CAN I SAVE THE REPORT SO I DO NOT HAVE TO BUILD IT AGAIN?
Create Report Templates: A Time-Saving Strategy
After generating an employee report, you have the option to save it as a template for future use. This innovative feature simplifies the process of recreating similar reports by storing your settings and configurations for easy reuse.
Save a Report Template
Step 1: Generate Initial Report
Begin by generating the employee report with the desired parameters, filters, and date ranges.
Step 2: Access Template Option
Once the report is displayed at the bottom of the screen, you'll notice an option: ‘Save this report as a template’.
Step 3: Template Name
Enter a name for your template. Choose a name that reflects the purpose or content of the report.
Step 4: Create Template
Click the "Create New Template" button. This action will save the report's settings as a reusable template.
A confirmation pop-up window will indicate ‘Your template has been successfully saved!’ Click the “OK” button to close the pop-up.
Step 5: View Template
Scroll to the top of the page and click the “Return to Employee Reports Page”.
Under the Division Filter section, a new section will be visible and allow you to use your template using the set parameters.
Use a Saved Template
Step 1: Return to Employee Reports
Navigate back to the Employee Reports section.
Step 2: Basic Filters
Set the basic parameters based on your reporting needs.
Start and End Date: Only employees that have submitted forms within the date range selected will appear on the report.
Account Status (dropdown showing All Employees): Filter employees that display on the report by their completion status.
Checkbox for Only Employees Who Have E-Verify Case Numbers (where applicable): Select this option if you would like to only run a report on employees where the E-Verify process has begun.
Step 3: Division Selection
Choose the relevant division(s) for which you want to generate the report. Hold the Control/Command key to select multiple divisions.
Step 4: Select Template
Below the Division Filter section, you'll find your saved templates. Click on the dropdown and choose the template that suits your current reporting requirements.
Step 5: Generate Report
Click the "Use this template" button associated with your selected template. The system will automatically generate a new report based on the saved template's settings.
Benefits of Saved Templates
Time Efficiency: By using saved templates, you eliminate the need to manually configure report settings each time, saving you valuable time and effort.
Consistency: Templates ensure consistency in your reporting practices as the same parameters are applied consistently to similar reports.
Tailored Reports: While templates provide a baseline, you can always adjust specific filters or settings to tailor the report to your immediate needs.