Request Desk

Empower your organization with a centralized and automated request management system. OrangeHRM Request Desk simplifies tracking, responding, and resolving employee and department requests efficiently, ensuring seamless workflows and improved operational efficiency. This robust module transforms how your organization handles diverse inquiries, from HR-related questions and IT support tickets to facility requests and beyond. By consolidating all requests into one intuitive platform, OrangeHRM eliminates the chaos of scattered emails and manual tracking, while fostering a more responsive and productive work environment.

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Centralized Request Tracking & Resolution

Manage all types of requests in one place, from IT-related queries to HR department requests. OrangeHRM Request Desk provides a single platform for tracking, monitoring, and ensuring timely resolution, reducing bottlenecks and enhancing workplace efficiency.

  • Streamline all employee queries. Whether it's a password reset, a benefits question, or an office supply request, employees have one clear channel to submit their needs, simplifying the process for everyone.
  • Prevent requests from falling through the cracks. Every submission is logged and tracked, ensuring that no request is overlooked and that your team can monitor its progress from initiation to resolution.
  • Boost efficiency and response times. By centralizing requests, departments can quickly identify, prioritize, and address issues, leading to faster resolution and a more productive work environment.

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Automated Hiring Requisition Management

Simplify hiring workflows with automated hiring requisitions. From initiating job requests to shortlisting candidates and securing approvals, OrangeHRM ensures a structured and efficient process, reducing manual effort and speeding up recruitment.

  • Streamline the entire request-to-hire journey. Automate the steps involved in getting a new position approved and filled, ensuring consistency and clarity at every stage.
  • Cut down on administrative bottlenecks. No more chasing approvals or juggling paperwork. The system guides the requisition through the necessary steps, ensuring swift progress.
  • Accelerate your time-to-hire. By automating the initial stages of recruitment, you can get job postings live faster and bring in top talent more quickly.

Manage Hiring Requisitions and Workflow Automation

Self-Resignation Requests & Workflow Automation

Make employee departures seamless with automated self-resignation request workflows. Ensure proper documentation, initiate necessary exit processes, and provide smooth transitions for employees leaving the organization.

  • Streamline the offboarding process. When an employee submits a resignation, the system automatically triggers a series of tasks, ensuring no critical step is missed.
  • Ensure consistent documentation. All resignation requests and related communications are centrally logged, creating a clear audit trail for compliance and future reference.
  • Reduce HR's administrative burden. Automating the initial steps of a departure frees up your HR team to focus on supporting the departing employee and preparing for their replacement, rather than managing manual paperwork.

Self Resignation Request Management and Workflow Automation

Effortless IT Query Management

Optimize IT-related request handling, such as asset procurement, equipment requests, and software installations. OrangeHRM Request Desk enables employees to submit and track IT requests efficiently, minimizing downtime and ensuring quick resolutions.

  • Simplify IT support for employees. Provide a clear, intuitive channel for staff to request new equipment, software, or report IT issues, making it easy for them to get the help they need.
  • Boost IT team efficiency. Centralize all incoming IT requests, allowing your IT department to prioritize, manage, and resolve issues systematically, leading to faster turnaround times.
  • Reduce operational disruptions. By streamlining the process for IT support, you minimize the time employees spend waiting for solutions, keeping them productive and reducing overall business downtime.

IT related Query Management

HR Department Request Handling

Employees can easily submit and track HR-related requests, including job confirmations, salary updates, supervisor changes, payroll queries, and general HR inquiries. Centralize these requests to streamline responses and improve employee satisfaction.

  • Provide a single, easy channel for all HR needs. Employees know exactly where to go for any HR question or request, eliminating confusion and making it simpler for them to get the support they need.
  • Boost HR team efficiency and response times. By centralizing requests, your HR department can efficiently categorize, prioritize, and address inquiries, leading to quicker resolutions and a more productive team.
  • Enhance employee satisfaction through transparency. Employees can track the status of their requests in real-time, giving them peace of mind and reducing the need for follow-up calls or emails, which ultimately improves their overall experience.

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Enhanced Communication & Transparency

Facilitate clear and effective communication between employees and request owners. Keep all stakeholders informed through real-time updates, request tracking, and direct messaging within the platform for faster resolution.

  • Ensure everyone is always in the loop. Employees can see the status of their requests instantly, and owners can easily provide updates, eliminating guesswork and reducing follow-up inquiries.
  • Resolve issues faster with direct interaction. In-platform messaging allows for quick clarifications and direct conversations, speeding up the resolution process and minimizing back-and-forth emails.
  • Build trust through visibility. Open communication and transparent tracking of requests foster a sense of accountability and trust between employees and the teams supporting them.

Request Communication Management

Workflow Automation for Efficiency

Automate request routing to ensure every request reaches the right department or individual. Enable delegation in case of absences and establish predefined rules to optimize request processing without manual intervention.

