Client Success Spotlight – Human Capital Management August 2026 Monthly insights, resources, and real district stories to keep Frontline customers in the know. From System Readiness to Staff Readiness August is when back-to-school preparation becomes day-to-day execution. This month’s HCM Spotlight helps district teams make sure new and returning staff can access the right systems, understand the tools available to them, and complete beginning-of-year work without unnecessary delays. From activating users and confirming permissions to reviewing approvers, assignments, forms, hiring workflows, and annual HR processes, these resources can help turn clean systems into working systems for day one. August Pro Tip: Test your most important staff workflows from the user’s point of view. Confirm that employees, managers, and approvers can log in, find the forms or tasks they need, and move work forward before back-to-school volume peaks. What’s New this Month? Give every team what they need to begin the year confidently. Use the resources below to confirm access, reinforce training, and keep beginning-of-year HR work moving. Absence & Time – Keeping Classrooms Covered and Payroll Moving August 11 | 1:00pm ET | Just in Time: Resources for New Absence System Admins August 18 | 1:00pm ET | Just in Time: Troubleshooting Timesheet Approvers August 21 | 2:00pm ET | Frontline Friday: Absence Back to School Checklist | Back to School Planning Guide | Absence Management Basics & Tips Guide | Getting Started for Organization Users FAQ | Absence Popular Questions & Time Popular Questions Frontline Central – Making Forms and Workflows Easy to Access August 20 | 1:00pm ET | Troubleshooting User Access in Central August 26 | 1:00pm ET | Frontline Central Solution Orientation Webinar Checklist | Back to School Planning Guide | Administrator Quick Start Guide Guide | Getting Started for Staff Guide | Permissions in Central Professional Growth – Supporting Learning, Evaluation, and Staff Success August 5 | 1:00pm ET | EEM Back to School Checklist August 12 | 1:00pm ET | PLM Back to School Checklist Guide | Understanding the Rollover Process Guide | Using EEM System Reports Guide | Adding EEM Permissions Guide | Adding Users in PLM Recruiting & Hiring – Finishing Hiring and Preparing Managers August 19 | 2:00pm ET | Troubleshooting Applicant Visibility Checklist | Back to School Checklist Guide | Job Postings & Requisitions Guide | Getting More from Recruiting & Hiring Guide | Creating and Managing Job Postings HRMS – Completing the Processes That Power the New Year August 19 | 2:00pm ET | Troubleshooting Applicant Visibility Guide | Getting Started with HRMS Guide | HRMS Back to School Checklist Digital Schools – Supporting School Operations August 21 | 1:00pm ET | Managing Authorization Workflow Upcoming Events Exclusively for Frontline clients: find a Frontline Gather Summit in your area to learn best practices, build new skills and meet your community. 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Staff can register for professional development, track hours, and access learning histories in one place, while supervisors gain clearer visibility into proposals, approvals, goals, evaluations, and progress. The result is less time spent chasing information and more time supporting staff growth. Read the Story From Paperwork Chaos to Digital Efficiency Marion Independent School District transformed HR operations by moving from manual, paper-driven processes to an integrated Frontline solution. The result: faster workflows, fewer administrative headaches, and more time for staff to focus on supporting employees and students. Read the Story Ready to dive into other client success stories? Explore more now Get Frontline Certified Enhance your skills, get ahead of the evolving K-12 landscape, and showcase your expertise. 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