Introducing Redwood: Oracle's Cutting-Edge User Experience
Oracle’s Fusion Cloud Application has undergone a significant transformation with the launch of the Redwood UX. This revolutionary change is set to redefine user experiences across various Oracle platforms, particularly impacting HCM and ERP users.
The new UI boasts enhanced user-friendliness, reducing the number of clicks required for simple functions and speeding up page loads. Additionally, automated journeys and generative AI will streamline processes, offering unprecedented efficiency. Crucially, all new features will be exclusively delivered through Redwood, incentivizing users to adopt the new interface. Furthermore, a simplified method for customising pages will empower users to tailor Oracle-delivered functionality to their specific requirements.
While all applications will eventually adopt the Redwood UX, the transition may vary in complexity. While some applications may require a simple switch, ERP and HCM modules will undergo phased updates across quarterly releases. HCM, in particular, will be the initial focus. Users will need to assess the impact on customisations, workflows, and processes, potentially retiring existing customisations now included in Redwood.
This release brings a plethora of new features, including various workflows seamlessly integrated into the Redwood experience. These include Change Assignment, Promote, Change Position, Employment, and Transfer processes – a welcome addition for Oracle users.
In essence, Redwood represents Oracle’s commitment to delivering a unified, mobile-friendly, and accessible user experience. With the promise of a consistent look and feel across all Oracle Cloud modules, Redwood is poised to revolutionize the way users interact with Oracle products. As we embark on this journey, now is the time to embrace the future of Oracle’s Cloud Applications with the Redwood UX.
Highlights
Here are some Redwood Experience highlights from Oracle HCM Cloud 24A:
01.
Change Assignment
Enhance user interactions through the utilization of the Redwood Change Assignment functionality, facilitating seamless alteration of a worker’s assignment. This feature is accessible to both line managers and HR Specialists via the My Team and My Client Groups tabs, respectively.
The process mandates completion of the When, Why, and Assignment steps, essential for submitting the change assignment request.
To leverage the Redwood Change Assignment process, you will need to enable the following profile options at the site level:
- HRC_ELASTIC_SEARCH_ENABLEDO = Y
- ORA_HCM_VBCS_PWA_ENABLED = Y
- ORA_PER_EMPL_CHG_ASG_REDWOOD_ENABLED = Yes
02.
Correct Employment Details
Accessible exclusively from the Redwood View Employment Details page, this feature offers a streamlined approach to rectifying employment details. Accessing the Redwood View Employment Details page is facilitated through the Redwood Employment Info page, requiring the enabling of the profile option. Furthermore, all validations applicable to responsive pages are seamlessly integrated into the Redwood page.
To leverage the Redwood Correct Employment Details page, you will need to enable the following profile options at the site level:
- HRC_ELASTIC_SEARCH_ENABLEDO = Y
- ORA_HCM_VBCS_PWA_ENABLED = Y
- ORA_PER_EMPL_CHG_ASG_REDWOOD_ENABLED = Yes
03.
New Person Pages
Elevate your user journey with the latest Add Person pages, crafted using the Redwood toolset. These pages encompass the Hire an Employee, Add a Contingent Worker, Add a Pending Worker, and Add Nonworker functionalities, meticulously developed to enhance your experience.
The Hire an Employee feature introduces a novel flow within the Redwood theme. This guided process simplifies the intricate task by breaking it down into sequential steps, ensuring a seamless experience. Additionally, users can leverage guided journeys to navigate through the hiring process effortlessly, with each step conveniently integrated as a task within the journey.
To leverage the Redwood Change Assignment process, you will need to enable the following profile options at the site level:
- ORA_PER_HIRE_AN_EMPLOYEE_REDWOOD_ENABLED = Y
- ORA_PER_ADD_CWK_REDWOOD_ENABLED = Y
- ORA_PER_ADD_NWK_REDWOOD_ENABLED = Y
- ORA_PER_ADD_PWK_REDWOOD_ENABLED = Y
04.
My Spotlight Page
Utilise the newly introduced My Spotlight page to conveniently access essential employment, assignment, and compensation information. Accessible from the Me tab’s Quick Actions pane, this page caters to users with Employee and Contingent Worker roles.
My Spotlight provides a succinct overview of a person’s basic details and offers swift access to various Redwood-enabled sections of the application through a pane. Additionally, analytic cards on the page display vital information, each clickable to redirect you to the relevant Redwood-enabled areas within the application.
These analytic cards prioritize information based on importance and urgency. For instance, if your passport is expiring soon, an analytic card displaying expiration details with an “Expiring” badge will be highlighted. Up to 18 analytic cards can be displayed on the page.
To leverage the Redwood My Spotlight Page, you will need to enable the following profile option at site level:
- ORA_PER_SPOTLIGHT_REDWOOD_ENABLED = Yes
Release
This release is packed with many more features, with updates being rolled out from February 2024 onwards.
Your cohort determines when the quarterly update is applied to your pods:
Cohort A: February-May-August-November
Cohort B: March-June-September-December
Cohort C: April-July-October-January
Stage pods are updated on the first Friday of your quarterly update month. Production pods are updated two weeks later on the third Friday of the month.
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Please feel free to contact Advised Solutions for more information, assistance enabling and configuring any new features, or to help with your regression testing.
