Configure Service Activities for an HR Service If the fulfillment type of an HR service is set to Service Activity, you must configure one or more service activities. Service activities can be approvals, tasks, or child HR services. Before you begin Procedure Configure an Approval Approvals require one or more users to approve the case…
The HR Service Additional Information tab allows you to configure which fields and related lists appear for the subject person in an HR service. This helps HR agents and case managers quickly access important employee information when handling HR cases. Before you begin Procedure Service table fields Subject person related lists Example In the screenshot…
Purpose This article explains how to create and configure a new Center of Excellence (COE) in ServiceNow HR Service Delivery (HRSD). A COE organizes HR services into categories such as Payroll, Benefits, or Employee Relations. You may need a custom COE when your organization has HR processes not covered by the default ones. Prerequisites Procedure…
What are Escalation Rules? In ServiceNow, Escalation Rules are configurations that define how cases, incidents, or requests should be elevated to higher support tiers or roles when certain conditions are met. They ensure that unresolved issues are automatically moved up the hierarchy to receive the required attention, thus improving resolution time and service quality. For…
ServiceNow handles user interface (UI) translations using five dedicated tables. Each table serves a different aspect of the platform’s user experience and supports internationalization (i18n) in a structured way. 1. sys_documentation Purpose: Stores field labels (like form labels) for all languages, including English. 2. sys_choice Purpose: Stores dropdown values (choices) like priorities, states, etc., in…
ServiceNow introduced a performance-focused change in how reference fields behave in Statements of Work (SOW). By default, when a reference field such as Configuration Item, Service Offering, or Service is empty, clicking it will display only recently selected values instead of automatically pulling the full list of available options. This improves performance but may feel…
This guide walks you step-by-step through configuring a Record Producer for an existing HR service ✅ Prerequisites Requirement Description Role needed sn_hr_core.admin Existing HR Service You must already have an HR service created 🚀 Goal Make an existing HR service available to employees via self-service — without creating a duplicate service catalog item. ⚠️ Important…
This article details how to use Flow Designer to create an automated “three-strike” reminder system for Incidents placed on hold, specifically when they are Awaiting Caller. This automation helps ensure that incidents don’t remain stagnant and are either resolved or closed after three consecutive reminders. 1. The Goal of the Flow The objective is to…
Automating the submission of Service Catalog items is a fundamental requirement for advanced ServiceNow implementations, enabling processes like inbound email provisioning, workflow automation, and external integrations. This is achieved using server-side APIs that mimic the user checkout process. The method you choose depends on your application’s scope: the Global scope uses the traditional Cart API,…
This article covers everything you need to know about GlideDuration, from core functions to advanced use cases like triggering events, reminders, and automations. 🔹 What is GlideDuration? GlideDuration is a ServiceNow class used to represent and manipulate spans of time, such as: Unlike GlideDateTime, which is about specific moments, GlideDuration is about how long something…
