Hierarchy
The Hierarchy page in Wazo offers a visual, interactive representation of the organization’s structure. Functioning as a dynamic org chart, it shows where an employee fits within their team, department, and the broader company. Each node displays details such as name, role, department, start date, tenure, and profile picture. Clicking on a person reveals a sidebar with awards, badges, recognitions, and quick access to their full profile.
Overview
The Hierarchy page in Wazo offers a visual, interactive representation of the organization’s structure. Functioning as a dynamic org chart, it shows where an employee fits within their team, department, and the broader company. Each node displays details such as name, role, department, start date, tenure, and profile picture. Clicking on a person reveals a sidebar with awards, badges, recognitions, and quick access to their full profile.
User Guide
- Access the Hierarchy view from the main menu or directly via an employee’s profile.
- At the center, see the selected employee’s card with their name, role, department, and tenure.
- Managers appear as nodes above; direct reports are shown as nodes below.
- Use the profile preview panel on the right for recognitions, badges, and a shortcut to the full profile.
How it Helps
Enhances visibility into reporting lines, team composition, and roles across the company.
Reduces onboarding friction by giving new hires instant context on managers, peers, and collaborators.
Provides managers and team leads with a clear view of their teams for more effective management.
Supports career clarity by showing employees how they fit into the organizational structure.
Fosters transparency and cross-functional awareness in fast-growing or hybrid organizations.
Use Case
Onboarding a New Hire
A new Backend Engineering hire wants to understand their manager and teammates. By visiting the Hierarchy page, they can quickly find their profile, identify their immediate manager, see teammates reporting to the same person, and discover lateral collaborators. In just a few clicks, they understand team dynamics and reporting flow without needing separate introductions.
Impact
For Employees
Reduces collaboration and communication friction by making reporting relationships visible. Employees can self-serve team information and quickly understand their place in the org.
For the Organization
Drives transparency, alignment, and clarity. Leaders can spot spans of control, team distribution, and reporting gaps easily, supporting workforce planning in dynamic environments.
Panels
Org Chart
A dynamic, zoomable tree diagram representing managers, peers, and direct reports.
How to use:
- Use +/– to zoom in or out.
- Click and drag to pan horizontally or vertically.
Employee Card
Each node displays name, designation, department, tenure, and a profile picture.
How to use:
- Start from your own card to explore your manager and direct reports.
Profile Preview Panel
Sidebar showing the selected employee’s recognitions, awards, badges, and employment details.
How to use:
- Click 'View Full Profile' to access the detailed employee profile.
Best Practices
Start from your own card to orient yourself in the structure.
Use the preview panel to check achievements before reaching out to someone.
Leverage full profiles for deeper context like goals, journey, and recognitions.
Why is it useful
New joiners can immediately understand their reporting chain and peers.
Managers get a quick snapshot of their team structure.
Cross-functional collaboration is simplified by quickly finding the right contact.
HR and leaders can use it for planning spans of control and reviewing team sizes.
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