New Release Features

Twice a year, in the spring and fall, Workday will automatically upgrade with new release features.  This twice-a-year upgrade will provide VUMC with the newest Workday features.  While many of the upgrades are 'behind-the-scenes' system enhancements, there will be some changes that will impact the user experience.

See below for important dates, information, and resources for the latest Workday Release.

 

Important Dates:

2024R1 Release date:  March 9, 2024


Change Network Meetings:

March 7th, 8:00-9:30 am

OR

March 7th, 2:00-3:30 pm

 

Follow-up Office Hours:

TBD


2024R1 Release Highlights:

 

Workday Inbox now MY TASKS

Changes are coming to your Workday Inbox.  The new "My Tasks" inbox allows for a more streamlined experience for users who have large amounts of action items within their inbox.  New features include:

  • Search capability, including saved searches and advanced searches
  • The ability to sort items in your inbox
  • Bulk Approval for eligible items
  • The ability to manage delegations from your inbox
  • and more!

View the Quick Reference Guide on the new My Tasks inbox here.

 

New: Jobs Hub

The Jobs Hub is replacing the Career Worklet in the Menu.  It must be manually added to your Menu.  Internal employees will use the "Browse Jobs" link to access the internal jobs site to apply to open/posted positions.  Contingent Workers should use the "Browse Jobs - Contingent Worker" link. 

View the Quick Reference Guide here.

 

Goals Template Update

  • Goals will be classified under three groups:
    • Individual Goals
    • Archived Goals
    • Organization Goals
  • Goals will be seen as individual cards

  • Sub-sections when creating a new goal:
    • Goal details
    • Additional details
    • Milestones
    • History

Updated Guides:  Employees & Managers