Get an overview of agile feedback for your team

Start from: The Engagement dashboard.

Notes: You will also have the chance to use the Select an evaluation dropdown to see the results of a specific evaluation and filter further to see a custom summary of the evaluation in specific branches and periods.

View and manage events by Business Unit

Start from: The Analytics dashboard

  • Navigate to Configuration > Events by Business Unit from the main menu.

  • You will see an interactive calendar that displays business-related events across a location.

  • Apply filters to narrow down the calendar view to match your planning needs:

    • Year: Select the year you want to view.

    • Business Unit: Choose a specific business unit to see only its associated events.

    • Templates: Filter by predefined event templates (e.g. national holidays, regional events).

    • Events: Focus on particular types of events (e.g. closures, milestones).

Notes: Combine filters for more specific results, such as viewing only regional holidays for one business unit in a particular year.

  • The filtered events will appear in the interactive calendar.

  • Each event is displayed clearly, making it easy to identify important dates.

  • Click on any event to view more details.

Customise templates

  • Select the Templates button to open a pop-up window.

  • Tick or untick templates to adjust what appears in the calendar view.


This helps tailor the event list to what’s most relevant for the selected business unit.

View and manage business-related events

Start from: The Analytics dashboard

  • Navigate to Configuration > Events from the main menu.

  • You will see an interactive calendar that displays business-related events across your organisation.
  • Events will display in the calendar and can include public holidays, internal milestones, or any other business-relevant dates.

  • Use the filters at the top of the calendar to refine what is shown:
    • Year: View events for a specific year.
    • Country: Narrow results by country to see location-specific dates.
    • Template: Filter based on templates used for recurring event types.
    • Event: Focus on specific events like holidays, closures, or custom events.
  • Click on an event within the calendar to see more details.

Moderate images and attachments on Compliance

Start from: The Compliance overview.

The Attachments section provides a centralised view of all uploaded images added to tasks.

To moderate images and attachments:

  • Navigate to the Central Overview.

  • Locate the Attachments tab. 

  • Use the Filter to refine the results.

  • Filter by Location Group to view attachments for specific business areas.

  • You can Download an attachment directly from the preview.

  • To see a bigger preview and more details, select the image.

  • If you select the task's title, a side panel with the task details will appear. This panel displays:
    • The location where the photo was taken.
    • The user who uploaded it.
    • The task feed, including associated comments for context.

Download all attachments as a batch

  • Navigate to the Attachments tab in the Central Overview.
  • Apply any filters to narrow down your results, if needed.
  • In the top right corner, select the Download button.
  • All attachments currently visible in your filtered view will be downloaded in a compressed .zip file.

Close financial budgets

Start from: The Analytics dashboard.

Accessing the budget closure module

  • Navigate to Financial Statements > Close budgets.

  • A table will display all registered budgets along with their details. The table consists of the following columns:

    • Budget: Displays the name and purpose of the budget.

    • Business Unit: Identifies the associated business unit.

    • Year: Specifies the year of the budget.

    • Month: Indicates the applicable month.

    • Status: Shows whether the budget is Open or Closed.

    • Closed by: Identifies the user who locked the budget (only visible if closed).

    • Open or Close Budget: An interactive toggle allows switching the budget status.

Closing a budget

  • Locate the budget you want to close. You can use the Filter or Filter by Business Unit to narrow down the search.

  • Select the toggle in the last column to change the status to Closed.

  • The Closed by column will now display your name and the date of the closure.


Closing multiple budgets at once

  • Select the Close all button at the top of the table.

  • All budgets in the list will be locked simultaneously.

Reopening a budget

  • Select the toggle to open an individual budget.

  • If necessary, select the Open all button to revert the closure.

  • The budget(s) will return to an editable state.

An overview of Mapal OS Configuration

Key features

  • User profile management: Add, edit, and manage user profiles and their permissions within the system.
  • Department management: Set up and organise departments to reflect your business structure.
  • Job title configuration: Create and manage job titles to ensure accurate role assignment and tracking.
  • Bulk actions: Assign roles and permissions in bulk to save time and reduce manual errors.

Benefits

  • Streamlined operations: Centralised control of user profiles, permissions, and system settings enhances operational efficiency.
  • Customisation: Tailor the system to meet specific business needs, ensuring all settings align with organisational requirements.
  • Improved accuracy: Bulk actions and organised management reduce errors and save time.
  • Enhanced security: Manage access and permissions effectively to ensure data security and compliance.

Next steps

The Configuration app by Mapal OS is essential for hospitality businesses seeking efficient management and customisation of their system settings. Its comprehensive features ensure a streamlined setup and enhanced operational efficiency.

For more, visit Getting started on Mapal OS, or select from the articles below.

Understand when a balance has not been posted to an employee

Start from: The Workforce module.

See if balances have been posted to the employee

Workforce provides users with a detailed report of balances by worker and balances by unit, so they can get an overview that allows them to verify if balances are set up and accounted for correctly.

To learn how to generate balance reports, see Analyze balances.

Assign balances to an employee

  • Navigate to Configuration > Labour Quotas.

  • On the Labour Quotas screen, find the balance you want to assign in the Balances dropdown.

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  • Select the Contracts button to see a list of all the contracts created and to which of them the balance is associated.
  • Select the specific contract of the employee to whom you want to assign the balance.
  • Select Accept to save the selection OR Cancel to discard it.

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Record absenteeism incidents in the Workforce App

Start from: The Workforce App.

Main Absences Screen

The main absences page shows the absence statistics for all the centers to which the user has access.

The counters in the page header show:

By selecting a business unit (in the grid), the details of the absences of the selected business unit will be displayed.

The floating menu gives access to absence creation, parameters, filter, and grouping by components.

Create an absenteeism record

Note: Note that, unlike the PC panel, the Documents tab will be disabled. Users will only be able to add documents to absences already created.

Note: This option will only be displayed if the user has the necessary permissions and the absence is not in review status.

Note: As in the other menus, you can use parameters, filters, and groupings to find the occurrences.

Absenteeism Rules

Absences can be managed with rules to enforce company policies and operational requirements. These rules can be activated during initial setup or by request and are inactive by default.

Rules can be configured to:

These rules reduce errors, prevent unnecessary back-and-forth, and ensure absence processes match operational needs.

Export employee dashboard information

Start from: The Workforce module.  

The report will display the same data as seen on the employee dashboard, but in the chosen format.  

An overview of Mapal One

Key features

  • Home dashboard: Displays required and recommended learning, extra resources, links, and favourites.
  • Schedule management: Visualise online and in-person training in one calendar with easy filters.
  • Career tracking: Appraisals, competencies, and workbooks are all in one place for progress tracking.
  • News updates: Recommend job-specific news and articles to keep employees informed.
  • Document management: Store noticeboard items, certificates, and downloaded learning resources securely.

Benefits

  • Increased engagement: Streamlined access to essential resources and news.
  • Improved efficiency: Centralised management of training schedules and career progress.
  • Enhanced communication: Effective dissemination of news and updates.

Next steps

Mapal One is an essential tool for hospitality businesses aiming to improve employee engagement and streamline operational tasks. Its comprehensive features ensure that staff are well-informed, trained, and motivated.

For more, visit our Getting started category, or select from the articles below.