Communications

Cardinal HCM – Missing Absence Reason | August 22, 2023

Audience: Absence (AM) Administrators at select Cardinal HCM agencies

Topics:

Reminder to update Absence Reason in the the Absence Event Detail link

Cardinal Financials Training Sessions | August 14, 2023

Audience: All Cardinal Financials Fiscal Officers and Cardinal Security Officers (excluding VDOT)

Topics:

New Cardinal Financials classes for September

Cardinal HCM – Assigning Work Schedules | August 1, 2023

Audience: Fiscal Officers, HR Directors, and Payroll Officers of Payroll agencies. TL Administrators and Employee TL Setup Administrators.

Topics:

Essential functions that require employee’s assigned Work Schedule
Run the Employee Schedule Review Query frequently to identify employees in need of a Work Schedule update

Cardinal HCM – Rewards and Recognition Mass Update Enhancement | July 31, 2023

Audience: All HR Administrators.

Topics:

Rewards and Recognition Mass Update template has been enhanced to offer more flexibility
New "Reward ID" column added
Updated Instructions and Column Definitions tabs

Now Available – Cardinal HCM Training Sessions | July 31, 2023

Audience: Select Core Users for HCM agencies.

Topics:

New Cardinal HCM classes for August and September

Cardinal HCM – Announcing a Daily VRS File | July 26, 2023

Audience: HR Administrators, Benefits Administrators, and Payroll Administrators of all Cardinal HCM Payroll Agencies.

Topics:

Virginia Retirement System (VRS) VNAV Elections Upload is transitioning to a daily frequency
VRS VNAV Elections Upload Timing
Agency Responsibilities

Cardinal HCM – Announcing the New Benefit Event Detail Page | July 17, 2023

Audience: Benefits Administrators of all Cardinal HCM agencies and decentralized localities.

Topics:

New Benefit Event Detail page, replaces Life Event Tool and BAS Activity page
Links to job aids and Benefit Event Detail Page Forum recording

Cardinal HCM Application Outage Notification (ESS) | July 12, 2023

Audience: All Cardinal Employee Self-Service (ESS) users who have access to payroll information.

Topics:

Cardinal HCM application outage from July 22 at 6:30 a.m. through July 25 at 8:00 a.m.

Cardinal HCM Application Outage Notification (Core Users) | July 12, 2023

Audience: Select Cardinal HCM Core Users.

Topics:

Cardinal HCM application outage from July 22 at 6:30 a.m. through July 25 at 8:00 a.m.
Summary of batch impacts due to Fiscal Year End processing

Cardinal HCM: Department Position Funding Mass Upload Enhancement | July 10, 2023

Audience: All PY Budget Processors.

Topics:

Department Position Funding Mass Upload template has been enhanced to support split funding
Revised template has been posted to Cardinal Website > Resources > HCM Update Templates

Cardinal HCM – Addressing Errors in the Legislative Salary Increase Tool | June 12, 2023

Audience: Select HR Directors, HR Administrators, and Payroll Administrators.

Topics:

Agencies should revisit the Legislative Salary Increase tool to review errors and system blocks
Keying deadlines for pay increases and corrections

Cardinal ESS users with Payroll access - Safeguard your account | June 7, 2023

Audience: All Cardinal Employee Self-Service (ESS) users who have access to payroll information. CC: HR Directors, HR Administrators, Payroll Read Only, and Payroll Administrators at Cardinal Payroll Agencies

Topics:

Guidance for ESS users on safeguarding access to Cardinal
New Direct Deposit Email Notification
Details on VITA's updated Okta SMS authentication text message

Cardinal HCM - Automated Email Notice - Direct Deposit | June 6, 2023

Audience: HR Directors, HR Administrators, Payroll Read Only, and Payroll Administrators at Cardinal Payroll Agencies

Topics:

Implementation of automated direct deposit email notification triggered by changes to user's direct deposit info
Next steps if an employee receives an email notification for authorized/unauthorized change

Cardinal HCM - How to complete EEO-4 Demographic Data Review | June 2, 2023

Audience: HR Directors and HR Administrators of Executive Branch agencies

Topics:

Reminder to review employees' ethnic group and gender
Links to resources for HR Admins and ESS Users

Legislative Salary Increase Process Verification Deadline: June 7 at 5:00 p.m. | June 1, 2023

Audience: Select HR Directors and HR Administrators

Topics:

Reminder of the June 7 deadline to complete a final review and verification of June 10 salary increase data
Links to Cardinal Job Aid and DHRM Memo and FAQ resources

Cardinal HCM Legislative Salary Increase Process for FY24 | May 25, 2023

Audience: All HR Administrators of Payroll agencies

Topics:

Links to critical documents required to navigate the legislative salary increase process
Link to forum recording and presentation materials

Cardinal Tech Upgrade - What to Expect in Cardinal HCM | May 16, 2023

Audience: Cardinal HCM Core Users, ESS TA Users, HR Directors, Payroll Officers, Interface Contacts, and AITRs

Topics:

Cardinal System outage from May 19 at 5:00 p.m. through May 22 at approximately 11:00 a.m.
Summary of changes and enhancements to Cardinal HCM including the HCM Homepage, Tab Key utilization, Timesheet Tab, and Process Monitor Page

Cardinal Tech Upgrade - What to Expect in Cardinal Financials | May 16, 2023

Audience: Cardinal Financials Users, Fiscal Officers, and AITRs

Topics:

Cardinal System outage from May 19 at 5:00 p.m. through May 22 at approximately 11:00 a.m.
Process Monitor Page Changes

Announcing New/Updated Fields for Veteran's Service Credit and Service Dates | May 8, 2023

Audience: HR Directors, HR Administrators, and AM Administrators

Topics:

Updates/Additions to fields in Cardinal to support Service Dates
Next Steps for HR and AM Administrators to make proper adjustments/updates to Service Date fields
Support materials for the new and updated fields