People in the app
Find colleagues, call or email them with one tap, and keep your own profile up to date in the Huma app.
Table of Contents
- People in the app
- Roles and access
- Find a colleague
- Contact a colleague
- Teams, locations and companies
- Your own profile
- For managers and administrators
- FAQ
People in the app
With the People module in the app, you always have your colleagues' contact information on your phone. Find the right person in seconds, call or email them with one tap, or open their address in your map app.
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Roles and access
| Access | Role |
|---|---|
| Search for colleagues and see their profiles | All employees, no role required |
| See more information on colleagues' profiles, for example absence, documents or salary | Standard role or user role with access to that part of the profile |
| Edit your own profile | All employees, based on the access set for profile fields |
| Add people, and add or edit teams, locations and companies | User role or system role with access to manage people and groups |
💡 You only see the information you have access to, just like on web.
🔗 Read more about user roles and access to profile fields
Find a colleague
- Tap "People" in the tab bar or in the Menu
- Type a name in the search field
- Tap the person to open their profile
💡 You can also tap "Find person" under Quick actions on the dashboard.
💡 Use the filter to narrow down the list, for example by team, location or company.
Contact a colleague
On a colleague's profile, you can:
- Call: tap the phone number
- Send an email: tap the email address
- Open the address in maps: tap the address
- Add to contacts: save the colleague in your phone's contacts
💡 Emergency contacts can also be called directly from the profile, if you have access to see them.
🔗 Read more about adding colleagues to your phone's contacts
Teams, locations and companies
At the top of the People list, you can switch between Everyone, Teams, Locations and Companies.
- Tap the group type you want
- Tap a group to see its members and any useful links
🔗 Read more about organising employees.
Your own profile
- Tap "Menu"
- Tap your name at the top
💡You can update the information you have access to edit, for example your introduction, personal information and bank details.
💡 If your profile is missing information, the app shows a tip on the dashboard to help you complete it.
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For managers and administrators
Depending on your role, you can also do this in the app:
| What you can do | Where |
|---|---|
| See and manage your subordinates | On your own profile, under Subordinates |
| Assign or change a supervisor | On the employee's profile |
| See the employee's absence, documents, tasks, competence, equipment, meetings and salary | On the employee's profile, based on your access |
| Add a new person | In the People list |
| Add, edit or delete teams, locations and companies | In the People list, under the group type |
💡 For bulk updates, exports and more advanced settings, use Huma on web.
FAQ
Why can't I see a colleague's phone number or email?
Your access decides which profile fields you can see. Some fields may also be empty. Contact your administrator if you think you should have access.
Can I edit my own profile in the app?
Yes. You can edit the fields you have access to edit, just like on web.
Why can't I see a colleague's birthday?
The colleague has chosen to hide their birthday.
Can I see deactivated employees in the app?
Yes, if you have access. Use the filter to show deactivated accounts.
Can I add new employees from the app?
Yes, if you have access to add people. For bulk imports and invitations, we recommend using Huma on web.