This article explains the feed items that are automatically generated in FocalPoint and what each one means.
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There are several feed items that are automatically generated for your FocalPoint.
Timesheet Submitted for Approval
When a team member submits their timesheet for approval, the designated approver automatically receives a notification in their feed.
This real-time alert ensures approvers are immediately aware of timesheets requiring their review, helping streamline the approval process and prevent delays in project billing.
The feed item is generated in real-time when a team member submits a timesheet for approval and the timesheet approver or approvers receive the notification.
The information displays key details such as:
The team members name.
The hours sent for approval.
The date for the timesheet.
Click View in FocalPoint to open the timesheet and approve it directly in FocalPoint.
Timesheet Rejection
When an approver rejects a timesheet, the submitter automatically receives a feed notification.
This immediate alert informs them that their timesheet has been declined and requires revision, enabling them to quickly address any issues and resubmit for approval without delays.
The feed item is generated in real-time when a timesheet is rejected and the timesheet's originator receives the notification.
The information displays the user who has rejected the timesheet.
Click View in FocalPoint to open the rejected timesheet and view the rejection reason.
Missing Timesheet Feed Reminder
When you query Copilot about missing time (e.g. âWho is missing time for this weekâ), you can use Copilot to send feed reminder notifications to employees who have missing time to submit.
This workflow identifies gaps in timesheet completion and enables managers to send targeted reminders using a simple follow-up command.
The feed item is on demand after you instructs Copilot to send reminders in real-time and the user who is missing time receives the notification.
The information displays key details and the date range the time is missing for.
Click View Timesheet to access full details.
Purchase Request Submitted for Approval
When an employee submits a Purchase Request, the designated approver or approvers automatically receive a notification in their feed.
This real-time alert ensures approvers are immediately aware of Purchases requiring their review, helping streamline the procurement approval process and prevent delays in project expenses or operations.
The feed item is generated in real-time when you submit a purchase for approval and the approver or approvers of the purchase are notified.
The information displays key details such as:
The Purchase Type.
The user who submitted the request.
The ID, Supplier and Total value.
Click View Purchase Requests to open the Purchase Request in the Approval screen.
Rejected Purchase Request
When an approver rejects a purchase request, the original submitter automatically receives a notification in the feed.
This immediate alert informs them that their request has been declined, enabling them to understand the reason and take appropriate next steps.
The feed item is generated in real-time when a request is rejected and the original submitter gets the feed.
The information displays key details such as:
The Purchase Type.
The user who declined the request.
The ID, Supplier and Reason for the rejection.
Click View Purchase Requests to open the Purchase Request.
Purchase Request - Approval Reminder
When you query Copilot about purchases awaiting approval (e.g. âWho has purchases awaiting approvalâ), you can use Copilot to send feed reminder notifications to approvers who have outstanding purchase requests requiring their attention.
This workflow identifies approval bottlenecks and enables managers to send targeted reminders with a simple follow-up command.
The feed is generated in real-time after you instruct Copilot to send the reminder and the approver or approvers are notified of the request.
The information displays key details such as:
The Purchase Type.
The user who submitted the request.
The ID, Supplier, and Total value.
Click View Purchase Requests to open the Purchase Request in the Approval screen.