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How do I use ASHR.work as an employee?

Apply for leave, complete your self-review, upload documents, and update your profile. Everything an employee needs in one dashboard.

~3 min read · For employee · Updated 4/21/2026

Quick answer

As an employee you can apply for leave, complete your self-review each quarter, upload and download documents, respond to peer feedback requests, and update your profile — all from the Dashboard. The Help icon in the top bar surfaces guides for whichever page you are on.

Things to do on your first day

  1. Complete your profile

    Settings → Profile. Add your full name, avatar, and notification preferences.
  2. Finish onboarding form

    If HR has assigned an onboarding form, it appears in Get Started. Fill it in and submit once — HR reviews it and assigns your employee ID.
  3. Check your leave balance

    Open Time Off. Your EL/SL/CL balances show at the top. When you need time off, click Apply.
  4. Know your review cycle

    Reviews shows upcoming appraisals. Read Understanding the appraisal cycle so nothing catches you off guard.

Help lives in the product too

Click the ? icon in the top bar any time. It surfaces the guide for the page you are on, plus a search box, FAQs, and a contact option.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I see my leave balance?
Time Off shows your EL/SL/CL balances at the top of the page, plus every request you have submitted and its current status.
How do I update my profile?
Settings → Profile. Change your display name, update your avatar, and set notification preferences.
What is FASTIFY?
FASTIFY is the reflection framework used in self-reviews — Failure, Acceleration, Success, Threats, Innovation, Feedback & Testing, Your Contribution. Managers add an Observation. It encourages honest retros rather than generic ratings.