Creating an announcement
Log in to the Jolt web app and navigate to communication > announcements.
Click on +new announcement in the upper right corner.
Under basic settings, enter a title for your announcement and optionally set a start and expiration date.
Next, upload a video or document and add some optional notes in the text editor.
Under role-based access for, you can determine who will see the announcement (either all employees or employees with specific roles).
Finally, add questions that employees must answer correctly before they clock in for the day.
Once all settings are configured, click save to apply changes. The announcement is ready, and employees will be required to read and interact with it before clocking in.
From the announcements page, you'll be able to view user data as employees submit their responses. Clicking on the summary will give you detailed information including who read the announcement and the number of failed attempts.
If the announcement needs to be adjusted or is no longer valid, you can edit or deactivate it at any time.
FAQ
How do employees know about the announcement?
Employees will see the announcement when they attempt to clock in. They must read and respond to it before completing their clock-in.
Can I limit the announcement to specific roles?
Yes, you can set role-based access to share the announcement with specific roles or all employees.
What happens if an employee does not answer the questions correctly?
Employees cannot clock in until they answer the questions correctly.
How do I upload a video or document to the announcement?
When creating the announcement, you can upload a video or document by selecting the appropriate option under the announcement content section.
Where can I view reports on announcements?
You can view reports on the announcements page by clicking on the summary for a detailed view of employee responses.
What data is available in the report?
Views, percentage of failed attempts, first/last read time, and individual reader details.
What happens when I deactivate an announcement?
The announcement is removed from the clock-in display but does not delete it from the system, allowing you to make changes and reactivate if needed.