Succession Log
A Succession Comment Log is available for users, which is a log of succession-related comments that have been added for the user from various locations in the system. Because the Succession Comment Log contains all succession-related comments, the log appears the same and contains the same comments, regardless of where it is accessed.
The Succession Comment Log can only be accessed by users who have the Succession Log permission.
The Succession Comment Log can be accessed from all areas where a user's succession ratings can be added or calibrated, which includes the following areas:
- Helicopter View - A Succession Log link is available from the User Detail pop-up and the Employee Detailed View flyout.
- Succession Snapshot - A Succession Log panel is available above the Modification History section.
- Employee Relationship Succession Task - A button is available within an Employee Relationship succession task in the following areas:
- Assessor Succession Task - A
- Profile Step - Metric Sub-step
- User Detail Flyout
button is available within an Assessor succession task in the following areas: - Job Pool Succession Task - A
- User Detail Flyout
button is available within an Job Pool succession task in the following areas: - Talent Conference Succession Task - A
- User Detail pop-up
- User Detail Flyout
button is available within an Talent Conference succession task in the following areas:

PERMISSION NAME | PERMISSION DESCRIPTION | CATEGORY |
View Existing Comments
All existing comments for the user are displayed at the top of the page, and they include the name and image of the commenter, the date and time the comment was added, and the comment text.
Add a Comment
To add a new comment, enter the comment text in the text field, and select the
button.Reply to a Comment
To reply to an existing comment, select the Reply icon below the appropriate comment. A text field appears below the existing comment. Enter the reply text in the text field, and select the button.
Edit or Delete a Comment
To edit or delete a comment that you have added, select the Options drop-down menu to the right of the comment, and select either the Edit or Delete option. A user cannot delete their comments if someone has replied to the comment.
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