BEACON University - What's New http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/whats_new.html A list of updates to the BEACON University Web Site Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:10:00 GMT en-us Feeback http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/28102008.html Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT OSC Web Team. ]]> Updated Work Schedule Rules Job Aid http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/28102008-2.html Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:40:00 GMT Time Job Aid:
  • Work Schedule Rules
    This job aid contains 70+ new Work Schedule Rules and represents a portion of the new Work Schedule requests that have been submitted since go-live.
]]> Updated Jaws Instructions for ESS Users http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/10312008.html Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:30:00 GMT JAWS instructions: ]]> Date Specifications BPP Has Moved http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/10312008-2.html Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:30:00 GMT Date Specifications BPP has moved from the Time folder to the Personnel Administration folder. ]]> BI FAQ, Report, and BI/PA Job Aid Update http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/11032008.html Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:15:00 GMT BI FAQs:

New BI Report:

New PA/BI Job Aid:

]]> Benefits Course Materials Updated http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/11062008.html Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:05:00 GMT course materials:
  • Revision Log
  • Student Guide ]]> Updated Time Job Aid: Conversion Adjustments http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/11132008.html Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:20:00 GMT Time Job Aid:
    • Conversion Adjustments Job Aid
      The Conversion Adjustments Job Aid has been updated with a corrected procedure. This Job Aid addresses making correcting adjustments to the time worked hours in the overtime period that crossed from March 2008 into April 2008. This only applies to agencies that went live on April 1, 2008.
    ]]>         Updated WF220: BEACON SAP Workflow Course Materials http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/11132008-2.html Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:20:00 GMT course materials:]]> Glossary of BEACON Terms http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/11142008.html Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:05:00 GMT BEACON Terms Glossary has been added to the General Information section of BEACON Help.]]> Updated TM 310 Leave Administration Course Materials http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/11192008.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:50:00 GMT course materials:]]> Updated Time Job Aid: Working Weeks http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/11192008-2.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:55:00 GMT Time Job Aid:
    • Working Weeks
      This file includes the 28 days periods, as well as the 2 week periods that were originally posted.
    ]]>         Updated OM Job Aid: OM Positions Actions http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/11212008.html Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:10:00 GMT Organizational Management Job Aid:
    • OM Positions Actions
      Removed the Abolish Position Action (109) from the ZOMA069 dropdown menu. To abolish a position, you should ifrst ensure the position is vacant and then submit a ticket to BEST Shared Services with the postion number and the effective date of the abolish action.
    ]]>         Updated TM 300 Time Administration Course Materials http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/11242008.html Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:20:00 GMT course materials:]]> Updated Quota Corrections Workshop Materials http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/11262008.html Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:30:00 GMT Quota Corrections Workshop Materials have been updated:
    • Quota Corrections Review presentation
      Change: Pg 21, last bullet was modified to say "reinstated" instead of "hired." Leave Admins only need to create 2013s for Holiday Leave for employees reinstated within 30 days prior to a holiday.
    ]]>         Updated OM Job Aid: OM Positions Actions http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/11262008-2.html Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:10:00 GMT Organizational Management Job Aid:

    ]]>         Updated JAWS Instructions: Approve Time http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/12092008.html Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:25:00 GMT JAWS instructions:]]> Updated Time Job Aids Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:00:00 GMT http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/12102008.html Time Job Aids:]]> Updated BI FAQ, BI Report, Payroll Job Aids http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/12182008.html Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:50:00 GMT BI FAQ PA Report Descriptions.

    Added BI Report B0030: Position/Employee Competency Level Compare.

    Added Payroll Job Aids:

    ]]>         Updated Payroll Job Aid, Glossary http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/12312008.html Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:45:00 GMT Payroll Job Aid:

    Updated BEACON Terms Glossary in the General Information section of BEACON Help.]]> Updated OM210 Course Materials http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/12312008-2.html Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:25:00 GMT course materials have been updated.

    ]]>         Updated Workflow Job Aid http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/12312008-3.html Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:00:00 GMT Workflow Job Aids:]]> New Time Job Aid, Updated Quota Corrections Workshop Document http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/01162009.html Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:45:00 GMT Time Job Aid:

    Updated Quota Corrections Workshop document:

    • Quota Correction Notes
      Added important notes about working with 2013 records (pg 2) and updated information about vacation to sick roll-over.
    ]]>         New BI Reports and PA Job Aid http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/01222009.html Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:00:00 GMT BI Reports:

    New PAJob Aid:

    ]]>         PA Job Aid Update, Workflow BPP Updates, PA340 WBT Update http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/03252009.html Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:00:00 GMT Updated PA 340 WBT -- The update reminds users not to change the dates to anything other than the July 1 to June 30 time frame.

