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:
- Create - Add new personnel with required names and details
- Configure - Set up organizational assignments, contact information, and training requirements
- Maintain - Edit personnel information as needed over time
- Delete - Delete personnel records for departing employees
- 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:
- Need to add an employee? → Add New People
- Need to update employee information? → Edit People
- Employee record no longer needed → Delete People
- Accidentally deleted someone? → Restore People
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
Related Topics
- User Management - Creating user accounts for personnel
- Training Requirements - Assigning training requirements by role
- Training Sessions - Recording training participation
- Organizational Structure - Setting up groups, locations, and roles
Choose a topic above to get detailed step-by-step instructions for personnel management tasks.