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HR First Name is automatically set by system processes, such as User Import feeds and Mass User Uploads. By default, HR First Name is used for HR sign-offs, such as digital acknowledgments in Compliance modules. In User Administration, HR First Names are only visible to and editable by EAs.
Display First Name
Display First Name initially matches the HR First Name but can be customized within the LMS. It is the name shown throughout the system and can be configured to replace the HR First Name on HR sign-offs for individual users.
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