In order to minimize opportunities for error, ChangePlan requires data to be imported is carefully structured to match with our import templates
Here are the template files:
- Org chart import file: Settings > Org Chart > Set up Org Chart > Download XLSX Template
- IMPORTANT: The upload file should be set up with no individual employees data in column O as those details will be added in step 4, when uploading the individual employees file
More info on the org chart import data fields
Column | Title | Note |
A | ORG LEVEL 1 | group name |
B | ORG LEVEL 2 | group name |
C | ORG LEVEL 3 | group name |
D | ORG LEVEL 4 | group name |
E | ORG LEVEL 5 | group name |
F | ORG LEVEL 6 | group name |
G | ORG LEVEL 7 | group name |
H | ORG LEVEL 8 | group name |
I | ORG LEVEL 9 | group name |
J | ORG LEVEL 10 | group name |
K | ORG LEVEL 11 | group name |
L | NUMBER OF PEOPLE | optional, overrides a sum count of individuals in the group |
M | LOCATION | text |
N | REPORTING MANAGER | email address |
O | INDIVIDUALS | optional, email addresses separated by commas |
P | PREFERRED COMMUNICATION APPROACH | text |
Q | NOTES | text |
- Individuals import file: Audiences > Individuals > Import Individuals > Download Template.
More info on the individuals import data fields
Column | Title | Note |
A | FIRST NAME | required |
B | LAST NAME | required |
C | EMAIL ADDRESS | required, unique identifier |
D | JOB TITLE | text |
E | ORG LEVEL 1 | group name |
F | ORG LEVEL 2 | group name |
G | ORG LEVEL 3 | group name |
H | ORG LEVEL 4 | group name |
I | ORG LEVEL 5 | group name |
J | ORG LEVEL 6 | group name |
K | ORG LEVEL 7 | group name |
L | ORG LEVEL 8 | group name |
M | ORG LEVEL 9 | group name |
N | ORG LEVEL 10 | group name |
O | ORG LEVEL 11 | group name |
P | LOCATION | text |
Q | EMPLOYEE ID | text |
R | REPORTING MANAGER | email address |
S | PREFERRED COMMUNICATION APPROACH | text |
T | NOTES | text |
U | CUSTOM FIELD 1 | text, field can be configured in the settings area |
V | CUSTOM FIELD 2 | text, field can be configured in the settings area |
W | CUSTOM FIELD 3 | text, field can be configured in the settings area |
- You may be able to set up an automated workflow (such as an Excel VBA script) to adjust the file exported from your HR system to match the ChangePlan import templates, our team will be happy to discuss this with you