    Updated Two PA workflow BPPs (Initiate and Complete Reinstatement Action ZPAA076) -- The revisions include an explanation and example of how to reinstate an employee within 1 year who was paid out longevity, including an overview of the entries to make on IT 2012, Sty Z033. Both BPPs reside in the Workflow folder under Human Resources.

    Updated PA Job Aid:

    ]]>         VC101 Attend a Virtual Class Quick Reference Guide http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/03262009.html Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:06:00 GMT course materials page.]]> ES210 Time Entry WBT Update http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/02042009.html Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:20:00 GMT ES 210 Time Entry course has been updated to include new instructions on recording Adverse Weather Leave and make-up hours. It includes instructions on how employees should record and get credit for Adverse Weather make-up hours when making up Adverse Weather hours in the same week they took the leave or making up the hours in other weeks in which they took other types of leave.]]> VC101 Attend a Virtual Class Quick Reference Guide Updated http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/02042009-2.html Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:20:00 GMT VC101 Attend a Virtual Class Quick Reference Guide has been updated.]]> New WBT - TM330 Charge Object Maintainer http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/04142009.html Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:00:00 GMT New WBT - TM330 Charge Object Maintainer
    A new web-based training course is now available: TM 330, Charge Object Maintainer. This course is intended to provide agency Charge Object Maintainers with the concepts, knowledge, and skills associated with the basic processes related to uploading and maintaining BEACON Charge Objects. Contact your agency BEACON Training Agent to register for the course. Please note the following prerequisites: BEACON Overview (BC 100), SAP Basic Navigation (BC 110) and Time Overview (TM 200).]]>         New Job Aids and Webinar Documents http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/04152009.html Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT Benefits Webinar:

    New Org Management Job Aid:

    New Time Job Aids:

    ]]>         Updated PA210 Student Guide http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/04152009-2.html Thu, 15 Apr 2009 18:20:00 GMT Student Guide has been updated.]]> New Benefits Job Aid http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/04272009.html Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:20:00 GMT Print Benefits Confrimation Statement Job Aid has been added to the Benefits section.]]> New Time Job Aid http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/04282009.html Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:15:00 GMT Time Job Aid:]]> Virtual Classroom FAQs http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/05052009.html Tue, 05 May 2009 19:30:00 GMT Frequently Asked Questions about the new Virtual Classroom have been added to the site.]]> New Payroll Job Aid http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/05062009.html Wed, 06 May 2009 20:30:00 GMT Using Wage Type Reporter to Check Payroll]]> Updated Benefits Job Aid, New PA Webinar Materials http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/05082009.html Fri, 08 May 2009 12:40:00 GMT
  • Enrolling in Benefits Online

New PA Webinar Materials:

]]> New Time Job Aid http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/05132009.html Wed, 13 May 2009 19:15:00 GMT Time Job Aid:]]> New Time Job Aid http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/05192009.html Wed, 19 May 2009 16:40:00 GMT Materials for PA370 Short-Term Disability have been updated:

Updated PA Job Aid:

Updated Time Job Aid:

  • Work Schedule Rules
    New work schedule rules are indicated in the Notes column at the far right of each worksheet.
]]> Flexible Furlough Job Aids http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/05262009.html Tue, 26 May 2009 21:00:00 GMT ]]> BI210, BI Reporting, Course Update http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/05272009.html Wed, 27 May 2009 19:30:00 GMT BI210, BI Reporting, web-based training course has been revised to include PMIS reports and Management Scorecard reports.]]> WBT Updates http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/06082009.html Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:45:00 GMT
  • BC110 - BEACON SAP Basic Navigation
    Formatting updates only, no content changes
  • BC120 - ERP Reporting
    Updated report listings
    • ]]>         Training Material Updates http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/06182009.html Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:15:00 GMT training materials have been updated:]]> Training Material Updates http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/06302009.html Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:25:00 GMT Flexible Furlough Job Aid for Time Administrators has been updated to include instructions on running CATS_DA to identify any excess hours recorded before the error is processed through Time Evaluation.

    The 06/23/2009 OSC BEACON RIF Webinar materials have been published.

