July 7, 2026

The latest official news from Oracle:

HCM Blogs

• Recognize. Motivate. Achieve. The Power of Digital Badging in PeopleSoft HCM
• Managing Team Time Just Got Easier with the Team Time Dashboard
• PeopleSoft HCM Update Image 55: Helping Organizations Work Smarter, Recognize Employees, and Improve HR Operations

FSCM Blogs

• PeopleSoft Innovators 2026: Customers Continue to Innovate with PeopleSoft FSCM
• PeopleSoft Asset Management: Prevent Transactions During the Close Cycle
• BLUEPRINT 4D 2026: PeopleSoft ERP Innovation for Finance and Supply Chain Operations

Innovator Highlights from June 2026

• Cape Cod HealthCare
  Enhances Employee Pay Transparency with PeopleSoft Fluid Paycheck Modeler
  Modernizes HR Operations with Fluid Person Data
  Boosts Procurement Efficiency and User Productivity with PeopleSoft WorkCenters, Match Exception Collaboration, and OBN
• North Dakota University System
  Streamlines ESS and MSS Access with PeopleSoft Landing Pages and Notification Publisher
• Saint Paul Public Schools
  Boosts Adoption, Reduces Clicks, and Improves User Satisfaction with PeopleSoft Landing Pages
• University of Missouri
  Cuts Invoice Processing Time 80% with OCI GenAI-Powered Automation

My Oracle Support Updates

• PeopleSoft Campus Solutions 9.2.038 has posted
• PeopleSoft HCM Update Image 55: Helping Organizations Work Smarter, Recognize Employees, and Improve HR Operations
• The first of a series of training sessions on the PeopleSoft Landing Page is now posted on the PeopleSoft Information Portal.

Trending Content on Quest:

Quest News & Event Updates

One week left to register!

A FREE online event for PeopleSoft & JD Edwards customers

Are you considering what a move to cloud could look like for your organization? There’s still time to take the next step with Move to Cloud Day: Getting Started. This is your chance to hear directly from Oracle experts and customers who are navigating the journey, where you’ll walk away with practical insights, common pitfalls to avoid, and the clarity you need to start building your own roadmap.

Don’t miss this free opportunity to learn from Oracle experts and industry peers. Register now!

Call for Presentations Now Open for RECONNECT Dive Deep!

Have a PeopleSoft success story, lesson learned, or innovative solution to share? RECONNECT Dive Deep is now accepting presentation submissions for this premier virtual event dedicated to the PeopleSoft community. Showcase your expertise, connect with peers, and help shape the conversation around the latest PeopleSoft strategies, technologies, and best practices. Submit your abstract today and join fellow customers, partners, and Oracle experts this October.

Become a RECONNECT Dive Deep Speaker!

Upcoming PeopleSoft Community Webinars

Integrate PeopleSoft with AI
📅 Thursday, July 9, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 PM ET
Curious about how AI can work with your PeopleSoft environment? Join fellow community member Arul TT, North Dakota University System, for a practical session on integrating PeopleSoft with AI. The session will cover AI fundamentals for ERP, building intelligent agents and chat applications, API and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) strategies, plus a live demonstration with implementation guidance and sample code. Whether you’re just beginning to explore AI or looking for practical ideas you can bring back to your organization, this is a great opportunity to learn alongside your peers.
🎤 Featuring Arul TT

Campus Solutions Update and Roadmap
📅 Thursday, July 9, 2026 | 2:00–3:00 PM ET
Stay ahead of the curve! Oracle’s Kevin O’Connor reveals what’s new and what’s coming in PeopleSoft Campus Solutions. From recent PUM releases to major planned capabilities, this session will help your institution leverage modern functionality to increase efficiency and enhance user experience. There will also be an informal community discussion after the initial presentation. Don’t miss it!
🎤 Featuring Kevin O’Connor

You’re Not Being Ignored Because Your Ideas Are Bad…

You’ve done the work. You have the ideas. So why do some ideas gain traction while others never seem to get off the ground?

After a successful inaugural cohort, we’re excited to open registration for our next Becoming Unignorable program beginning September 9! Start by joining our free July 16 information session to learn what the cohort is all about and decide if it’s right for you. Save your seat now!

Cast Your Vote: Board of Directors Election Now Open!

Attention Professional and Corporate Members! Your voice matters! As a valued member, you have the opportunity to help shape the future of our organization by voting in the Board of Directors election.

Voting is a key member benefit and a vital part of our governance. By participating, you help ensure strong representation and leadership for our community.

All Professional and Corporate Primary Contacts will be notified via email soon with voting instructions. If you have any questions, please contact engagement@questoraclecommunity.org for assistance.

Thank you for being an active part of our organization’s future! View the 2026 Quest Board of Directors Slate.

When Frustration Is Actually a Sign You’re Growing

We often think frustration is something to avoid, but what if it’s actually a signal that you’re learning? In his latest Emerging Leaders Program blog, Jon Vaughn explores the idea that the discomfort we experience when stepping into new responsibilities isn’t evidence of failure—it’s often evidence of growth.

Drawing on the concept of the “learning space,” the article explains why high-performing professionals frequently struggle when they move from being experts to becoming leaders. As responsibilities shift from execution to strategy, influence, and navigating ambiguity, frustration becomes a natural part of developing new skills. Instead of asking how to eliminate that feeling, Jon challenges readers to ask what it’s trying to teach them.

If you’re looking to grow as a leader—or preparing for your next career opportunity—this thoughtful read offers a valuable perspective on embracing discomfort as part of the journey. Read the full blog and discover why your greatest frustrations may be pointing you toward your greatest opportunities.

