Frequently asked questions

Can I use data from other sources to drive the Employee Directory?

Yes, you can. If this data is available in the SharePoint search index then this can be used to drive the employee directory and common sources are Active Directory, Workday or other systems.

The most common approach is by integrating a third-party system and having that data available in Active Directory. This data can then be pushed to the SharePoint User Profile service which is then crawled by the search crawler.

Are there any tools that you recommend that makes the process of updating profiles easier?

Yes, we recommend having a look at https://www.hyperfish.com/ who have a great product that helps collect and maintain user data that then can be surfaced in the Employee Directory. If you would like more information, please let us know.

Can I have more than one People Hub in my Bonzai Intranet?

Yes, you can. If you are a large organization then having a central People Hub and then maybe others for departments, projects or locations can be very beneficial.