    The following training materials have been updated:

    ]]>         New Job Aids http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/07092009.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:45:00 GMT
  • Account Assignment QRG
  • Time/Payroll Account Integration Summary
    • ]]>         Updated Training Materials http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/07102009.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:10:00 GMT training materials have been updated:
    • OM200 - Organizational Management Overview
      • Student Guide - Virtual Classroom
      • Revision Log - Virtual Classroom
    • PA210 - Personnel Administration Terms, Concepts and Display Data
      • Student Guide - Virtual Classroom
      • Student Guide - Classroom-Based
    • PA300 - Introduction to Create and Maintain Employee Data
      • Student Guide - Virtual Classroom
    • PA320 - Maintain Disciplinary Actions and Grievances
      • Student Guide - Virtual Classroom
      • Exercise Guide
    ]]>         Updated Training Materials http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/07172009.html Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:10:00 GMT training materials have been updated:]]> OM Review Webinar Materials http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/07302009.html Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT OM Review Webinar from 7/28/09 has been posted on BEACON Help.]]> Training Material Updates http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/09232009.html Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT training materials have been updated:

    • OM 210 Organizational Management for Agencies
    • BC 110 SAP Basic Navigation WBT
      Screen shots updated to reflect new middle name field on employee Search Results screens.

    The Dual Employment Webinar from 08/18/2009 has been posted on BEACON Help.

    The OM/PA Release 2 Updates for HR Webinar from 09/15/09 has been posted on BEACON Help.

    The following Time related job aids have been updated:

    ]]>         Training Materials Update - TM300 Time Administration http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/10062009.html Tue, 06 Sep 2009 15:20:00 GMT training materials have been updated:]]> New Job Aid http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/10062009-2.html Tue, 06 Sep 2009 18:05:00 GMT Finance section:
    • Payroll Financial Reconciliation Process
      This document outlines a suggested standard payroll financial reconciliation guidance to compare these three separate reports which should all have have the same total payroll expense amounts:
      • the payroll expense amount by budget code per the Cash Management Control System (CMCS)
      • the amount posted by agency and budget code in the general ledger (NCAS as shown in XPTR)
      • the total payroll expense by Business Area processed by OSC HR/Payroll as shown in ZFIR018
    The Work Schedule Rules Job Aid, in the Time folder, has been updated.]]>         New Job Aids http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/10122009.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:20:00 GMT Finance section:
    • Preliminary Payroll Review Process
      This document outlines a suggested standard preliminary payroll review process steps and recommends several BEACON payroll and BI reports to review during the payroll correction days. Using the recommended reports will allow agencies to view and analyze finance, payroll, and HR data during the time when payroll corrections can still be processed.

    The following Job Aid has been added to the PA section:

    • Infotype Overview for Employee (PC00_M02_LINFO)
      The Infotype Overview for Employees (PC00_M02_LINF0) is a transaction code that can be used to access an overview screen for all the data that has been captured for an employee. This transaction code can be accessed by the following roles: HR Data Maintainer, HR Director Display, HR Data Approver, and Payroll Admin.
    ]]>         OM250 Training Materials Updated, Time and Workflow Job Aid Updates http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/01052010.html Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT
  • Student Guide
  • Exercise Guide
  • Revision Log
    • The following job aids have been updated:]]>         TM310 Leave Administration Materials Updated http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/01082010.html Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT training materials have been updated:]]> PA Actions and Reasons Job Aid Update http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/01252010.html Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:45:00 GMT
  • PA Actions and Reasons
    The job aid was revised for an action: Separation, Reason: Prior to achieving permanent status. (See Job Aid, page 14, 7th bullet statement.) The updated definitions reads as follows: "employee involuntarily separated during probation at the initiation of management."
    • ]]>         PA Actions and Reasons Job Aid Update http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/01252010.html Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:15:00 GMT BEACON Help Update - Bulletins
    Beginning today, you will see a new folder in the BEACON Help structure. It is the Bulletins folder. This folder will contain quick 1-page info blasts of new or modified functionality that is not enough to require a Job Aid, but more than an email might capture.

    Bulletins Folder

    A PA Bulletin regarding the hiding of the Work Against field has been added.

    The following Job Aid has been updated:

    • PA Actions and Reasons
      The job aid was revised for an action: Separation, Reason: Prior to achieving permanent status. (See Job Aid, page 14, 7th bullet statement.) The updated definitions reads as follows: "employee involuntarily separated during probation at the initiation of management."
    ]]>         PA Actions and Reasons Job Aid Update http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/01282010.html Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:00:00 GMT
  • PA Actions and Reasons
    The job aid was revised for an Action: LOA, Reason: WC Non Sworn Officer Continuation Pay [formerly W/C Correctional Officer (Custody)]. See Job Aid, page 3, 5th bullet statement. The updated definition reads “employee is a Non Sworn Officer being placed on Workers’ Comp with Continuation Pay up to 2 years.” (See GS 143-166-13 for details.)
    • ]]>         Training Materials Update http://www.osc.nc.gov/beacon/training/rss_permalinks/02042010.html Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:10:00 GMT training materials have been updated:]]>