How You Enable Approvals for Content Types

By default, any changes to a talent profile aren't subject to approval. When you edit a talent profile, all changes are visible immediately on the talent profile. HR specialists and implementors can enable approvals for each content type so that worker edits on

Content types are defined as content sections in profile types. You can enable approvals for a content section when you edit or create a profile type by using the Manage Profile Types task. You can open the task:

  • In the Setup and Maintenance work area. To open the Setup and Maintenance work area, select Navigator > Setup and Maintenance.

  • In the Profiles work area. To open the Profiles work area, select Navigator > My Workforce > Profiles.

As an HR specialist or implementor, follow these steps to enable approval for a content section when you create or edit the person profile type on the Manage Profile Types page:

  1. On the Content Sections tab, click the link to the content section.

  2. Click the content section link in the Content Sections region to open the Content Section page.

  3. Select the Approval Required check box to enable approval for that content section.

  4. Click OK to save your changes.

Note: You can enable approval for a content section added to only the Person profile type.