the Next button.

Use the Delete Documents - Confirmation page (EP_MSSADM_CONF_FL) to review and confirm the deletion of selected documents.

Image: Delete Documents - Confirmation page (Team Performance)

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Delete Documents - Confirmation page (Team Performance).

Delete Documents - Confirmation page (Team Performance)

The grid on this page lists the selected documents to be deleted. Click the Save button to complete the transaction.

Use the Enter Preliminary Ratings page (EP_MSSADM_CONF_FL) to enter preliminary performance ratings for documents that are currently in progress.

Image: Enter Preliminary Ratings page (Team Performance)

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Enter Preliminary Ratings page (Team Performance).

Enter Preliminary Ratings page (Team Performance)

You can enter the preliminary performance ratings for documents (owned by the logged-in manager) that are currently in progress. The rating values of each document come from the rating model that is associated with the Overall Summary section of the document.

Use the View-Only Documents - Select Employee page (HR_PSEL_FLU) to select employees and review their documents.

Image: View-Only Documents - Select Employee page (Team Performance)

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the View-Only Documents - Select Employee page (Team Performance).

View-Only Documents - Select Employee page (Team Performance)

Use this page search for an employee in your reporting organization for whom the documents are displayed. You can either select the individual from the Select Employee section, or search by entering the full or partial name, title or email address of the individual in the Search Options section.

Use the View-Only Documents - Document List page (EP_MSS_VIEWONLY_FL) to view the list of documents for the selected employee.

Image: View-Only Documents - Document List page (Team Performance)

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the View-Only Documents - Document List page (Team Performance).

View-Only Documents - Document List page (Team Performance)

The grid on this page lists all the documents created for the selected employee, with the exception of the deleted ones. Click a document row to view the it in detail.

Use the Create Documents by Group - Select Group page (HR_PSEL_GROUP_FL) to select a group of employees for whom documents are created.

Image: Create Documents by Group - Select Group page (Team Performance)

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Create Documents by Group - Select Group page (Team Performance).

Create Documents by Group - Select Group page (Team Performance)

Click a group row for which documents are to be created.

Use the Create Documents by Group - Select Employees page (HR_PSEL_GROUP_FL) to select employees from the selected group for whom documents are created.

Image: Create Documents by Group - Select Employees page (Team Performance)

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Create Documents by Group - Select Employees page (Team Performance).

Create Documents by Group - Select Employees page (Team Performance)

Select one ore more employees from the group for whom documents are created, and click the Continue button to move to the next step.

Use the Create Documents by Group - Document Creation Details page (EP_CREATE_MSS_FLU) to select the document template and dates that are used to create documents.

Image: Create Documents by Group - Document Creation Details page (Team Performance)

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Create Documents by Group - Document Creation Details page (Team Performance).

Create Documents by Group - Document Creation Details page (Team Performance)

Specify the evaluation period and document type of the documents to be created for the selected employees. Depending on the selected document type, select additional information as needed, such as the template, the language used, and whether to create documents by cloning from prior ones. Click the Create button to generate the documents.

Use the Create Documents by Group - Results page (EP_CREATE_M_RS_FLU) to view the document creation results.

Image: Create Documents by Group - Results page (Team Performance)

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Create Documents by Group - Results page (Team Performance).

Create Documents by Group - Results page (Team Performance)

Use this page to view the document creation results.

Use the Team Performance Status tile (EP_PG_DOCSTS_FLU) to view the performance status of all documents in which the logged-in user (or anyone reporting up to the logged-in user) is listed as the manager.

Image: Team Performance Status tile

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Team Performance Status tile.

(Tablet) Team Performance Status tile

The tile displays the status of all documents in the manager’s organization. Click the tile to access the Team Performance Status Page.

By default, it shows the information of the logged-in manager. However, the manager can change settings on the Team Performance Status page and selects a different manager (direct or indirect), in which case the information for that manager's organization is displayed. For example, if Betty Locherty logs in the first time, she sees her organization (including all documents owned by her direct and indirect reports). Later, if Betty Locherty changes the manager to Rosanna Channing, the chart refreshes and shows all documents in Rosanna's organization when Betty views the tile again.

Use the Team Performance Status page (EP_PG_DOCSTS_FLU) to view the performance status of documents in details, and modify chart displays if necessary.

Image: (Tablet) Team Performance Status page

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Team Performance Status page for the tablet.

Team Performance Status page

Image: (Smartphone) Team Performance Status page

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Team Performance Status page for the smartphone.

(Smartphone) Team Performance Status page

ePerformance Team Performance Status Chart

This page mimics the My Team’s Performance Status Pagelet and displays the performance status of all documents in which the logged-in user (or anyone reporting up to the logged-in user) is listed as the manager. In addition to the chart, document information is also presented in a grid view.

Field or Control

Definition

Organization for

Displays the name of the manager for which the document status chart is built.

The chart includes all documents that have the logged-in user (or anyone reporting up to him or her) as the manager initially. However, you have the option to select a different manager and view the documents that are specific to his or her organization.

Filter Options icon

Click the icon to select filter values (by status, by manager, by location, and by department) for the chart. This option is applicable to the smartphone view only.

Options Menu icon

Click the icon to perform one of these actions:

  • View chart data as a whole in pivot grid, and update column and row values as needed.

  • Select the available filters to be used in the chart.

    By default, the Status, Manager, Location and Department filters are enabled.

  • Export data to spreadsheets.

  • Edit chart options.

    See the Viewing a Pivot Grid Model Using the Pivot Grid Viewer topic in PeopleTools: Pivot Grid for more information on using the chart options.

Change Settings

Click the link to select or update parameters (document type, evaluation period, and manager) that are used to build the chart on a modal page.

Filter Criteria

From the filter criteria area, managers can:

  • View the document count by filtering parameter.

  • Filter document information by status, by manager (which can be direct and indirect reports within the same organization), by location, and by department.

Chart

From the chart, managers can:

  • View the distribution of manager’s documents by status.

  • Click pie segments to view document details of corresponding statuses in a modal window.

  • Open documents for edits or viewing from the modal window.

Field or Control

Definition

Pivot Grid Chart Types

Click to display data in the chart type represented by the icon. Available chart types include vertical bar, pie (default value) and horizontal bar.

Use the Change Settings page (EP_PG_CHNG_SET_SCF) to edit the default settings used for launching the Team Performance Status page.

Image: Change Settings page

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Change Settings page.

Change Settings page

Use this page to change the document settings (document type, evaluation period, and manager) that are used populate the chart.

Field or Control

Definition

<name link> and <organization hierarchy>

Click to refresh the Select a Different Manager section to display the organization of the logged-in manager (self). This is useful when you have previously selected a manager for the chart and now you wish to reposition and select a different manager within the organization.

As you expand the organization of a direct manager, the page refreshes and shows the current level of the organizational hierarchy you are on in a path.

Select a Different Manager

To choose a manager whose name is not available because he or she is a lower level manager reporting to another manager on the list, click the Direct Managers Count icon to expand the organizational hierarchy of that other manager, and select the person of your choice.