{"id":100501,"date":"2023-04-26T14:51:06","date_gmt":"2023-04-26T12:51:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/?p=100501"},"modified":"2026-03-23T15:53:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T13:53:19","slug":"product-custom-dashboard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/product-custom-dashboard\/","title":{"rendered":"Product Spotlight: Factorial\u2019s Custom Dashboard"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measuring and managing the <\/span><b>success of employees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of HR\u2019s most important roles. However, there\u2019s a lot of data to keep track of, and this can often be overwhelming. You can, of course, use a standard HR dashboard for this. However, you\u2019ll get far more benefits from using a <\/span><b>custom dashboard that has been tailored to the specific needs of your business<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A comprehensive HRIS with a <\/span><b>personalised dashboard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help you keep <\/span><b>track of your most important data points<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It provides instant access to your <\/span><b>essential KPIs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so that you can continuously <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbesagencycouncil\/2021\/06\/10\/how-custom-dashboards-can-improve-your-kpis-and-roi\/?sh=17d319da3926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">enhance your employee metrics and improve your ROI<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factorial\u2019s HRIS has included a company dashboard for some time now. This dashboard <\/span><b>aggregates data from all your people management processes so you have instant and intuitive access to all the insights you need to grow your business<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But why stop there?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Factorial, we continuously work<\/span><b>\u00a0to enhance our products so that our customers get the most from our platform<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As a result, we are now very excited to announce <\/span><b>the launch of our new and improved custom dashboard!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re an existing customer or keen to find out what a custom dashboard is and how it can help your business, you\u2019ve come to the right place. Read on to learn everything you need<\/span><b>\u00a0about our exciting new custom dashboard features<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/request-demo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-88091 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/07170046\/Book-free-demo-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Book a free demo with Factorial.\" width=\"900\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/07170046\/Book-free-demo-1-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/07170046\/Book-free-demo-1-1-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/07170046\/Book-free-demo-1-1-768x263.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"js-toc toc\">\n<p class=\"js-toc-title toc__title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<nav id=\"fac_toc_nav\" class=\"js-toc-nav toc__nav\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\"><ol class=\"toc__list toc__list--level-1\"><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/product-custom-dashboard\/#why-have-a-company-dashboard\" title=\"Why Have a Company Dashboard?\u00a0\" data-target-id=\"why-have-a-company-dashboard\">Why Have a Company Dashboard?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/product-custom-dashboard\/#why-are-custom-dashboard-features-important\" title=\"Why are Custom Dashboard Features Important?\u00a0\" data-target-id=\"why-are-custom-dashboard-features-important\">Why are Custom Dashboard Features Important?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/product-custom-dashboard\/#factorial\u2019s-new-personalised-dashboard-features\" title=\"Factorial\u2019s New Personalised Dashboard Features\u00a0\" data-target-id=\"factorial\u2019s-new-personalised-dashboard-features\">Factorial\u2019s New Personalised Dashboard Features\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/product-custom-dashboard\/#an-hr-solution-tailored-to-your-business-needs\" title=\"An HR Solution Tailored to Your Business Needs\" data-target-id=\"an-hr-solution-tailored-to-your-business-needs\">An HR Solution Tailored to Your Business Needs<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why Have a Company Dashboard?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HR dashboard<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a digital tool that you can use to <\/span><b>centralise and manage all your employee <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/human-resources-reports\/\">KPIs<\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. HR teams use all this information to <\/span><b>make strategic data-driven decisions that help the company grow<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This includes enhancing employee performance and development; improving retention and turnover levels; optimising hiring, <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/employee-onboarding-process\/\">onboarding<\/a> and offboarding processes; and upgrading the overall employee experience. You can also use a company dashboard to <\/span><b>generate valuable <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/metrics-hr-best-practices\/\">HR reports<\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that enable you to monitor your progress in all these critical areas of your business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think of a company dashboard as a <\/span><b>control panel that provides you access to your most important employee data points<\/b> <b>so that you can steer your company to success<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The most significant benefit of using one is that all your most essential data is <\/span><b>centralised <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and can be <\/span><b>easily accessed by all team members<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are other benefits, too:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased flexibility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhanced internal communication.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tools for identifying patterns and trends in your business so that you can address issues before they become a problem.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Streamlined workflows and improved productivity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to detailed analytics and reporting features.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ability to make smarter, data-driven decisions that grow your business and save money.