Concept: Connections
Connections capture informal networking between workers in your organization. These connections
provide insight into the interpersonal relationships within your organization and help
increase employee engagement.
Connections are different from mentor-type connections. They're 1 way connections that don't
require approval by the worker selected as a connection. For example, Ashlee adds Caleb as a
connection. Caleb doesn't have to approve the connection, nor is Caleb aware of the
connection, unless Ashlee tells him. However, because Jessica is Caleb and Ashlee's manager,
she can view the connection between them and create custom reports on their connection
data.
To start tracking connections in Workday, enable these domains in the Career Development and
Planning functional area:
Domain | Description |
|---|---|
Self-Service: Connections
| Provides workers with access to the Add Connections ,
My Connections tasks, and the Connections
worklet on the Talent and Performance dashboard. |
Set Up: Connections
| Provides administrators with access to the Maintain Connection
Types task. |
Worker Data: Connections
| Provides managers, HR partners, and administrators with view access to workers'
connection data. |