Configuring Employee Web Services

An IT system administrator must configure EWS before employees, managers, and Human Resources staff members can log on and use EWS.

To configure EWS, an IT system administrator must complete the following steps:

1. Install EWS on a web server. For more information about installing EWS, contact Professional Services.
2. Configure EWS time and expense entry settings in the HR Management module. For more information about configuring EWS time and expense settings in the HR Management module, see the HR Management module online help.
3. Configure EWS system settings using the EWS System Maintenance form. For more information, see Configuring System Settings.
4. Configure EWS to display your company logo on EWS forms and check stubs. For more information, see Displaying Company Logos.
5. If you want to display links to specific company documents in EWS, such as a link to an employee or contractor handbook or a link to a spreadsheet that lists contact information for Human Resources staff, specify the document links you want to display. For more information, see Displaying Document Links.
6. If you want to allow employees to only enter their time into Punch Clock forms, and you do not want to allow employees to view and manage their personal information, view timesheets, or view timesheet reports using EWS, you can create a punch clock link. With a punch clock link, employees only log on to the Punch Clock form and enter their time. They do not use any other EWS features. You may also want to create a punch clock link if multiple employees use a shared computer to enter their time. For more information, see Creating a Punch Clock Link.