What Is Core? A Quick Overview
Overview
Core is your all-in-one employee portal that centralizes the tools, information, and tasks you use every day. From time tracking and payroll to benefits, training, and communication, the portal provides a single, streamlined place to manage your employee experience.
Purpose of Core
Core simplifies and organizes your work life by bringing essential employee tools into one unified platform, including:
Time tracking
Payroll and pay history
Benefits information and enrollment
Training and development
Company communication and announcements
HR support resources
Instead of switching between multiple systems, the employee portal gives you everything you need in one place. To get set up quickly, start with Your First Day in Core .
Who Is Core For?
This portal is designed for all employees, including:
New hires accessing onboarding resources
Hourly and salaried employees managing time and pay
Managers approving requests and viewing team activity
HR administrators overseeing employee data and benefits
Your experience is personalized based on your role and responsibilities. To learn how the dashboard and menus work, view How to Log In and Navigate the Dashboard .
Key Benefits
✔ Centralized Access
Find time, pay, benefits, training, and communication tools in one location.
✔ Personalized Dashboard
View key information at a glance, such as:
Available PTO
Training progress
Unread messages
Upcoming reviews or important dates
✔ Simple Navigation
An intuitive left-side navigation menu organizes features into sections like Work, Development, Communication, and Resources. If you’re new, follow the guided walkthrough in How to Log In and Navigate the Dashboard .
✔ Anywhere Access
Use the portal on desktop, tablet, or mobile devices.
✔ Real-Time Updates
Receive notifications for approvals, messages, assignments, and system alerts. To understand what notifications mean and how to manage them, see Notifications .
✔ Built-In Support
Access FAQs, HR contact tools, or the AI chat assistant whenever you need help. If you’re not sure where to start, visit Getting Help: Support Options Overview .
What You Can Do
Work
Enter and submit timesheets — follow How to Enter Your Time
Request and manage time off — start with Time Off Overview
View payroll details and pay history — see Payroll Overview & Access
Development
Access training modules
Track course progress and due dates
Communication
Read company announcements, send messages, and stay connected — explore Chat Overview
Use the AI chat for quick answers — learn more in AI Chat Assistant Overview
Resources
Find quick answers and browse help articles in Using the FAQs Section
If something isn’t working as expected, start with Common Issues & Quick Fixes
Getting Started
Navigate to your organization’s employee portal URL
Log in using your email and password — steps are covered in How to Log In and Navigate the Dashboard
First-time users may need to register using an emailed link — see How to Create Your Account
Once logged in, your personalized dashboard will appear
If you don’t receive your registration email, contact your HR administrator.
Why It Matters
Core reduces administrative friction and keeps employees informed, productive, and connected. By combining HR tools, communication, and daily workflows, the portal ensures you always know where to go for the information you need.
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