Line Manager FAQs

What is Atlas and how will it support Line Managers?

Atlas will provide line managers with a single system for people management including recruitment, onboarding, absences, contract changes, and expenses.

Will Line Managers be able to view team information in Atlas?

 Yes. Line Managers will be able to see team structures, filled and vacant positions, and employee assignment details.

How will onboarding change in Atlas?

Atlas will use guided onboarding journeys to help line managers and new starters complete tasks pre-arrival and on day one. 

What is changing for probation management?

Probation will be managed through Atlas, and Line Managers must submit probation outcomes in the system for pay increments to be applied.

How will absence management work in Atlas?

Atlas will replace TeamSeer for absence management, approvals and guided journeys for specific absence types, e.g., sickness longer than eight days and maternity and adoption.

How will contract changes be processed?

Contract changes, such as changes to working hours, can be initiated by the Line Manager and tracked in Atlas, improving visibility and reducing manual administration.

What improvements are being made to approvals?

Approvals will follow role-based workflows with built-in escalation routes, helping requests reach the correct approver more quickly.