In the Dayforce Getting Started module, where all new hires will first interface with Dayforce, there is a Meet the Team section that includes a picture and short biography of a new hires manager, team and direct reports (if applicable). The bio may be a new hire's first opportunity to learn a little more about the people they will be working with. Welcoming new employees and making them feel like a part of the team from the beginning is foundational for a positive work experience.
Tips on writing a bio
An easy way to start is with your name and how long you’ve been with Motivate and little bit about what you do.
One option is to use the third person narrative (as in the sample below)
Aspects you may want to include
Where you were born
Your educational or professional background
Something you really enjoy about your job
If you would like, perhaps something personal such as your favorite hobby, types of movies/music you like best, or other information
Here is a sample bio:
Danielle is a People Manager who has been with Motivate since September of 2016 and works from Portland, Oregon. She provides Human Resource support for bike share in Boston, Columbus, Minneapolis and Portland. In her free time she enjoys gardening, cooking, walking the dog and exploring the city by bike.
1. First, log into Dayforce on a computer or a web browser on your mobile device. Then, select the profile icon at the far right of the top toolbar on your screen. Click the down arrow to the right of the icon to open a sub-menu.
Note: If you need help logging into Dayforce reach out to your manager . Once you log in please set up your security questions to receive automated password resets in the future by using these instructions.
2. Then, select Profile & Settings underneath your name and photo on the sub-menu to go to the larger Profile screen.
3. On the larger profile screen, scroll down to Personal Information and look for the pencil icon above Biography to make edits to your information.
4. Then, enter a biography that you would want seen by any new members of your team - something personable and welcoming. We have a suggested format below if you would like to use that as a template for your own profile:
First name is a job title for system and has been with Motivate since start year.
Optional additions:
First name prefers pronoun
First name’s favorite flavor of ice cream is flavor
First name’s favorite place to ride bikes is location
5. When finished, click Submit. Your biography will then be submitted to your supervisor for approval. If approved, your biography will then appear in Dayforce in multiple locations, notably the “Meet Your Team” section of onboarding content for new members of your team:
And Org Charts visible in Dayforce:
6. As a final step, be sure to add a photo to your Dayforce profile to put a face to go along with your name and biography. You can do so at the top of your Profile screen by clicking the Edit Picture button underneath the icon near the top of the screen, then Upload the photo from your computer.
