This is how the activity log works
The Activity log in Huma lets you see all changes made in the system — whether by people, integrations, or the system itself. This is a powerful tool for HR and Admin users to track important updates and maintain transparency.
What You Can See
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All recorded changes: Includes updates to users, roles, permissions, integrations, competencies, and more.
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Actor: Who performed the action (person, integration, or system).
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Target: Who or what the action was performed on.
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Category: Type of change (e.g., Users, Roles, Integrations).
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Link to the item: Each entry links to the changed object for further review.
Note: The Activity log does not display the full content of the change — only the item affected and a link to view more details.
Access Requirements
To see the Activity log, your role must have full access to the system permission:Activity log
Filtering options
You can filter the Activity log by:
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Date range – view changes in a specific time period.
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Category – type of change (Users, Roles, Integrations, etc.).
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Actor – who made the change.
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Concerned user/item – who or what the change was about.
Common use cases
Here are examples of how HR and Admin teams use the Activity log:
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Who updated their profile last month?
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Filter: Date range → Last month
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Category → Users
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What changes were sent to integrations last quarter?
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Filter: Date range → Last quarter
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Category → Integrations
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Which permissions were given to a specific user?
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Filter: Date range → desired period
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Category → Roles
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Concerned user → specific name
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Additional Valuable Scenarios
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Audit role changes before a compliance review
Ensure no unauthorized access was given by filtering Roles changes for the past 6 months. -
Check onboarding activity for new hires
Filter by Users category and date range covering their first week. -
Monitor system automation updates
Filter by System as the actor to see automated changes (e.g., integrations or scheduled updates). -
Track training/competency updates
Filter by Competence category to see who gained or updated certain skills. -
Investigate potential policy breaches
Filter by Absence or Salary categories to spot unexpected modifications.
Tips for HR/Admin Efficiency
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Combine filters for more precise searches (e.g., Actor + Category + Date range).
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Export logs periodically for archival or compliance purposes.
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Use the log when investigating disputes or verifying task completion.