July 21st, 2025
7 min read
| Category | Checklist Item |
|---|---|
| Governance & Planning |
Appoint Redwood Champion (Fusion Admin or HR Ops) Document modules to be Redwood-enabled (HCM, Payroll, OTL, Finance, etc.) Plan phased rollout by department or user group
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| Training & Adoption |
Create side-by-side comparison of classic vs Redwood UI for users Develop training plan for HR Admins, Managers, Employees Publish internal Redwood FAQ or quick-start guides
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| Feature Enablement |
Opt-in to Redwood in FSM (Functional Setup Manager) for each module Validate Redwood layouts for Person Management, Payroll Dashboard, and OTL Time Entry Test Redwood mobile accessibility for field employees
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| Data & Reporting |
Test BI Reports and OTBI dashboards for compatibility with Redwood Ensure self-service reports (payslips, timecards, etc.) render properly
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| Security & Compliance |
Review and adjust role-based access to Redwood pages Ensure Redwood UI complies with GDPR and WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards Run accessibility audit using screen readers (NVDA/JAWS)
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| Technical Support |
Identify Redwood-incompatible extensions and workarounds Coordinate Redwood testing with SI or partner
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| Category | Checklist Item |
|---|---|
| Security & Compliance |
Validate security classification of all Redwood-enabled dashboards (e.g., IL3, OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE) Reconfirm Role-Based Access (RBAC) for all personas under Redwood Ensure logging/auditing of access to sensitive data remains intact Validate Redwood against MOD’s data retention and audit policies
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| Governance & Stakeholders |
Appoint Redwood sponsor from HR/Payroll & Digital teams Conduct internal impact assessment for UI changes Get internal sign-off from Security/Compliance and Functional Leads
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| Functional Testing |
Redwood test cases for each key flow: Hiring, Payroll Run, Absences, Time Entry Validate custom Fast Formulas display correctly in Redwood Confirm Payroll outputs (FPS, RTI, BACs files) are accessible in new UI
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| Reporting Integration |
Ensure analytics embedding does not expose unauthorized data Review and rebuild OTBI and BI reports for Redwood dashboards
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| Accessibility & Inclusivity |
Run full accessibility validation to meet GDS and WCAG 2.1 AA compliance standards Provide Redwood transition training for disabled or neurodiverse users
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| Deployment Strategy |
Stage rollout in Secure Enclave/Sandbox before live Plan and test rollback procedure in case of failure Document Redwood support escalation process with Oracle/MoD SI partner
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