Employee Self Service (ESS)
Basics
This section includes information on the basics of navigating and using the OneUSG Connect application.
Introduction and Help
Introduction to Employee Self Service
This video is an introduction to the tasks you can complete and information you can view within Employee Self Service in the OneUSG Connect application.
Introduction to OneUSG Connect - Benefits
This video introduces all USG employees to the OneUSG Connect - Benefits website.
How do I get help in OneUSG Connect?
This video lists the different ways you can access OneUSG Connect Support for help.
How Do I Use the Company Directory and view an Organization Chart?
How Do I Use the Company Directory and View an Org Chart?
You can easily search for your organization's employees in OneUSG Connect as well as view your institution's organization charts. This video and job aid walks you through those steps.
How Do I Sign Out of the System?
How Do I Sign Out of the System?
This video walks you through the steps of signing out of OneUSG Connect.
Technology Requirements
OneUSG Connect provides several great new features and abilities, such as mobile access and single sign-on. With those new additions, there are also some new technology requirements and preparation needed for successful use. As cohorts, Go Live with OneUSG Connect, you will log in using single sign-on. The credentials you use on your local campus (email, Internet, etc.) will be the same ones you use to access OneUSG Connect. You won’t have to remember another username and password!
OneUSG Connect single sign-on steps:
- Click on the link provided on Go Live day.
- Click your institution/organization logo.
- Sign in with your network credentials
The system times out after 20 minutes of inactive use for employees and managers.
| Operating System | Version |
|---|---|
| Apple Safari for OX X | 8.x and 9.x |
| Google Chrome for Windows | 43.x |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | 11.x |
| Mozilla Firefox | 38.x and 42.x |
| Microsoft Edge | 25.10586 |
| Operating System | Version |
|---|---|
| iPhone: Apple Safari iOS (iPhone 4 or older and the original iPad do not meet minimum iOS requirements to access OneUSG Connect. | 8.0.2 |
| Android: Google Chrome for Android | 5.x, 6.x |
How Do I Clear My Cache in Internet Explorer?
How Do I Clear Cache in Internet Explorer?
On occasion, you may be told to clear your cache. This video walks you through how to clear your cache in Internet Explorer.
How Do I Clear My Cache in Chrome?
How Do I Clear Cache in Chrome?
On occasion, you may be told to clear your cache. This video walks you through how to clear your cache in Google Chrome.
How Do I Clear My Cache in Firefox?
How Do I Clear Cache in Firefox?
On occasion, you may be told to clear your cache. This video walks you through how to clear your cache in Firefox.
How Do I Clear My Cache in Safari?
How Do I Clear Cache in Safari?
On occasion, you may be told to clear your cache. This video walks you through how to clear your cache in Safari.
How Do I Clear Cache in Microsoft Edge?
How Do I Clear Cache in Microsoft Edge?
On occasion, you may be told to clear your cache. This video walks you through how to clear your cache in Microsoft Edge.
Personal
Your personal information in OneUSG Connect includes things such as your address, contact information and emergency contacts. Much of this information is used throughout the system for various purposes, such as payroll and benefits.
How Do I View Personal Information?
How Do I View My Personal Information?
The OneUSG Connect system securely holds your personal information. View the video to see what information is included and how to access it.
How Do I Change My Address?
How Do I Change My Address?
You can store your primary and mailing addresses in the OneUSG Connect application. Watch this video to see how to update, add and delete an address.
How Do I Change My Phone Number?
How Do I Change My Phone Number?
You can store multiple phone numbers in the OneUSG Connect application. Watch this video to see how to update, add and delete a phone number.
How Do I Add an Additional Email Address?
How Do I Add an Additional Email Address?
Your email is very important in the OneUSG Connect system. Watch this video to see how to update, add and delete email addresses.
How Do I Change My Name?
How Do I Change My Name?
When you change your name, you must update the OneUSG Connect system.
How Do I Update My Emergency Contact?
How Do I Update My Emergency Contacts?
You can store multiple emergency contacts in the OneUSG Connect system. Watch this video to see how to update, add and delete emergency contacts.
How Do I Indicate My Ethnic Group?
How Do I Indicate My Ethnic Group?
This video and job aid shows you how you can voluntarily indicate your Ethnic Group within the OneUSG Connect system.
How Do I Add a Degree, License, Certification, Language Skill, Honor, or Award to My Profile?
How Do I Add a Degree to My Talent Profile?
If you wish to enter your degrees into the OneUSG Connect system, this video shows you how.
How Do I Add a License or Certification to My Talent Profile
If you wish to enter any licenses or certifications that you hold into the OneUSG Connect system, follow the steps illustrated in this video.
How Do I Add Language Skills to My Talent Profile
You can enter your language skills into the OneUSG Connect system. Watch this video to learn how.
How Do I Add an Honor or Award to My Talent Profile?
If you wish to enter any honors or awards you have received into the OneUSG Connect system, this video shows you how.