This document will continue to evolve as existing sections change and new information is added. All updates appear in the following table:
| Date | Feature | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 29 MAR 2019 | HCM Extract: Built-In CSV Output | Updated document. Delivered feature in update 19B. |
| 01 MAR 2019 | Created initial document. |
HCM Cloud applications have two types of patches you can receive that are documented in this New Feature Summary:
- Release Updates (19A, 19B, 19C, and 19D)
- Optional Monthly Maintenance Packs to each update
It is important for you to know what Release Update your environment is on. You can find this in your Cloud Portal.
Oracle HCM Cloud release documents are delivered in five functional groupings:
Suggested Reading for all HCM Products:
- HCM Cloud Common Features (This document pertains to all HCM applications. It is the base human resource information for all products and HCM Tools.)
- Global Human Resources Cloud (Global Human Resources contains the base application in which other application use for common data such as workforce structures and person information. Regardless of what products you have implemented you may want to see the new features for Global Human Resources that could impact your products.)
NOTE: Not all Global Human Resource features are available for the base Talent and Compensation stand alone applications.
Optional Reading for HCM Products (Depending on what products are in your cloud service):
- Talent Management Cloud (All Talent applications)
- Workforce Rewards Cloud (Compensation, Benefits, Payroll and Global Payroll Interface)
- Workforce Management Cloud (Absence Management and Time and Labor)
Additional Optional Reading:
- Common Technologies and User Experience (This documents the common features across all Cloud applications and is not specific to HCM)
NOTE: All of these documents can be found on the Oracle Help Center at: https://cloud.oracle.com/saasreadiness/hcm under Human Capital Management Release Readiness.
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Oracle Applications Security provides a single console where IT Security Managers and Administrators can perform various functions including user lifecycle management, role definition, security policy management(both functional and data), role hierarchy maintenance, username and password policy administration, and certificate management. The console also enables users to simulate the effect of security changes, to run security reports, and download a connector for integration with Microsoft Active Directory.
Manage Exclusions from HCM Person Security Profiles
Define new exclusion rules using the Manage HCM Exclusion Rules page to exclude individuals or groups of people based on selected criteria. You can then reference the exclusion rule from a person security profile.
This section covers features used across all HCM Applications.
HCM Landing Page Additional Content Card and Quick Action
Add and configure additional content for HCM apps landing page such as Pay, Personal Info, and Absences that are under the Me tab in the main menu. When you click the additional content card on the landing page, you navigate to a blank page. This page provides an option to add additional content on the landing page. You can add organization specific content, employee info, policy and procedures, links, and instructional videos. Just like other cards, the additional content for each landing page can also be accessed from quick actions.
HCM Data Loader provides a flexible and efficient method of bulk loading business object data for data-migration and on-going incremental updates to Oracle Human Capital Management Cloud.
Enhancements to Delete Stage Table Data Processes Information
Review parameter and schedule information for the processes submitted to delete stage table data.
Enhancements to Import and Load Data
Initiate and review file uploads on the improved Import and Load Data page. Benefit from better performance, streamlined information about Data Sets and Business Objects, and redesigned user interactions.
New Business Objects Supported
Extend your data loading capabilities with support for these additional Compensation objects:
- Market Data Career Level
- Market Data Career Stream
- Market Data Job Family
- Market Data Job Function
- Market Data Job List
- Market Data Location List
- Market Data Other Level
- Market Data Survey Data
In addition, you can now:
- Update and delete Common Notes.
- Maintain descriptive flexfield segments for Collective Agreements.
- Specify the electronic signature to use for Checklist Template Tasks.
- Specify when an Allocated Checklist task is complete and provide an electronic signature for it.
Enhancements to View Business Objects
Review business object information in spreadsheet format. You can now download all component, attribute, and flexfield information for an object from the View Business Objects page.
HCM Spreadsheet Data Loader provides a flexible and efficient method of bulk loading business object data for data-migration and on-going incremental updates to Oracle Human Capital Management Cloud.
New Predefined Spreadsheet Templates
Enhance bulk loading support for your business users with these new spreadsheet templates:
- Market Data Career Level
- Market Data Job Family
- Market Data Job Function
- Market Data Career Stream
- Market Data Other Level
- Market Data Job List
- Market Data Location List
- Market Data Survey Data
HCM Extracts provide a method for extracting data from your HCM applications that can be used for interfacing data to another source or extracting data to integrate reporting across systems.
Bypass creating a template in BI Publisher and produce a built-in comma-delimited output using the existing CSV output type. A new comma-delimited output is now available in HCM Extracts.
Increase user satisfaction with the redesigned pages that now have the same look and feel on desktop and mobile devices. These redesigned pages are both responsive and easy to use on any device, with a modern look and conversational language. Clutter-free pages, with clean lines and just the essential fields, can be personalized to suit.
The below Redesigned User Experience features are common features used across all products. For product specific redesigned features, they will now show under their products under the subheading Redesigned User Experience.
Improved User Experience for HCM Extract
Use the redesigned HCM Extract definition pages, available from the Data Exchange work area, for an improved user experience. The streamlined pages include the define, design, deliver, and validate pages.
Using the new pages, you can more easily create an extract without the seldom-used advanced features which are still available in the advanced editor.
Streamline your access to key information for these integration tools in the mobile-responsive Data Exchange work area:
- HCM Data Loader
- HCM Spreadsheet Data Loader
- HCM Extracts
New overview pages provide detailed summaries of recent activities.