Enabling Redwood Pages In Oracle Fusion: A Guide For UK Local Councils

The Redwood Experience modernizes the look and feel of Oracle Fusion apps. It brings:

• A mobile-first, consistent interface across modules
• Streamlined navigation and better accessibility
• Contextual dashboards and improved workflow efficiency
• Higher user satisfaction and lower training overheads

This is especially valuable for councils, where HR, Payroll, and OTL systems are accessed by thousands of employees—from frontline workers to administrators—often with limited technical training.

Below are the key modules and its considerations

• Challenges: Legacy navigation menus, duplicate pages, and outdated manager self-service flows.
• Prioritize Employee and Manager Self-Service pages
• Test Person Management, Employment Info, and Profile Management pages in sandbox
• Enable page composer to control layout where needed
• Communicate UI changes clearly to HR administrators and employees

• Challenges: Reports not rendering in Redwood-compatible format, security role misalignments
• Review and test Payroll Dashboard tiles under Redwood
• Use Redwood-compatible reports for payslips and payroll registers
• Check user role privileges for new dashboard access
• Validate compatibility of Fast Formulas and Legislative Rules (UK Payroll)

• Challenges: Timesheet entry usability, missing custom fields, manager confusion over approvals
• Use Redwood pages for time entry, approvals, and exceptions review
• Validate dynamic layouts for part-time and flexible staff
• Consider Redwood-enabled mobile access for field employees
• Test integration touchpoints with Payroll and Absence

• Enable Redwood in Sandbox
  Test Redwood pages in a safe environment using employee personas like HR Admin, Line Manager, and Employee Self-Service.
• Involve Key Stakeholders Early
  Work with HR, Payroll, and IT teams to identify critical use cases and workflows that Redwood must support.
• Plan Phased Rollout
  Begin with non-critical users or departments, collect feedback, and iterate before expanding across the council.
• Training and Change Management
  Communicate clearly with employees. Share walkthrough videos, quick reference guides, and FAQs to reduce confusion
• Leverage Partner Expertise
  Work with experienced Oracle partners to accelerate enablement, especially around Redwood configuration, mobile readiness, and security review.

The Redwood Experience is more than just a facelift—it’s a usability revolution. For UK local councils, adopting Redwood across HCM, Payroll, and OTL can unlock better productivity, lower support tickets, and a more accessible platform for all users.

Done right, Redwood can modernize how councils serve their workforce and deliver public services—creating a seamless digital experience that matches 21st-century expectations.

Need help enabling Redwood for your council? Contact FirstCron for a tailored readiness review and Redwood rollout plan.