The new Connect intranet site was designed with one thing in mind – you. With a more modern look and feel, simplified layout and intuitive sitemap, the new Connect on SharePoint Online makes it easy for you to find the tools and resources you need, stay up to date on organizational news and learn more about your fellow team members.
What has changed?
The new Connect has main landing pages (Home, Resources, News & Events, Sites and Help) instead of long drop-down lists, making room for a cleaner and more functional homepage. The homepage will still feature important news and updates, stories, upcoming events and current initiatives.
Also featured prominently on the homepage is a Quick Links bar with easy access to commonly used sites such as Voyager, Kronos and the IS Service Portal.
If you’re looking for a link from the old homepage, it is likely now on the Resources or Sites page. The revamped Employee Resources page features categorized links relevant to the majority of our workforce. For department-specific links, please visit those department or team SharePoint sites.
Where to find some of our most commonly requested links:
- Event Reporting (Safety Scoop) – Click the Resources landing page and scroll down to Clinical Resources quick links. It’s also on the Help landing page under Quick Links (Report an Incident).
- Spok On-Call Schedule & Directory – Click the Resources landing page and scroll down to Clinical Resources quick links.
- Drug Information Formulary – Click the Resources landing page and scroll down to Clinical Resources quick links.
- REDCap & Online External Referrals – Click the Resources landing page and scroll down to Employee Resources, click ‘See All’ and scroll down to ‘Data and reports’ on the Employee Resources page.
- Concur– Click the Resources landing page and scroll down to Employee Resources quick links.
Want to learn more?
On the Help page, you will find frequently asked questions (FAQs) and quick links for the IS Service Portal, Confidential Hotline and Event Reporting.
Also on this page, you can watch short videos on how to navigate the new Connect. To make it easier to access the SharePoint sites you visit most, we encourage you to “follow” your frequently visited SharePoint sites (click the star on the top right of the page) and find them easily by clicking My Favorites on the Home page’s Quick Links bar. We also encourage you to set up bookmarks and favorites in Chrome and Edge for external websites.
If a page looks off or does not load correctly when navigating the site, please try refreshing your browser first.
If you’re having a technical issue, please reach out to the IS Service Desk. If you’re having trouble locating an item and can’t find it in the areas listed above, or have feedback you want to share, please reach out to HRCommunications@texaschildrens.org and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
We encourage you to take some time to explore the new Connect. For the next few weeks, stay tuned for new stories to help you navigate these exciting changes. We hope you’re as excited as we are to welcome the new Connect!