Organisations can be assigned to users in bulk using the HR import organisation source, or to individual users by editing their profile.
To assign an organisation to a user via the user profile, follow these steps:
- Go to Quick-access menu > Users.
- Click the user's name to access their profile.
- Click Add job assignment.
- Click Choose organisation.
- Navigate to the organisation item in the organisation hierarchy, or select Search to find the organisation.
- Click OK to assign the organisation.
The Totara Academy has a whole course dedicated to using Positions, organisations and job assignments in Totara. Here you can learn more on how to use hierarchies and job assignments, see best practice, and give it a go yourself.
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