Why Our Clients Love ‘Quick Links’
by Paul Devlin
We caught up with Courtney Tucker (Yes, that is a gnome in her profile!) APlus Plus Payroll’s incredible Customer Support Supervisor to ask about one of her favorite shortcuts within our software, ‘Quick Links’ and why her clients love it:
“All of my clients end up loving Quick Links. This magic little button appears in a lot of places, enabling quick access to frequently sought information. such as Pay Statement History and Current Timesheets (if TLM is enabled). For Operations and employees, having a quick link button helps you organize your most frequently used functions.”
What are Quick Links?
Quick Links are essentially shortcuts or bookmarks within the platform that provide instant access to your most frequently used tools and resources. Think of them as your personal dashboard, tailored to help you navigate the system without the hassle of extensive searching or multiple clicks. Whether it’s a report, a scheduling tool, or a payroll function, Quick Links bring the essentials right to your fingertips.
The Benefits of Quick Links
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Increased Convenience: Quick Links significantly reduce the time spent navigating through the platform. By having direct access to the resources you use most, you can complete tasks more efficiently.
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Enhanced Productivity: With Quick Links, users can streamline workflows by minimizing the steps required to access necessary tools and functions. This not only saves time but also reduces the cognitive load of remembering where to find specific features.
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Customization and Personalization: Users can customize Quick Links based on their unique needs and preferences. Whether you need frequent access to payroll summaries or employee attendance records, Quick Links adapt to your workflow, not the other way around.
Practical Examples of Quick Links Usage
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HR Managers: An HR manager might create Quick Links to daily attendance reports, employee performance dashboards, and benefits administration, enabling them to monitor and manage workforce metrics efficiently.
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Payroll Specialists: For payroll specialists, having Quick Links to payroll processing tools, tax documentation, and compensation reports can drastically cut down on time spent during payroll cycles.
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Employees: Regular employees can set Quick Links to personal attendance logs, benefits enrollment, and leave requests, making it easier to manage their own HR-related tasks.
Maximizing Quick Links for Daily Operations
To truly harness the power of Quick Links, consider the following tips:
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Regular Updates: Periodically review and update your Quick Links to ensure they align with the most current tasks and priorities. As your role or tasks evolve, so should your Quick Links.
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Organize Logically: Group related Quick Links together for easier access. For instance, keep all payroll-related links in one section and HR management tools in another.
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Utilize Naming Conventions: Use clear and descriptive names for each Quick Link to easily identify its purpose at a glance.
If you would like more information about ‘Quick Links’ please contact your APlus CSS for more details and they can help you set them up or contact us here if you would like more information about how our process might be able to help you.