Employee Directory
It gives employees access to the company’s employee list and lets them view the company's internal structure.
The employee directory lets:
Employees get information about coworkers
Search for peers across teams
View a team's structure
Check the list of all employees
Navigate to Profile Image > Employee Directory. You can also access it by going to Home > Employee Directory.
Learn more here: Employee Directory
Profile Information
The profile page allows employees to showcase their personal and professional details and gives colleagues a peek into their identity.
Editing Profile Information:
Click on the profile picture at the bottom left corner and click on My Profile in the modal that opens up. You can edit your Profile Picture, Description, Hobbies, Languages, and Skills from here.
You can opt to hide your personal details (birthday, date of joining and contact details) by disabling the visibility - https://help.empuls.io/en/articles/9070403-employee-profile)
Account Preference
Employees can customise their Account Settings, including Security Settings, Passwords, Language Settings and notification settings.
To do so, navigate to the profile image and click on Account Preferences from the drop-down menu. Then, click on Change beside the headings to change the settings for your Empuls account.
Note 1: Employees can change their passwords if their organisation follows a password-based login. If it's SSO, then this will not apply.
Note 2: Super Admins can choose to set passwords for others. However, this feature is available only upon request. Please contact your Empuls Account Manager.
For more information, please visit Account Preference
Posts
Admins and Super Admins can involve everyone in the organisation, promoting better communication and a positive culture.
Creating a Post
Navigate to Home, select the group where you want to post and click on Post at the top of the group. Type your message and share.
Admins and employees can attach an image or a video, create a poll, and share emojis or GIFs in the post. To do so, click the relevant icon next to the Post button.
Super Admins can control the access to posting and limit certain groups by not allowing employees to post on them.
Various types of content can be shared on the Empuls Social Intranet.
Posts
Admins can broadcast company news, customer wins, policy updates and more on various groups.
📢 Admins can make an announcement to all the employees by tagging @group in the Townhall group. This sends a notification to all the employees that they have been tagged in the post.
Announcement Spotlight
Admins can highlight key messages to ensure they stand out and don't get lost among many messages. Using the "Switch to Spotlight" option, admins can set visibility rules and define how long the message stays front and center.
Step 1: Switch to Spotlight
Navigate to Home > Post and click the "Switch to Spotlight" option.
Step 2: Set Duration & Visibility
Add the Expiry date using the calendar icon and the expiry time by define how long the message will remain in the spotlight.
Step 3: Add Links & Redirect URLs
Enhance your announcement by adding relevant links and redirect URLs, making it easier for employees to access further information or take action.
Step 4: Post the Announcement
Once set, Click on post. Your announcement will appear prominently, ensuring key information stays visible and easily accessible.
Polls
It is an excellent way to gather crowdsourced opinions quickly. Organisations can drive awareness and adoption of new and existing company policies by conducting polls and quizzes.
Quiz
The poll widget is centrally located on the dashboard for quick access. You can easily create polls by clicking the icon, adding questions, and setting timeframes.
Poll
Videos
Upload videos highlighting your product, customer testimonials, recent activities or key achievements. Click on the Media icon on the central dashboard, attach the file and Post.
Videos
Editing or Deleting a Post
Admins and Super Admins can Edit or Delete a post by clicking on the three-dot icon at the top right of the respective post and selecting the required option.
Pinning a Post
Admins can Pin a post to the top of the newsfeed to feature an important announcement or highlight any content.
Post Reactions
Allow employees to react and engage using comments, likes, GIFs, emojis, and attachments.
Employees can do any of the above by clicking on the icons below each post or Recognition.
Social Sharing
Employees can share their work achievements, company accolades, job listings, and more with their professional network on LinkedIn.
Content Feed Personalisation
Super Admins can customise the feed card backgrounds of birthdays, anniversaries, and welcome posts announcing new employees, banners on Wishboards, profile screen banners and backgrounds for the Wall of Fame.
You can further enhance the user experience by managing the feed. Super Admins can also control the content visible to employees by managing Feed Settings.
To know more, visit the link: Managing Feed
Employees can also manage their feed using the following steps:
Empuls allows employees to tailor your social feed to display the most relevant content. With just a few clicks, you can customize your feed to suit your interests and stay updated with posts from your circle.
Open Feed Customization ->
Follow the steps below to personalize your feed:
Step 1: Navigate to the Home Page
Log in to Empuls and go to the Home Page to access your social feed.
Step 2: Open Feed Customization
Locate the My Circle filter at the top-right corner of the feed.
By default, the feed is set to My Circle, showing content from your selected relevant connections.
Step 3: Customize Your Feed
My Circle: Posts from your selected connections.
Click the Pen Icon next to My Circle.
Choose filters (groups, individuals, or topics) to view selected colleagues' feeds and click Save.
You can rephrase it, but make sure the meaning is the same.
Everything: See all posts across your organization.
Business Unit: View posts from your team or department.
Step 4: Save Your Changes
Click Save to apply your selection. Your feed will refresh with the new settings.
FAQ's
FAQ's
Q. What is the Employee Directory?
The Employee Directory provides a comprehensive view of your organization’s structure.
To access, go to Profile Image > Employee Directory or Home > Employee Directory.
Q. What information can I find on the Employee Directory?
You can view names, designations, departments, and reporting structures.
Q. How do I edit my profile information?
Click your profile picture at the bottom left, then select My Profile. Here, you can update your photo, description, hobbies, languages, and skills.
Q. Can I control who sees my personal details?
Yes, you can choose to hide your birthday, date of joining, and contact details by disabling visibility settings in your profile.
Q. How do I manage account settings?
Navigate to your profile image > Account Preferences to update security settings, passwords, language, and notifications.
Note: Password changes are allowed only if your company uses password-based login. For SSO users, this option is not available.
Q. Who can create posts or announcements?
Admins/Super Admins can post company news, updates, or celebrations. Regular employees can also post in groups unless restricted.
Q. How do I create a post?
Go to Home, select a group, click Post, type your message, and share. You can add images, videos, polls, emojis, or GIFs.
Q. What is an Announcement Spotlight?
It highlights important updates so they don’t get buried in the feed.
To create one, click Switch to Spotlight while posting, then set duration, visibility, and optional links before publishing.
Q. Can I edit or delete a post?
Yes. Click the three-dot menu on the top right of a post to edit or delete it.
Q. Can I pin important posts?
Yes. Admins can pin a post to keep it at the top of the feed for better visibility.
Q. What about Polls and Quizzes?
Polls and quizzes are a great way to gather feedback or drive engagement. Create them from the dashboard using the poll widget.
Q. Can I control what I see in my feed?
Yes. Go to the Home Page, click the My Circle filter at the top right, and customize your view by selecting specific people, groups, or topics.
Q. What feed views are available?
My Circle: Posts from your selected connections
Everything: All posts across the company
Business Unit: Posts from your team or department
Q. How can I interact with posts?
React using likes, comments, emojis, GIFs, or attachments—all available below each post.
Q. Can I share content outside Empuls?
Yes. Share work wins, company updates, or job openings directly to your LinkedIn profile from the post.