Creating a New Department
Last updated: March 16, 2026
How can I create a new department?
Go to the employee directory.
Find an employee that you would like to be a part of the new Department and click on their row.
Scroll down on their profile until you reach the Department section. Then, click on the text field.
Type in the name of the new department, and click on it within the autocomplete box.
Click "Save" to save your changes.
For Clients with Integrations: Departments will automatically populate based on the configuration within your HRIS.
Who can create new departments?
Admin | Full access |
Manager | No access |
Employee | No access |
What is a department?
Departments represent your organization’s structural division of labor. They are used to define Manager permission scopes and segment your company's communications.
When would I want to create a department?
You would like to organize Employees by the existing departmental structure within the company
You would like to allow Managers to oversee their respective departments within Yourco.
You would like to quickly send messages to all Employees within a particular department.