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Above all, when you look for a company dashboard, you need to ensure it is <\/span><b>visual and interactive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Data should be<\/span><b> easy to read and understand <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and consist of metrics that<\/span><b> relate to the specific needs of your business<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where using a <\/span><b>custom dashboard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">customisable HR software<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can be sure your team has access to the specific KPIs you need.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/templates\/turnover-calculator\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-84795 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/26113921\/ENG_Blog_banner_Turnover-Calculator-1-1.png\" alt=\"Download a free turnover calculator.\" width=\"904\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/26113921\/ENG_Blog_banner_Turnover-Calculator-1-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/26113921\/ENG_Blog_banner_Turnover-Calculator-1-1-300x103.png 300w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/26113921\/ENG_Blog_banner_Turnover-Calculator-1-1-768x263.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why are Custom Dashboard Features Important?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a custom dashboard, you get all these benefits and many more. Most importantly, you can <\/span><b>tailor the KPIs in your personalised dashboard to align with your business objectives<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That way, your <\/span><b>dashboard only displays the metrics that are important to you<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This makes it much easier to keep track of your progress in all areas of influential people management.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, before you invest in a custom dashboard, it\u2019s essential to <\/span><b>consider which dashboard features you will have access to<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The features offered by a solution will determine the <\/span><b>level of control over dashboard customisation and the data you can access<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s look at some of the reasons <\/span><b>why custom dashboard features are so important<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a bit more detail.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Prevent information overload<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>People management involves keeping track of a lot of data<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You need to monitor and manage employee performance; develop employee skills; keep track of time and attendance; manage payroll and leave; and have access to <\/span><b>clear and measurable benchmarks to ensure that employees are continuously improving and achieving their goals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You also need to keep track of your diversity metrics; monitor retention levels; ensure your policies are legally compliant; implement onboarding and offboarding processes, and work on measures to <\/span><b>improve the overall employee experience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And countless other processes and workflows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s a lot of information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>custom dashboard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help you <\/span><b>streamline all this data and prevent information overload<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Instead of using a crowded dashboard with an abundance of data points that might not even be relevant to your needs, you can <\/span><b>tailor your personalised dashboard to the information that you need instant access to regularly<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That way, you can get <\/span><b>quick answers when needed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and you won\u2019t get lost in a sea of KPIs every time you log in. Instead, you can select the widget that corresponds to what you need and <\/span><b>instantly access all the insights that you are looking for<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This helps you <\/span><b>make better data-driven decisions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> without wasting valuable time (or giving yourself a headache).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that the product you choose includes<\/span><b> features for customising the data displayed through your dashboard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This consists of the ability to <\/span><b>add, edit, and remove customised widgets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so that you can adapt the design of your dashboard in line with your changing needs. That way, you can quickly locate what you need every time you log in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-91520 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/26180224\/close-up-young-group-startapers-sitting-library-making-research-about-future-tem-project-looking-through-graphics-laptop-writing-new-ideas-business-teamwork-concept_11zon.jpg\" alt=\"Team carrying out analysis. \" width=\"851\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/26180224\/close-up-young-group-startapers-sitting-library-making-research-about-future-tem-project-looking-through-graphics-laptop-writing-new-ideas-business-teamwork-concept_11zon.jpg 1916w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/26180224\/close-up-young-group-startapers-sitting-library-making-research-about-future-tem-project-looking-through-graphics-laptop-writing-new-ideas-business-teamwork-concept_11zon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/26180224\/close-up-young-group-startapers-sitting-library-making-research-about-future-tem-project-looking-through-graphics-laptop-writing-new-ideas-business-teamwork-concept_11zon-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/26180224\/close-up-young-group-startapers-sitting-library-making-research-about-future-tem-project-looking-through-graphics-laptop-writing-new-ideas-business-teamwork-concept_11zon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/26180224\/close-up-young-group-startapers-sitting-library-making-research-about-future-tem-project-looking-through-graphics-laptop-writing-new-ideas-business-teamwork-concept_11zon-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 851px) 100vw, 851px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Make sure visible data is relevant.