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Manage People

Learn how to create, edit, delete, and restore personnel records in Training Manager Web Edition.

Personnel Management Workflow

The typical personnel management lifecycle follows this pattern:

  1. Create - Add new personnel with required names and details
  2. Configure - Set up organizational assignments, contact information, and training requirements
  3. Maintain - Edit personnel information as needed over time
  4. Delete - Delete personnel records for departing employees
  5. Restore - Restore personnel records if accidentally deleted

Before You Begin

Prerequisites

Ensure you have appropriate permissions to manage personnel records. Personnel management typically requires Data Administrator or System Administrator roles.

Personnel Organization Features

Training Manager provides several ways to organize personnel:

  • Groups - Organize by departments, teams, or functional areas
  • Locations - Manage personnel by physical locations or sites
  • Job Roles - Define job roles and associated training requirements
  • Direct Reports - Establish supervisory relationships

Personnel Data Management

Required Information

Minimum required fields:

  • First Name
  • Last Name

Optional but recommended:

  • Personnel Number
  • Email address
  • Group assignment
  • Location assignment
  • Job roles
  • Supervisor assignment

Personnel Numbers

Personnel numbers serve as unique identifiers and can be:

  • Auto-generated - System creates unique numbers automatically
  • Manual entry - You specify custom numbering schemes
  • Barcode scanning - Used for quick personnel lookup and identification

Quick Navigation

Choose a specific task from the options below:

Search and Filter Options

Personnel records can be located using:

  • Name search - Find by first or last name
  • Personnel number - Search by barcode or ID number
  • Barcode scanning - Quick lookup using barcode scanners
  • Organizational filters - Filter by groups, locations, or roles
  • Status filters - View active, inactive, or all personnel

Best Practices

Data Entry Standards

  • Consistent naming - Use standardized name formats
  • Complete information - Fill in all relevant fields
  • Regular updates - Keep contact and organizational information current
  • Unique identifiers - Ensure personnel numbers are unique

Organizational Structure

  • Logical grouping - Organize personnel into meaningful groups
  • Clear hierarchy - Establish proper supervisory relationships
  • Role definitions - Assign appropriate job roles
  • Location accuracy - Maintain current location assignments

Choose a topic above to get detailed step-by-step instructions for personnel management tasks.