Charts & Dashboards

Overview

The Charts & Dashboards Widget brings business data directly into your Staffbase intranet. Visualize KPIs, metrics, and trends with professional charts — without employees needing to switch between different tools.

Why This Widget?

Data tells stories, but only when it’s visible. The Charts Widget makes relevant metrics accessible to everyone:

• ✅ Centralized: All important KPIs in one place
• ✅ Current: Auto-refresh keeps dashboards always up to date
• ✅ Accessible: Every department sees their relevant data
• ✅ Professional: Clean visualizations for management reports

Key Features

1. Versatile Chart Types

Choose from various chart types for every requirement:

• Bar charts (vertical & horizontal)
• Line charts with trend lines
• Pie charts and donut charts
• Area charts
• Gauges and progress indicators

2. Flexible Data Sources

Integrate data from various sources:

• REST APIs (JSON/XML)
• SAP modules
• Databases (SQL)
• CSV import
• Manual entry

3. Auto-Refresh & Live Data

• Configurable refresh intervals
• Real-time data updates
• Historical comparison values
• Trend display and delta calculations

4. Role-Based Dashboards

• Different views based on user role
• Management dashboard vs. team dashboard
• Location-based filtering
• Export for presentations

Typical Use Cases

📊 KPI Overview for Management

Revenue, employee satisfaction, NPS, and other key metrics at a glance.

👥 HR Analytics

Visualize HR statistics like turnover, diversity metrics, and age structure.

💼 Sales Performance

Sales metrics, pipeline overview, and target achievement for the sales team.

🏗️ Project Tracking

Clearly display progress, budgets, and milestones of ongoing projects.

Integration & Setup

The widget can be set up in under 5 minutes:

1. Select widget from the gallery
2. Configure data source (API URL, credentials)
3. Choose chart type and layout
4. Publish

Done! The dashboard updates automatically.

Design Options

• KPI Dashboard: Metric tiles with trend arrows — ideal for the homepage
• HR Analytics: Specialized for HR statistics with diversity metrics
• Sales Performance: Revenue tracking with target comparison and pipeline
• Project Tracker: Project progress with Gantt-like display
• Energy Monitor: Sustainability and consumption data overview

Frequently Asked Questions

Which data sources are supported?

Any source with a REST API (JSON/XML). Additionally SAP modules, SQL databases, and CSV import.

How often is the data updated?

The refresh interval is freely configurable — from every minute to daily.

Can different teams see different dashboards?

Yes, through role-based access control you only see the dashboards relevant to your role.

Can I export dashboards?

Yes, export as PDF or image for presentations and reports is available.

Best Practices

• Clear structure: Maximum 6-8 metrics per dashboard
• Consistent colors: Uniform color scheme across all charts
• Provide context: Always show comparison values or trends
• Test on mobile: Check dashboards on smartphones too