What is the "Send a Document" Task?
The Send a Document task allows you to send important documents to employees or new hires for review. You can also require a signature or include a disclosure statement for compliance.
This task is useful for:
- Sending the Company Handbook
- Sharing policies and agreements
- Distributing benefits enrollment information
- Any other documents new hires need to review and acknowledge
Understanding Target vs. Assignee
Before setting up the task, it's important to understand the difference between a Target and an Assignee:
- Target – The person the task is about
- Assignee – The person responsible for completing the task
Examples:
- If you're sending a handbook to a new hire, they are both the target and the assignee because they need to receive and acknowledge it.
- If you're sending a performance review document to a manager about an employee, the employee is the target, but the manager is the assignee.
How to Send a Document
Navigate to QuickTask
- From your dashboard, go to QuickTask.
- Select Send a Document from the task options.
Choose the Target User (Who the Document is About)
- In the "Choose an Employee/New Hire" field, select the person this document applies to.
- This will be the Target of the task.
- Is the person you need to Target not on your dropdown menu? We've got you covered: you can simply Add a New Person
- A pop-up will appear where you can Create New Employee without leaving the Task page.
Name the Task
- Enter a clear, descriptive name for the task (e.g., "Review Company Handbook").
- This name will be visible to the assignee.
Add a Task Description
- Provide clear instructions for the assignee.
- Be specific about what they need to do with the document (e.g., "Please review and sign the attached Company Handbook.").
Assign the Task
- Choose the Assignee (the person responsible for completing the task).
- In most cases, the Target and Assignee will be the same.
Set a Due Date
- Select the date the task should be completed by.
- Setting deadlines helps ensure timely completion.
Additional Task Options
Attach a Document
- Select a document from your existing library, or upload a new one.
- The employee will be able to view and acknowledge this document.
Require a Signature (Optional)
- If you need a digital signature, check the "Signature Required" box.
- The system will capture the employee’s signature, email, date, and IP address for compliance.
- Note: if the "require signature" box is not clickable and is grayed out, please add your document FIRST and it should allow you to access this feature.
Step 9: Add a Disclosure Statement (Optional)
- If the document requires a disclosure statement, you can add it here.
- This is commonly used for legal acknowledgments and policy agreements.
Finalizing & Sending the Task
- Review all task details to ensure accuracy.
- Click Start Task to send the document.
What Happens Next?
- The assignee will receive a notification and can access the document from their onboarding dashboard or from the link provided in that notification email.
- If a signature is required, they will be prompted to sign electronically.
- If a disclosure is required, they will be prompted to agree
- Once completed, the task will be marked as Complete, and you’ll have a record of their acknowledgment.
Need Help?
If you have any questions while setting up a Send a Document task, our Support Team is happy to assist.