Maybe you know about metadata, but are you really using it to its full potential? Metadata is the secret ingredient for making your Awardco platform smarter and more automated. By adding a little extra info to your user file, you can unlock powerful features that save you time and make your recognition programs more targeted and effective.
So, how can you put your metadata to work? Let's dive in. π
1. Personalize the Homepage π
Make your platform feel like home for every employee. You can use metadata to create personalized homepage banners or widgets that are only visible to specific groups. For example, use a #Location tag to show a banner about a local office event, or a #Department tag to share news relevant only to that team. This ensures every user sees content that's most relevant to them.
2. Automate Program Eligibility and Budgets π―
Tired of manually managing who can participate in which programs or receive certain budgets? Metadata makes this easy.
- Program Eligibility: Use metadata to automatically include or exclude users from a recognition program. For instance, you could set up a program that's only accessible to employees in the
#Sales department or a specific #JobGroup. - Budget Assignment: You can assign recognition budgets based on metadata. This is perfect for when you need to allocate funds to different
^CostCenters or teams without any manual updates.
3. Supercharge Your Reports π
Metadata transforms your reports from simple data sets into powerful insights. By filtering your reports using metadata fields like #Department, #Location, or #HireDate, you can get a clear view of recognition trends and engagement levels across different parts of your organization. This helps you understand what's working and where you might need to focus your efforts.
4. Streamline Approvals π€
For more complex approval workflows, associated metadata (@ fields) can be a game-changer. Instead of just routing approvals to a direct manager, you can route them to a specific @Department VP or regional lead, ensuring the right people are always in the loop.
Don't Have the Metadata You Need? Use the Metadata Generator! β¨
Sometimes, your HRIS might not include the specific metadata you need for a new program or report. That's where the Metadata Generator comes in.
Located in your Admin settings, this tool allows you to create new metadata fields based on the information you already have. For example, you can combine existing data like #Country and #JobGroup to create a new field called #ProgramEligibility, giving you the flexibility to build highly specific rules without altering your original user file.
Metadata might seem like a small detail in your user file, but it's the key to customizing your Awardco experience and making your administrative tasks so much easier.
Have any questions or your own tips on how you use metadata? Drop them in the comments below!
