Saving and Scheduling Reports
Saving and Scheduling Reports
Save your People Log filter configurations as reports to access them quickly in the future. Share them with colleagues or schedule them to run automatically – it's all about making your reporting workflow smoother.
Overview
Saved Reports let you:
Store filter configurations – Save complex filters without rebuilding them each time
Share with others – Make reports visible to other administrators
Quick access – Load saved reports with a single click
Consistent tracking – Run the same report regularly for trend analysis
Pre-requisites
Role Requirements
To save and manage reports, you need one of these roles:
Owner – Can create, view, and manage all reports
Admin – Can create, view, and manage all reports
HR – Can create, view, and manage all reports
Reporter – Can create and view reports
💡 Tip: Managers can view reports shared with them, but cannot create company-wide reports.
Quick-Start Guide
Saving a Report
Step 1: Configure Your Filters
Set up your People Log with the filters you want to save. Make sure you're happy with the results before saving.
Step 2: Open the Save Dialog
Click Actions in the toolbar, then select Save Report.
Step 3: Name Your Report
Give your report a clear, descriptive name. Good naming helps you (and others) find it later:
✅ "Sales Team - Q4 Compliance Status"
✅ "New Starters - First 30 Days Progress"
❌ "Report 1"
Step 4: Set Visibility
Choose who can see this report:
Only me – Private to your account
Everyone – Visible to all users with reporting access
Step 5: Configure Date Range (Optional)
Set how the report handles dates:
Rolling range – e.g., "Last 7 days" updates automatically
Fixed range – Specific dates that don't change
Custom – Set your own start and end dates
Step 6: Save
Click Save to store your report.
Loading a Saved Report
Step 1: Navigate to People Log
From the left-hand sidebar, click Reporting, then select People Log.
Step 2: Open the Reports List
Click the Reports dropdown in the filter panel.
Step 3: Select Your Report
Click on the report you want to load. Your filters will be applied automatically.
Functionality Breakdown
Report Settings
When saving a report, you can configure:
Setting | Description |
|---|---|
Name | A descriptive title for your report |
Visibility | Who can see and use this report |
Date range type | Rolling, fixed, or custom date handling |
Team scope | Which team(s) the report covers |
Include sub-teams | Whether to include users from sub-teams |
Date Range Options
Rolling Ranges – These update automatically:
Last 7 days
Last 30 days
Last 90 days
Last 12 months
Fixed Ranges – These stay constant:
This week
This month
This quarter
This year
Custom – Specify exact start and end dates.
💡 Tip: Use rolling ranges for regular monitoring (e.g., "new starters this month"). Use fixed ranges for historical analysis (e.g., "Q3 2024 training completion").
Report Visibility
Visibility | Who Can Access |
|---|---|
Only me | Just you – perfect for work-in-progress reports |
Everyone | All users with reporting permissions |
Managing Saved Reports
Editing a Report
Load the report you want to edit
Make changes to filters or settings
Click Actions > Save Report
Choose to update the existing report or save as new
Deleting a Report
Navigate to Reporting > Saved Reports
Find the report you want to delete
Click the delete icon
Confirm deletion
⚠️ Warning: Deleted reports cannot be recovered. Make sure you no longer need the report before deleting.
Best Practices
Naming Conventions
Adopt a consistent naming pattern for easy discovery:
Include the scope (team, department, or company-wide)
Include the purpose (compliance, progress, onboarding)
Include the time frame if relevant
Examples:
"Engineering - Quarterly Skills Review"
"All Staff - Annual Compliance Check"
"Customer Success - New Starter Onboarding"
Report Organisation
Create separate reports for different purposes rather than one catch-all report
Use clear visibility settings – don't share work-in-progress reports
Review and clean up old reports periodically
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I share a report with specific people rather than everyone?
A: Currently, visibility is either private (only you) or shared (everyone with reporting access). For targeted sharing, you can export the data and share the CSV file.
Q: What happens to my saved reports if my role changes?
A: Your private reports remain accessible to you. Shared reports remain visible to others with appropriate permissions.
Q: Can I duplicate a report?
A: Yes. Load the report, make any changes you need, then save with a new name.
Q: How many reports can I save?
A: There's no limit to the number of saved reports.
Troubleshooting
Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
Can't find my saved report | Check you're looking in the correct report type (People Log vs Content Log). Also check visibility settings |
Report shows different results than expected | If using rolling dates, remember the data changes over time. Check the date range settings |
Can't save report | Ensure all required fields are completed and filters are valid |
Report name already exists | Choose a unique name for your report |
Last Reviewed: November 2025