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also essential to make sure that the custom dashboard you choose includes features to ensure<\/span><b>\u00a0displayed data is visible and relevant<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A visually appealing personalised dashboard must be <\/span><b>easy to navigate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and data should be<\/span><b> clear and transparent<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It should highlight the <\/span><b>KPIs that are most important to you<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so that your team can always find what they need. It should include <\/span><b>graphs and other graphics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so that you can visualise your progress easily and there is no risk of confusion. And, most importantly, data needs to be <\/span><b>relevant and informative<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. All this will help you understand the bigger picture so you don\u2019t miss any important patterns that might negatively impact your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, <\/span><b>data is only useful if it is well explained and expressed in the proper context<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If information is overly complicated or unrelated, then will create clarity and understanding within your team. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so crucial that you <\/span><b>pick a product with visually appealing and easy-to-understand data formats<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The key to success is keeping your dashboard <\/span><b>streamlined and simple<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You need everyone on your team to understand exactly what they look at each time they search for data.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Prioritise the right tasks.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, when you search for a custom dashboard, <\/span><b>pick a solution with features that enable you to prioritise the tasks that are important to you<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at any given moment. This will change as your business evolves, so you need a custom dashboard that lets you <\/span><b>modify data in line with your changing priorities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the following when you build your custom dashboard:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which areas of your business are you trying to improve?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are there any problems that you need to address? (For example, retention levels or the employee experience)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which KPIs have the most significant impact on your overall business results?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What data do you need to track to enhance your business processes?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are your top 5 HR metrics right now regarding priorities?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also a good idea to <\/span><b>collect regular feedback from your HR team<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to determine what they want to see on the dashboard or if any displayed data is no longer relevant. Provided you have access to the necessary features, you can adapt your custom dashboard accordingly. Keeping your dashboard continuously updated in line with your priorities <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can ensure you get the most from your solution now and in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That way, you can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prioritise the right KPIs for your company.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generate relevant HR reports at the click of a button.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design customised visuals that your team can easily understand.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access actionable and relevant insights at a glance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify trends and patterns that help you determine which areas of your business to prioritise right now.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-89707 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/04135509\/businesspeople-meeting-plan-analysis-graph-company-finance-strat-1_2_11zon.jpg\" alt=\"HR metrics and KPIs being analysed\" width=\"835\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/04135509\/businesspeople-meeting-plan-analysis-graph-company-finance-strat-1_2_11zon.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/04135509\/businesspeople-meeting-plan-analysis-graph-company-finance-strat-1_2_11zon-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/04135509\/businesspeople-meeting-plan-analysis-graph-company-finance-strat-1_2_11zon-1024x477.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/04135509\/businesspeople-meeting-plan-analysis-graph-company-finance-strat-1_2_11zon-768x358.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, 835px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Factorial\u2019s New Personalised Dashboard Features<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Factorial\u2019s HR software solution, you can <\/span><b>create custom dashboards and HR reports in line with the specific needs of your business<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Our dashboards leverage all the data collected from each of your HR processes so that you can <\/span><b>easily measure and track your KPIs and make strategic decisions based on complex data<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, what makes our solution so unique?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For one thing, you can create <\/span><b>customised dashboards for different processes within your HR department<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can create a:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performance management custom dashboard.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training and development custom dashboard.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiring custom dashboard.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diversity custom dashboard.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leave management custom dashboard.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retention custom dashboard.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, you can <\/span><b>tailor your dashboards to display the specific KPIs you want to keep a close eye on<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can also create <\/span><b>custom reports<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> straight from your dashboards so that you can share relevant data with your team.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best of all, we have recently made several improvements to our HRIS to help our customers get the most from our platform. For instance, we have just launched a series of <\/span><b>new personalised dashboard features that make your dashboards even more powerful!