Self-Service

Employee Self-Service Guide

Your personal workspace. Manage leave, view payslips, submit expenses, track tasks, and grow your career.

Overview

As an employee, CMO ALTO provides a self-service portal where you can manage your work life without needing HR or admin intervention for routine tasks.

What you can do

  • View and update your personal profile
  • Submit and track leave requests
  • View payslips and salary history
  • Submit expense reports with receipt photos
  • Manage your daily tasks and assignments
  • Access learning resources and career development
  • Check your benefits and wellness programmes

First Login Experience

After setting your password from the invitation email, you'll land on your Employee Dashboard.

Employee Dashboard

Your dashboard shows:

  • Quick Actions — apply for leave, submit expense, check in
  • My Tasks — assigned tasks and deadlines
  • Leave Balance — remaining leave by type
  • Recent Payslip — latest salary summary
  • Announcements — company-wide or department news

Key Pages & Dashboards

  • /employee/profile — Your personal information and settings
  • /employee/leaves — Apply for and track leave requests
  • /employee/payslips — View and download payslips
  • /employee/expenses — Submit and track expense reports
  • /employee/tasks — Manage your task list
  • /employee/learning — Training courses and certifications
  • /employee/benefits — Your benefits package
  • /employee/wellness — Wellness and wellbeing resources
  • /employee/notifications — All notifications

Common Workflows

Applying for Leave

  1. Go to Employee → Leaves.
  2. Click “New Request”.
  3. Select leave type (annual, sick, personal, etc.).
  4. Choose start and end dates.
  5. Add a note for your manager (optional but recommended).
  6. Submit — track status from the same page.

Viewing and Downloading Payslips

  1. Go to Employee → Payslips.
  2. Select the month/period.
  3. View salary breakdown: base, allowances, deductions, net pay.
  4. Click “Download PDF” to save a copy.

Submitting an Expense Report

  1. Go to Employee → Expenses.
  2. Click “New Expense”.
  3. Select category, enter amount, date, and description.
  4. Upload a photo of the receipt.
  5. Submit for manager approval.

Tips & Best Practices

  • Keep your profile updated — especially emergency contacts and bank details for payroll.
  • Submit expenses promptly — most organisations have a 30-day submission policy.
  • Check the team calendar before requesting leave to avoid conflicts.
  • Use the mobile app for quick check-ins, leave requests, and expense photo uploads.
  • Explore learning courses to develop new skills and advance your career.

FAQ

How do I change my bank details?
Go to Employee → Profile → Bank Details tab. Update your information and submit for verification. Changes take effect after HR approval.
What happens if my leave is rejected?
You'll receive a notification with the rejection reason. You can modify the dates and resubmit or discuss with your manager.
Can I see my full salary history?
Yes. The Payslips page shows your entire salary history. Use the date filter to view specific periods.
How do I check in for attendance?
If your organisation uses check-in, navigate to the attendance page or use the Quick Actions on your dashboard.