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title: "About the Employees module"
slug: "employees"
updated: 2026-10-27T23:38:21Z
published: 2026-10-27T23:38:21Z
canonical: "docs.visualvault.com/employees"
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# About the Employees module

The Employees page enhances user efficiency by providing quick access to employee details and documents in a single location. Users can view, download, and print documents directly from search results. Administrators can also impersonate users to test permissions, troubleshoot access issues, and conduct audits.

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## Before You Begin

Before using the Employees screen, confirm the following:

| Requirement | Details |
| --- | --- |
| Module Access Permission | Your role must be granted module access permission to the **Employees** module within the ERM solution. |
| Resource Permissions | Your role must be granted at least one permission — View, Create, Edit, Delete, Export, or Upload — on the **Employee Details** or **Employee Documents** resource. |
| Admin Capabilities | Admin roles may be granted permission on the **Shadow User** capability. |

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## Navigating to Employees

Access the Employees screen from the Employee Dashboard using the left navigation menu.

1. Log in to VisualVault with your authentication credentials.
2. Launch the **HR Governance** application, from the Menu.
  1. The application opens to the [**Employee Dashboard**](/v1/docs/hrg-employee-dashboard) homepage.
3. Select **Employees** from the left navigation menu.

When you arrive, the Employees screen displays a full list of employees you have permission to view. The [**Employees**](/v1/docs/erm-employee-list) list includes columns for **First Name**, **Last Name**, **Employee #**, **Email**, **Status**, **Department**, **Details**, and **Files**. A search bar at the top reads *Search employees...*, and filter fields for **Status**, **Department**, and **Email** appear below it. The [**Shadow User**](/v1/docs/hrg-employee-list#shadow-user) field and **New Employee** button are visible in the upper right corner.