Business Phones
Can we direct our employees to list their cell phone number as a contact?
Yes. If a represented employee uses a personal phone or mobile phone for work purposes, that number is considered their business phone number and must be provided to avoid fines.
Viewing Business Phone Data
Are there reports we can run to see current employee location information?
CalAnswers:
- A Position Location Report is available in Cal Answers, which includes Location code, Cubicle field, and Business Phone.
- It is available under Workforce Detail > Position Management.
Cognos:
- Cognos Report, R-272 Employee Roster, shows Location Code and Location Description, Cubicle, and Business Phone.
Updating Business Phone Information
Can an international number be added?
No - international phone numbers can not be added as business phone numbers.
How do I update my business phone number in UCPath?
To update your business phone number, please follow these steps:
- Log in to your People Cards profile: https://portal.berkeley.edu/people
- Click the pencil icon near your business phone number to edit.
- Enter your updated business phone number using a 10-digit format (xxx-xxx-xxxx). Please no international phone numbers
- Save your changes.
Privacy & Display
Who will be able to view these numbers? If I add my number, will everyone see it?
Business phone numbers entered into People Cards will be sent to UCPath and be visible to:
- you
- your manager
- HR transactors on campus and at the UCPath Center.
Your personal phone number should be included as a business phone number if you use it for business purposes.
System Sync & Timing
I’ve updated my phone number in People Cards. When will I see it updated in UCPath?
Next Day - Phone numbers added to People Cards will be available and visible in UCPath the next day.
Campus Directory Integration
If I add a business phone in the Campus Directory will it update UCPath or People Cards?
No - Business Phones added to the Campus Directory do not get sent to UCPath or People Cards.
- To ensure compliance, business phones need to be added to People Cards, which feed to UCPath overnight.
- Employees who want their business phone displayed in the Campus Directory must add it there separately.
Will my business phone in UCPath be displayed in the Campus Directory?
No - Employees must enter their phone number separately in the Campus Directory if they want it to be publicly displayed.