The Announcements Module in DAAI Business Suite lets administrators and managers share quick, important messages with all users directly on their dashboard. Messages are short (up to 160 characters) and can be set to expire automatically, keeping the dashboard clean and relevant.
Key Features
- Share quick updates, reminders, and celebrations.
- Automatic messages for birthdays, work anniversaries, holidays, promotions, and more.
- Set expiry dates for each message.
- Automatic removal of messages after 15 days if not deleted earlier.
Types of Announcements
A. Manual Announcements (Created by Admins/Managers)
- Shoutouts – Recognize team members.
Example: “Great job on closing the project, Team Marketing!” - General Alerts – Important updates.
Example: “Server maintenance today at 3 PM.” - Custom Messages – Any short internal note.
Example: “Submit expense reports by Monday.”
B. Automated Announcements (System-Generated)
| Type | Example Message | Trigger Event |
|---|---|---|
| Birthday | “Happy Birthday, [Employee Name]! 🎉” | Employee’s birthday |
| Work Anniversary | “Congrats, [Employee Name], on [X] years with us! 🏆” | Employment anniversary |
| Promotion | “Congrats, [Employee Name], on your promotion to [Role]! 🚀” | Role change in Employee Module |
| New Hire | “Welcome, [Name], to the team! 👋” | New employee added |
| Holiday | “Reminder: [Holiday Name] on [Date]. Enjoy! 🎊” | From company holiday calendar |
| Weekend | “Weekend ahead! Relax and recharge. 😊” | Every Friday |
FAQ
Q1: What types of messages can be posted?
- General Announcements
- Event Reminders
- Birthday Wishes
- Work Anniversary Notices
- Promotion Announcements
- New Hire Welcomes
- Holiday Reminders
- Weekend Notices
Q2: Who can create announcements?
- Administrators and users with announcement creation permissions.
Q3: Who can see announcements?
- All logged-in users with dashboard access, depending on visibility settings set by the admin.
Q4: Are announcements linked to other modules?
- Yes, Automated Announcements are triggered by data in the Employee Module and Holiday Calendar.