Effective dating is a feature available in Cornerstone HR that allows administrators to record and maintain user record data at specific effective dates. This means that changes made to a user record become effective at a specific time, which can be a past, present, or future date. This feature is particularly useful for ensuring that user records are accurate and up-to-date.
To implement effective dating in Cornerstone HR, administrators can access the employee record and select the date when the change should be effective. Once the effective date is selected, any changes made to the record after that date will be applied as of that date. This includes updating user information, contact information, skills, education, and other relevant fields.
One of the benefits of using effective dating is that it provides a convenient way to make changes to user records without having to constantly update the record each time there is a change. It also ensures that user records are accurate and up-to-date, which is essential for making informed decisions and maintaining accurate historical data.
However, it's important to note that effective dating only applies to fields that are supported by the feature. Some fields may not be effective dated, and any changes made to those fields will not be effective until the next time the record is updated. Additionally, effective dating is disabled by default, and it can only be enabled by a backend administrator.
Effective dating can be a powerful tool for managing employee data, but it's important to use it correctly to ensure that user records remain accurate and up-to-date.