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title: Navigating the Dashboard
description: "The **HRSimplified Dashboard** is your central hub for managing core HR tasks quickly and efficiently. This section explains how to perform key HR actions and monitor notifications that require your attention. ![HRSimplified Employee Self Service Dashboard](https://hrsimplified.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/image-90-1024x576.png) ## Key Areas of…"
url: "https://hrsimplified.org/docs/navigating-the-dashboard/"
updated: "2024-10-11"
category: Getting Started
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# Navigating the Dashboard

The **HRSimplified Dashboard** is your central hub for managing core HR tasks quickly and efficiently. This section explains how to perform key HR actions and monitor notifications that require your attention.

![HRSimplified Employee Self Service Dashboard](https://hrsimplified.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/image-90-1024x576.png)

## Key Areas of the Dashboard

### 1. **Leave Balance Overview**

- At the top of the dashboard, you will see your current **leave balances** for different types of leave:
  - **Annual Leave**
  - **Sick Leave**
  - **Family Leave**
  - **Special Leave**
  - **Study Leave**
- These balances are updated automatically as leave requests are approved and new leave days are accrued.

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Quick Actions for HR Tasks

The **Action Panel** provides fast access to core HR functions, allowing you to streamline HR processes with just a few clicks. Here’s a breakdown of what you can do:

### 1. **Apply for Leave**

- Submit a leave request in seconds by selecting your **leave type**, specifying the **dates**, and submitting the request for approval.

### 2. **Submit a Claim**

- Easily submit expense claims by uploading relevant receipts. Track the status of your claims until they are reimbursed.

### 3. **Check In/Out**

- Start or stop your workday using the **Check In/Out** feature, which helps track your attendance and working hours.

### 4. **Create HR Incident**

- Log various issues or queries with HR by submitting an **HR Incident**. You can select from the following ticket types:
  - Grievance
  - Salary/Payroll Issue
  - Overtime Query
  - Health and Safety Concern
  - Performance Review Concern
  - Training and Development Request
  - General HR Queries
  - HRSimplified Support (for reporting system errors)

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## Notifications (Awaiting Actions)

Stay on top of important tasks and approvals with the **Notifications Panel**. When actions require your attention, they will appear here for easy access.

### 1. **Pending Tasks and Notifications**

- Your dashboard will notify you of any pending tasks or important actions, such as:
  - **Approve Leave Requests**: View, approve, or reject leave requests from your team directly from the dashboard.
  - **Approve Claims**: Review and approve submitted claims after verifying their accuracy.
  - **Complete Performance Reviews**: Finish any pending self-assessments or manager reviews that need to be completed.
  - **Employee Review Submissions**: Review and provide feedback on employee performance assessments that have been submitted.
  - **Complete Surveys**: Participate in employee surveys to give feedback on company policies, culture, or performance.
  - **Sign Employee Notes**: Review and sign any employee notes that require your attention.
  - **Sign Offer Letters**: Finalize new hires by signing offer letters displayed in this section.
  - **Action Onboarding Tasks**: Complete tasks related to the onboarding of new employees to ensure a smooth transition.
  - **Sign Unsigned Documents**: View and sign any pending documents to maintain compliance and complete necessary paperwork.

## Conclusion:

The **HRSimplified Dashboard** makes it easy to perform essential HR tasks and monitor notifications for pending actions. Whether you’re submitting a claim, reviewing leave requests, or logging an HR incident, the dashboard provides everything you need to manage your workforce effectively.

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