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Sprout Ecosystem: What's Happening Widget

Introduction 

The "What's Happening" widget is designed to enhance team communication and awareness by providing a centralized location for system-generated notifications and announcements. This widget allows internal teams across various products, such as HR and payroll, to post and view important updates, including birthdays, work anniversaries, approvals, and other events. The widget also enables the use of an API, allowing internal development teams to integrate their product 

notifications seamlessly. 

What is the What's Happening Widget? 

The "What's Happening" widget is a feature within the Ecosystem Dashboard that displays important updates like birthdays, anniversaries, and approvals. It serves as a communication hub for internal teams across different products (such as HR 

and payroll) to share critical events and system notifications. This widget also offers API access, allowing internal development teams to post system-generated notifications and tasks directly into the widget, providing flexibility for various teams without requiring additional development from the widget team. 

Key Features 

  1. Centralized Event Display: Provides a single location where employees can view updates such as birthdays, work anniversaries, and approval notifications.
  2. Integration with Company Products: Automatically pulls data from different internal systems (e.g., HR, payroll) to display events and notifications across teams. 
  3. API Access for Internal Teams: Internal development teams managing other products can post system-generated notifications and tasks directly into the widget via API integration. 
  4. Real-Time Updates: Notifications appear in real time, ensuring immediate visibility for all employees. 
  5. Posting Announcement: Creates, manages, and distributes announcements within an organization. 

Sample Use Cases 

  1. HR Department Notifications: The HR team can use the widget to automatically display birthdays and work anniversaries across the company, increasing employee engagement. 
  2. Payroll Task Reminders: The payroll team can post reminders for payroll submission deadlines directly into the widget, ensuring that everyone is aware of important deadlines. 
  3. Approval Status Updates: Admins can configure the widget to show approval notifications from different systems, helping employees stay informed about key business processes. 
  4. Product-Specific Notification: Development teams responsible for other products, such as scheduling or payroll systems, can use the API to post system-generated notifications about tasks and updates into the widget. 
  5. Company-wide Announcement: Inform all employees about an upcoming company-wide event. 

FAQ 

Q1: Can internal development teams post events without requiring assistance from the widget development team? 

A1: Yes, internal development teams from other company products (such as HR or payroll) can use API access to post system-generated notifications directly into the widget without relying on the widget development team. 

Q2: What types of events can be displayed in the widget?

A2: The widget can display a variety of events, including birthdays, work 

anniversaries, approvals, and task-related updates from different internal systems. Admins can manage the event types shown to ensure relevance. 

Q3: How often does the widget update with new notifications? 

A3: The widget updates in real time, ensuring that all employees have access to the latest information as soon as events are posted. 

Q4: Will permission controls be introduced for creating announcements? 

A4: Yes, future updates will include permission, allowing only users with the appropriate permissions to create announcements. This will ensure that only authorized personnel can post events to the widget. 

Q5: Who can use the API to post events to the widget? 

A5: The API is available for internal development teams responsible for different company products (e.g., HR, payroll). These teams can use the API to post system-generated notifications and tasks directly into the widget.

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