How do I set my preferred name and pronouns in Symplectic?

You can customise how your name and pronouns appear in in Symplectic and your Discovery staff profile. This includes: 

  • Hiding or showing your title (e.g., Mrs, Dr) 

  • Setting a preferred first name and/or surname (different from your HR record) 

  • Adding pronouns (displayed below your name) 

These settings do not change your official HR record. They only affect how your information is displayed in Symplectic and Discovery. 

To access these settings in Symplectic: 

  • Click the menu in the top left corner 

Go to My Profile > About Me > Set Preferred Name. 

Title 

Your title is pulled automatically from the HR system. If it has changed, update it in iTrent under ‘My Profile’. Please note that it may take a few days for the update to take effect.

In Symplectic, select the option to hide your title if you do not want it displayed publicly.



If you do not choose to hide your title, it will display above your name on your Discovery staff profile. 


Preferred name 

You can set a preferred first name and/or surname if you use a different name than the one stored in the HR system. This is useful if your professional and legal names differ (e.g. using a maiden name professionally while your married name is held in HR).  


Pronouns 

You can add your pronouns to Symplectic, and they will appear under your name on your Symplectic profile page.




If you have a public Discovery profile, your pronouns will also be displayed there.

 

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