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s look at some of these new features to see how you can benefit from them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>View\/Edit mode<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our new custom dashboard includes two different modes: <\/span><b>View Mode <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>Edit Mode<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will probably recognise View Mode, as this is what our customers have had access to until now. With this mode, <\/span><b>users can interact with all the data displayed through the widgets configured on their dashboard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edit Mode is <\/span><b>one of our new, updated features<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With this feature, <\/span><b>admins and managers can customise the look and feel of the dashboard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They can configure <\/span><b>which widgets are included<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and what information is displayed to users. They can also <\/span><b>move these widgets around, resize, remove, or add new devices to the dashboard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All this makes it much easier to design a custom dashboard that meets your business objectives.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Resizing and moving (sorting) widgets\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we just mentioned, with our new custom dashboard features, you can now<\/span><b> resize your displayed widgets and move them around<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Users can easily <\/span><b>drag and rearrange<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> their widgets through Edit Mode according to their preferences. Depending on their needs, they can change their visibility by making them larger or smaller<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That way, you can ensure that your prioritised KPIs are the first thing you see when accessing your dashboard.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Removing widgets<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Priorities change, and the KPIs that matter most to you one day might be less critical. That\u2019s why we now offer customers the ability to <\/span><b>remove widgets once they no longer need to access certain KPIs from their dashboards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And, if your needs change again, you can <\/span><b>easily add them back<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can also tag certain widgets as \u201c<\/span><b>static<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d so they remain in place at all times, and there&#8217;s no option to remove them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Adding new widgets<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Users can now easily <\/span><b>customise their dashboards and add new widgets that are available to them<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They can <\/span><b>add, delete, or move devices to customise their personalised dashboard layout<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This allows them to tailor their homepage to include the data that is most important to them, the data that enables them to succeed in their role.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Restore version<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our custom dashboard now also includes a new feature that enables users to <\/span><b>restore the automatically generated version of their dashboard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That way, they can revert to previous settings if needed or reverse any changes that might have been made in error.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Widgets configuration\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, users can now <\/span><b>configure each widget&#8217;s settings displayed on their custom dashboard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Depending on the configuration, each user&#8217;s information is also customisable. That way, users can personalise their widgets according to their specific needs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>An HR Solution Tailored to Your Business Needs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>A company\u2019s biggest asset is its employees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They form the backbone of your organisation, and how they perform and develop directly impacts your business&#8217;s growth<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 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Otherwise, you will save valuable time and resources on processes that can be <\/span><b>easily streamlined and automated with the right product<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our latest custom dashboard features have been designed with this in mind.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Factorial, <\/span><b>we understand that every company is different<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Our<\/span><b>\u00a0customers need a solution tailored to their evolving business needs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We appreciate that these needs change over time, and <\/span><b>businesses need access to features that help them adapt their tools whenever required<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That\u2019s why we are handing over <\/span><b>complete control<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to our customers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With our custom dashboards, you can <\/span><b>design a tool that works for you and your team<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You will easily access <\/span><b>all the data you need to improve your people management processes continuously<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That way, you will understand exactly what you must do to build a<\/span><b> happy, productive, and engaged workforce<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/get-started\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-98841 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/12151012\/Get-started_11zon.jpg\" alt=\"Start a free trial for factorial hr software\" width=\"900\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/12151012\/Get-started_11zon.jpg 900w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/12151012\/Get-started_11zon-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/12151012\/Get-started_11zon-768x263.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Measuring and managing the success of employees is one of HR\u2019s most important roles. 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