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Created by Guest
Created on Jul 15, 2026

Use the 'Known As' name field as the name shown in the main display name

Ideally, employees would be displayed on organisational charts, directories and other colleague-facing areas using their preferred name, as this reflects how they wish to be known in the workplace. The system also retains a clear record of the employee's legal first name in the 'personal' tab.

Describe the Challenge Employees frustrated and confusion for line managers
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  • Kim Canterford
    Aug 10, 2026

    Agreed - we need the full name for the payroll integration but even searching for people now is a pain as this isn't how they want to be known and so doesn't match our email list