Acendre Release Notes - Release 5.2
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Acendre Release Notes - Release 5.2
Enhancements
Feature 1: PDF Package and Email Action
Feature 2: Job Board API
Fixes
h2. Enhancements
Below are the listed enhancements included within the 5.2 release. These enhancements target feedback that we have received from clients regarding the need for automation of PDF packaging and the availability of an integration with various Job Board providers.
If you require any further information regarding these new features, please reach out to your Client Success Manager who will be able to take you through these further.
Feature 1: PDF Package and Email Action
Description: This new Assessment Process Manager Action will allow for the automation of candidate PDF package creation and easily email the candidate package to relevant parties. This functionality can be configured throughout an assessment process, at various stages, resulting in the generation of candidate packages that will be automatically emailed to configured recipients. System users that have access to create/edit assessment process templates will automatically have access to this new feature.
How this helps: Previous functionality did not allow for PDF package generation to be automated. PDF packages were only available via the candidate list and were required to be manually triggered. The new functionality will provide automation of this activity.
Example: The payroll team require all uploaded superannuation documentation for new starters as soon as they have completed their onboarding information. A PDF Package and Email Action can be configured to trigger on completion of the onboarding step. The Action will automatically package the superannuation documentation for the new starter and email it directly to the payroll team.
Instructions on how to set up the action within the assessment process template:
Step Number |
Description |
1 |
The email template that will be used to transmit the candidate package needs to be created within the Email Template Library in the first instance. Please create the email template as an Assessment Process email for it to be available within an assessment process. Instructions on creating email templates is available on our Knowledge Base here |
2 |
When the email template has been created, locate the Assessment Process Template that you require the action against and navigate to the applicable step |
3 |
Create the rule that will be the trigger for the PDF Package and Email action and Save |
4 |
Select the option Add Action |
5 |
Select the option PDF Package And Email from the Action Type drop down list |
6 |
The following fields will display: |
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When the applicable email template has been selected the recipients need to be defined. Click Add Recipient |
8 |
The available recipient options are: |
9 |
When the recipient/s have been selected, the next step is to determine the forms and file upload documents that will be included within the candidate PDF package. |
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The Manage PDF Package Forms screen will display all the assessment forms available above the current assessment step. They will appear in order and will be broken up into Application Form and Assessment Form(s) categories. |
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The rule action screen will be displayed and the forms previously selected will be visible within the Forms table. Select Save to be redirected back to the Manage Rule screen. |
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The rule and action have now been created and will trigger when the defined criteria is met. |
Additional Information on how the feature functions
Item Number |
Description |
1 |
When the PDF Package and Email rule is triggered, a message will display in the messages tab. From here you can manually download the package. |
2 |
The candidate card will be updated with a log of the sent email. This information is available within the tab Communication Log tab. |
3 |
The email information is also available within the user account of the recipient. |
Feature 2: Job Board API
Description: We are extending our API suite and introducing a new Job Board API and integration framework, which will allow job ads to be posted out to other job boards. These ads will point back to the candidate portal to allow for the candidate to apply via the candidate portal. The API will allow for customers, their designated third parties, or Acendre services to perform integrations.
How this helps: Customers will be able to easily integrate with job boards of your choice and track the source of each application to understand which channels provide the best return on their investment.
What we will do: If you are interested in understanding how you can benefit from the Job board API, please contact your client success manager.
Fixes
Acendre Recruitment
- GSD-3381: We were informed by the community that deleted and inactive users were appearing in the drop-down list when applying job role permissions to a job. The team have found the problem and have added additional filters to the process.
- GSD-3367: We found a problem with the standard XML feed where the feed was incorrectly rendering the data fields and made it difficult for customer systems to consume. The root cause was identified and resolved with a small software fix.
- GSD-1964: We found a problem with the preview/view form functionality where it allows users to edit but not save the form. The root cause was identified and resolved with a small software fix.
Acendre API Platform
- GSD-3005: We have had a report from a customer that they were receiving an error message when updates to a user's position information in the performance product via the API gateway using the position number reference number were attempted. The issue was identified and fixed.
Acendre Performance
- GSD-2378: We found that some of the date fields on the forms were not defaulting to the configured system setting. The issue was investigated and resolved.