Notifications Terminology
Following is a brief explanation of some of the terminology pertaining to notifications.
Term | Description |
|---|---|
Notification | A pre-defined alert that is sent to a user in an e-mail and reviewed in the software wherever the Notification Viewer is available. Notifications also appear in the employee mobile app. |
Notification Subscription Page | Users maintain personal settings for pre-defined notifications. A Notifications Administrator performs system setup. |
Notifications Viewer | A page where a user can manage notifications they have received. Click the Bell icon to display the Notifications Viewer. |
Notifications Category | Identifies the application and module from which a notification was sent. For example, if a notification has a category that includes HR, it means that it came from the Human Resources module. |
Notification Digest | A scheduled email sent to a user containing links to all of the notifications that have been received within the timeframe since the previous digest. A Notifications Administrator sets the schedule for the digest. |
Notification Schedule | On the System Setup page, a Notifications Administrator assigns the scheduled time for notifications to run and for digests to be emailed to users. |
Notification Trigger | An event that takes place within the database that causes a notification to be produced. The notification may be sent to a subscribed user immediately or bundled in a digest, depending on the user settings. |