Adding a New Department

Add the company’s departments and sectors, such as the Accounting Department, Human Resources Department, and Marketing Department. Specify a name for each department, add a description for it, and assign a manager to it.

 

• Note: Before you start, make sure to activate the Organizational Structure app in your account.

Steps to add a New Department

1. From the main menu, click on “Organizational Structure“.
2. Click on “Manage Departments“.
3. Click on the “New Department” button.
   • Examples of departments: Marketing Department, Sales Department, Customer Service Department… etc.
4. Enter the department information as follows:
   • Name: Type the desired department name.
   • Abbreviation: Type the department’s short name.
   • Status: Choose from the dropdown menu the department’s status; either “Active” or “Inactive“.
   • Description: Type the department’s description in the dialog box.
   • Assigned Manager: Select the department’s manager from the dropdown menu.
5. Click on the “Save” button.

• The system will display a message “Department Added Successfully” and will show you all the department’s information as follows:
  • Details: A tab that includes all details of the department from name, abbreviation, and description.
  • Assigned Employees: A tab that contains details of the employees assigned to this department.
  • Activity Log: A tab that includes all activities conducted in this department.