The following is a brief explanation of some terminology related to notifications.
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Term |
Description |
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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. |
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Notification Subscription Page |
Users maintain personal settings for pre-defined notifications. A Notifications Administrator performs system setup. |
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Notifications Viewer |
A page where a user can manage notifications they have received. Click the Bell icon to display the Notifications Viewer. |
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Notifications Category |
Identifies the application and module from which a notification was sent. For example, if a notification has an HR category, it means it came from the Human Resources module. |
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Notification Digest |
A scheduled email sent to a user containing links to all notifications received within the timeframe since the previous digest. A Notifications Administrator sets the digest schedule. |
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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. |
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Notification Trigger |
An event that occurs within the database and causes a notification to be generated. The notification may be sent to a subscribed user immediately or bundled in a digest, depending on the user settings. |