Welcome to the new Workday @ CMSD newsletter.
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Volume 1, Issue 3
July 2018
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Welcome to the Workday @ CMSD newsletter. The newsletter is intended to keep you informed of all things Workday. Workday Usage presents a snapshot of how we’re accessing the system, What’s New keeps you informed of our latest accomplishments using Workday and What’s Coming offers insight into upcoming operational improvement using Workday. Lastly, the Workday Tips & Tricks section highlights a quick tip from our CMSD Workday website. Also included is information on upcoming Workday training sessions. As the newsletter evolves, new special interest segments will be added including Workday training updates and a Spotlight segment that recognizes individuals making a difference with Workday.
In This Edition
- What's New
- CMSD Procurement Team Launches a New Supplier Self Service Web Page
- What's Coming
- The Workday Homepage is Changing
- Workday Tips & Tricks
- Workday Usage
- CMSD Workday Production and CMSD Workday webpage
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What's New
CMSD Procurement Team Launches a New Supplier Self Service Webpage
The CMSD Procurement team is making tremendous progress with the launch of its new Supplier Self Service functionality. Not only is the team working to develop a Supplier Registration site and the Workday enabled Supplier Portal, the team has also launched the Supplier Self Service webpage located on the CMSD website under Departments, Procurement/Purchasing. The new webpage is being launched to provide critical information to current and future CMSD suppliers who will be required to use the Self Service features beginning August 2018.
The webpage will serve as the initial entry point for all suppliers seeking to do business with the District. Included on the webpage are: Supplier FAQs, Supplier Fact Sheet, Terms of Use and Disclaimer and other supplier related information. Click here to view the page and check back often for additional updates.
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What's Coming
The Workday Home Page is Changing
Effective July 30, 2018 the Workday homepage layout will change to resemble the Workday phone app. While the look and layout of the homepage will change, all the functionality will remain the same. The future layout will feature the following changes:
- A welcome banner will appear above the desktop options
- The Workday banner is now called Announcements and will now be on the left of the screen
- Worklets will be shown as blue and white Applications (apps)
- The inbox is shown in three places:
- Click the inbox icon in the upper right corner of the screen
- Click the inbox application/worklet
- Click Go to Inbox on the bittom left of the screen
Shown below is a comparison of the current and future homepage layout.
Once you open an Application (Worklet) using the Future View, the subsequent screens and functionality will be the same as before. This information can also be found on the CMSD Workday webpage under the What’s New with Workday. Click here to view.
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Workday Tips & Tricks
Using the Search Field
FInding imformation in Workday can be challenging if you don't know where to look or what to do. The Workday search field can be used to make your search easier. If you're looking for specific information, simply type a brief description into the search field and hit enter to bring up related tasks and reports.
For instructions on using the search field, visit the CMSD Workday website under Quick Links/Tips & Tricks or click here to view the Tips & Tricks library.
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Workday Usage
Workday Portal
Usage Period |
Unique Users |
Sessions on phone |
Sessions on tablet |
Sessions on desktop |
June 2018 |
6,213 |
19,581 |
254 |
5,743 |
May 2018 |
7,271 |
26,873 |
387 |
6,978 |
April 2018 |
7,275 |
23,403 |
368 |
6,989 |
March 2018 |
7,252 |
22,381 |
330 |
6,941 |
Workday Website
Usage Period |
Homepage |
Employee Job Aids |
Manager Job Aids |
Finance & Procure- ment Job Aids |
Tips & Tricks |
FAQs |
June 2018 |
53,299 |
689 |
74 |
223 |
158 |
321 |
May 2018 |
91,905 |
758 |
102 |
258 |
207 |
338 |
April 2018 |
89,810 |
946 |
83 |
220 |
199 |
402 |
March 2018 |
79,855 |
743 |
90 |
221 |
197 |
381 |
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