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Terminology Talk - Affiliates

Nov. 3, 2021
Before moving to Workday, we referred to someone who was not an employee but still needed access to university systems as an Affiliate. Affiliates were given jobs without compensation and denoted by job codes (job profiles) with a letter A prefix.

News from askUS - October 27, 2021

Oct. 26, 2021
In This Issue: Important Dates and Deadlines / askUS Answers Video Series Premieres / Recent Workday Updates / eBITS Releases Latest Roadmap / Terminology Talk – Academic Appointments / Answers to Common Questions Recently Received by askUS Support / ICYMI – FRMS Support for Microsoft’s Internet Explorer Ending /Training Opportunities – Self-Paced or Instructor-Led / askUS Release Notes

Terminology Talk - Academic Appointments

Oct. 19, 2021
Terminology Talk is a new series in which we explain and clarify some of the terminology used in UT’s HR/Payroll and Financial systems. In Workday, referring to an appointment is not the same as referring to a job. Find out how the meaning of appointment at UT has changed over the years.

News from askUS - October 13, 2021

Oct. 12, 2021
In This Issue: Important Dates and Deadlines / Single-Use Virtual Card Program Pilot Phase / Recent Workday Updates / New askUS Contact Form Now Available / Answers to Common Questions Recently Received by askUS Support / ICYMI – Workday iOS Mobile App Update / Training Opportunities – Self-Paced or Instructor-Led / askUS Release Notes

News from askUS - September 29, 2021

Sept. 28, 2021
In This Issue: Important Dates and Deadlines / Recent Update to UT Market and Point Plus Supports the Return to Campus / FRMS Support for Microsoft’s Internet Explorer Ending / Workday Mobile App Support for iOS 15 Coming in October / Answers to Common Questions Recently Received by askUS Support / Document Solutions Receives USPS Certification / Training Opportunities – Self-Paced or Instructor-Led / askUS Release Notes

Financial Reporting Resources To Save and Share

Sept. 22, 2021
To assist those in financial roles across campus find the reports they need, here are the top 3 financial reporting resources to save and share.

News from askUS - September 15, 2021

Sept. 14, 2021
In This Issue: Important Dates and Deadlines / What’s New in the Workday Fall Update? / Recent Workday Updates / Financial Reporting Resources To Save and Share / Answers to Common Questions Recently Received by askUS Support / Training Opportunities – Self-Paced or Instructor-Led / askUS Release Notes

News from askUS - September 1, 2021

Aug. 31, 2021
In This Issue: Important Dates and Deadlines / Workday Fall Update Coming Saturday, September 11 / Recent Updates to FRMS / Calling askUS? Learn what to expect / Answers to Common Questions Recently Received by askUS Support / ICYMI – Resources for Fiscal Year-End and Fall Start-Up / Training Opportunities – Self-Paced or Instructor-Led / askUS Release Notes

Troubleshooting Object Code Issues

Aug. 27, 2021

Object codes are four-digit codes assigned to account transactions for reporting purposes. When an issue or an error involving object codes comes up, searching the askUS Knowledge Base for the error or issue is a good first step and often provides the answer that allows your work to move forward. Below are some examples of common issues involving object codes and how to troubleshoot them. 

Onboarding Gotchas that can Trip-up Future-dated Hires

Aug. 26, 2021
While new workers can complete many onboarding tasks before their start date, two common tasks depend on the worker’s actual start date. Be sure to communicate this to new workers with future-dated hires so they don’t get tripped up by date-related issues.