  • Ensure rapid and accurate request delivery. Automatically route requests to the correct team or person the moment they're submitted, eliminating manual sorting and potential delays.
  • Maintain uninterrupted service, even during absences. With built-in delegation features, requests are seamlessly redirected when key personnel are away, preventing bottlenecks and keeping operations smooth.
  • Streamline processes with predefined rules. Set up automated actions and responses for common request types, dramatically reducing the need for human intervention and freeing up your team for more complex tasks.

Workflow Automation for Streamlined Operations

Advanced Reporting & Analytics

Gain valuable insights into request trends, response times, and team performance with comprehensive reports and analytics. Identify inefficiencies and make data-driven improvements to optimize request management processes.

  • Spot bottlenecks and areas for improvement. Visual reports highlight where requests are getting stuck or taking too long, allowing you to pinpoint specific inefficiencies in your workflow.
  • Measure team performance objectively. Track key metrics like average resolution time, volume of requests per agent, and employee satisfaction to assess how well your teams are handling inquiries.
  • Make informed decisions to enhance service. Use data on common request types and resolution paths to refine processes, allocate resources more effectively, and continuously improve the overall efficiency of your request desk.

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Simplified Approvals for HR Requests

Make approvals effortless for promotions, reporting structure changes, and personal information updates. Empower managers and HR teams to handle requests efficiently within a centralized, user-friendly platform.

  • Accelerate key HR decisions. Managers can quickly review and approve critical requests like promotions or organizational changes directly within the system, speeding up important HR processes.
  • Reduce administrative bottlenecks. Eliminate manual routing and paper forms for approvals, streamlining workflows and freeing up valuable time for both managers and HR teams.
  • Ensure consistency and transparency. All approvals are documented and tracked within a centralized platform, providing a clear audit trail and fostering greater accountability in HR decision-making.

Simplify Approvals Enhance Efficiency

Seamless Email Integration & Data Export

Request owners and administrators can communicate via email directly from the system, maintaining a clear history of correspondence. Easily export request data in CSV format for analysis and continuous process improvement.

  • Maintain a unified communication record. All email correspondence related to a request is kept within the system, ensuring a complete and easily accessible history of interactions for transparency and accountability.
  • Streamline follow-ups and clarifications. Request owners can quickly send and receive emails without switching platforms, leading to faster communication and quicker resolution of issues.
  • Empower data-driven process optimization. Export request data into CSV for in-depth analysis, allowing you to identify trends, pinpoint bottlenecks, and make continuous improvements to your request management workflows.

Request Communication Management

Why OrangeHRM?

Centalised Automated
Centralized & Automated

Manage all requests in one place with workflow automation.

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Data-Driven Decisions

Advanced reporting and analytics for continuous improvement.

Scalable Flexible
Scalable & Flexible

Adaptable to your organization’s needs, ensuring efficiency at every level.

User Friendly Experience
User-Friendly Experience

Intuitive interface designed for easy request submission and management.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the product and billing.

The Request Desk module in OrangeHRM serves as a centralized platform that allows employees to submit various types of requests, such as leave applications, travel arrangements, expense reimbursements, or general inquiries, which are then routed to the appropriate personnel for review, approval, or resolution. This system streamlines the request management process, enhancing efficiency and ensuring timely responses.

For HR departments, the Request Desk extends its capabilities to manage inquiries related to job confirmations, salary details, supervisor changes, general HR questions, payroll issues, and payslip queries. By centralizing these requests, the module streamlines workflows and ensures timely responses, thereby enhancing employee satisfaction and engagement.

Yes, the Request Desk module simplifies the hiring process by allowing HR teams to manage hiring requisitions seamlessly. It automates workflows, reduces manual tasks, and ensures that all necessary approvals are obtained efficiently, thereby expediting the recruitment process.

Employees can access the Request Desk through the Quick Access widget available on the OrangeHRM dashboard. This feature allows them to promptly submit and manage their requests without navigating through multiple screens, thereby enhancing user experience and efficiency.

Yes, administrators can configure various request types, such as general inquiries, hiring requisitions, and employee management requests, tailoring the system to the organization's specific needs. This customization ensures that the Request Desk aligns with the unique processes and requirements of the organization.

The module includes features like a "Send Email" button within the request interface, allowing administrators and supervisors to communicate directly with relevant parties. This integration ensures timely and accurate communication throughout the request process, enhancing overall management and resolution efficiency.

Yes, the Request Desk module integrates seamlessly with other OrangeHRM features, such as Employee Management and Recruitment, ensuring that data collected during the request process is synchronized across the system. This integration facilitates a cohesive and efficient HR management experience.

The module allows HR teams to export the Employee General Requests List to CSV format, providing valuable data that can be analyzed to identify trends and areas for improvement. This functionality supports informed decision-making and continuous process enhancement.
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