Welcome to the HCL Connections™ documentation site, where you can find information about Connections. Connections is social networking software designed for the workplace. Its features help you to establish dynamic networks that connect you to the people and information you need to achieve your business goals.
Use activities to keep a team informed, collect and share project resources, or to assign and track tasks.
Paralyzed by the possibilities? Try out these sample activities for inspiration.
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HCL Connections 7.0 gives collaboration a boost with these new features and enhancements.
HCL Connections™ is a collaborative tool that makes it easy to connect with others and exchange ideas. Start sharing important information, building a network of useful contacts, and following people that interest you.
Use the home page as a command center to scan and manage items that need your attention. You can view your most recent project updates, check in on the people you follow, and review your action items all from one place.
Use profiles to connect with others, showcase your skills, and find the people you need.
Have a new employee? Onboard them with an activity. You can collect resources like the employee handbook and campus map, create a list of to-dos to get their computer set up, and assemble a list of important people and bookmarks. Put it all together, and you have an onboarding checklist for your new hire.
Managing a project? Keep track of your tasks and team with an activity. You can assemble a list of shared resources, assign tasks to your team, and create a space to check in and ask questions.
Preparing for an event? Coordinate with people using activities. You can make a list of supplies, decide on a location, and tell everyone what to bring.
Ready to begin? Here are the basics, step by step.
Activities have a few features that you might need a little help finding. Explore your preexisting activities in unexpected ways by trying these tips.
Using the Files app, you can upload, organize, share and collaborate on files easily. Files can be shared, tagged, organized in folders, and accessed from other applications, such as Activities and Communities.
Get together with people who share your interests.
Use blogs to share your announcements, updates, and opinions with others.
Share information, brainstorm ideas, ask and answer questions, and discuss topics of mutual interest in a forum.
Tap the wisdom of the crowd by building a body of knowledge in a wiki. Everyone on your team can make a contribution.
Use Bookmarks to collect and organize shortcuts to websites.