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Navigate to the desired Confluence page or create a new one.
Enter edit mode by clicking the plus icon in the navigation bar or pressing '/' to bring up the macro list.
Select Locate "Pulse" from within the macro list, and in the configuration dialog, select it, and then click on the "People" tab on the landing page.
Pick the New Starters card under the People tab to begin configuration.
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Setting up the New Starters widget involves these straightforward sections:
Layout
View Type →Choose Opt between card or list layouts views to best fit complement your page's design.
Layout Settings → Specify how you'd like to arrange the widget, including the number of cards per row and the pagination style (options include a show more button, previous/next buttons, or no pagination).
Elements to Display → Similar to the Dynamic Org Charts, you can select which database columns (e.g., position, location) to feature on each new starter's card.
Layout Settings → Define the arrangement with options like the number of cards per row and pagination style (show more button, previous/next buttons, or none).
Items Management → Adjust the 'Items per page' and 'Total number of items' to control content volume.
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People
Data Source Selection → In the Cosmos settings under New Starters, identify and select the database column that records the starting or entry date.
Collections Filter → Utilize Cosmos Collections to fine-tune the display of new starters. (Include a link to the Cosmos Collections documentation for further information.)
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Design
Background Choices → Decide on a background color, an image, or no background for the cards.
Customization Options → Tailor the padding, border radius, and image size to your aesthetic requirements
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Design
The Design tab, powered by Optics, is accessible for users holding a valid Optics license and offers a suite of options to make the Spaces overview more captivating.
Background → For people cards, there is an option to change the background, offering three choices: none, color, and image.
Padding → Adjust the padding around Spaces items for a cleaner, more spaced-out look, enhancing readability and focus on the content.
Border radius → Modify the border radius for a softer or more defined edge to the people cards, allowing for customization that matches your brand or style preferences.
Image size → Customize the dimensions of profile images within people cards to fit the overall design aesthetic, ensuring visual consistency and impact.
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The New Starters widget serves as an engaging platform to introduce new employees, fostering a sense of belonging and community from the outset. By incorporating this feature into your Confluence page, you can ensure that new hires are visible, recognized, and welcomed by the entire organization.