Ready to accelerate your leadership growth? Applications for the next Emerging Leaders Program cohort are open now, but the deadline to apply is July 31. Don’t miss your opportunity to join a community of emerging leaders committed to developing the skills, confidence, and connections needed to lead with impact.

Quest Career Center

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Welcome to the newest Quest Corporate Members!

Congratulations and a warm welcome to our newest Quest Corporate Members! We’re excited to have you join our community and look forward to supporting your teams through education, networking, collaboration, and advocacy. Thank you for being part of Quest—we’re thrilled to have you with us!

• • Car-Freshner Corporation
  • Catholic Relief Services
  • Cupertino Electric
  • DeRoyal Industries
  • Interstate Companies
  • Interstate-McBee
  • Long Beach City College
  • Maricopa Community Colleges
  • Quaker Houghton
  • Quality Custom Distribution
  • Strathcona County
  • Tennessee Valley Authority
  • The Guthrie Clinic
  • The North American Coal Corporation
  • The University of Arizona
  • Uniti Group LLC
  • US Army

Take Your PSFT AI Solution from POC to Production!

Join the Business Intelligence SIG Tuesday, July 7 at 4 pm ET, in learning how Martin Marietta moved beyond AI demos and delivered practical, production-ready AI solutions in JD Edwards.

Through four real-world use cases, including a secure JDE natural-language assistant, modern React-based JDE experience layers built with AI coding tools, AI-assisted migration, and AI-powered troubleshooting, you’ll see all it takes to implement AI that delivers measurable business value. Learn why architecture, security, governance, reliability, auditability, and user trust are just as critical as model performance, and walk away with practical insights into achieving significant time savings, productivity gains, and cost-effective AI adoption. Save your seat now!

Come One, Come All!

Everyone is welcome to join Women in Technology’s July SIG Meetup, featuring the wonderful Melanie Trudell, Sr. Director of Culture & HR Technology at Wendy’s! Melanie will share how Wendy’s is thoughtfully building the foundation for AI adoption and governance before widespread implementation.

Join us July 8th at 2 PM ET for the inside look. Register now to receive a reminder email with your personalized zoom link 24 hours and 1 hour prior to the meetup.

PSFT Community SIG Meetups

New SIG Communities!

Our PeopleSoft community continues to grow! We’re excited to introduce two new Special Interest Groups (SIGs), giving members even more opportunities to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and explore the topics that matter most to their organizations.

PSFT Higher Education Grants & Research SIG
📅 August 24, 2026 | 3:00-4:00 PM ET
Designed for higher education professionals, this new community will focus on topics including the credit-to-cash lifecycle, project costing, grants, contracts, sponsored research, and Accounts Receivable. Join the inaugural meeting of the PSFT Higher Education Grants & Research SIG to connect with peers and help shape future conversations.
🎤 Featuring community leaders: Ryan Day, Richa Dubey, and Joe Willever

PSFT Expenses SIG
📅 August 27, 2026 | 1:00-2:00 PM ET
Connect with fellow PeopleSoft professionals to discuss expense management, share best practices, solve common challenges, and learn from real-world experiences. Join the inaugural meeting of the PeopleSoft Expenses SIG to connect with the community and stay up to date on upcoming discussions.
🎤 Featuring community leaders: Tracy Okamura, Kelli Maxwell, and Joe Willever

Whether you’re looking to learn, share, or expand your professional network, we invite you to join these growing communities and be part of the conversation from day one.

Existing SIG Community Changes

Quest communities shift as our members’ needs shift. In response to needs expressed by our members, the SIG Communities below are changing their meeting cadence, as well as looking for new leaders to keep the conversation going!

PSFT Asset Management SIG
📅 August 10, 2026 | 3:00-4:00 PM ET
The Asset Management SIG will now meet the second Monday of every other month, at 3:00 PM ET. Additionally, we are hoping to expand leadership of the SIG! As a SIG leader you will be able to build connections with peers across the industry, make meaningful contributions to the community, influence the direction of Asset Management content, and develop your leadership skills.

PSFT Project Costing SIG
📅 August 17, 2026 | 3:00-4:00 PM ET
The PSFT Project Costing SIG will now meet every other month on the 3rd Monday of the month at 3:00 PM ET.

Join us at these upcoming meetings, and consider joining the boards for these groups! As a SIG leader, you will be able to build connections with peers across industries, make meaningful contributions to the community, influence the direction of Quest Asset Management and Project Costing content, and develop your leadership skills! If you have a Corporate or Professional Membership with Quest and are interested in joining either the Asset Management or Project Costing Boards, please reach out to ashley.hayes@questoraclecommunity.org for more information.

July Meetups

Connect with other PeopleSoft users during one of our SIG Community meetups! Community members are invited to join these sessions to exchange practical insights and learn from shared experiences.

Business Intelligence SIG July Meetup
July 7 | 4:00 pm ET

PSFT Phire SIG July Meetup
July 8 | 1:00 pm ET

Women in Technology July Meetup
July 8 | 2:00 pm ET

PSFT Oracle Recruiting Solutions July Meetup
July 9 | 2:00 pm ET

PSFT Oracle Public Sector – Financials July Meetup
July 9 | 4:00 pm ET
Topic: Navigating PUM Upgrades with the State of Indiana

PSFT Asset Management SIG July Meetup
July 13 | 3:00 pm ET

PSFT Payroll for North America SIG July Meetup
July 14 | 3:00 pm ET

PSFT Agentic AI Community Meetup July
July 17 | 1:00 pm ET

PSFT Financials PUG July Meetup
July 21 | 4:00 pm ET

PSFT Technology SIG July Meetup
July 22 | 2:00 pm ET

PSFT Project Costing SIG July Meetup
July 27 | 3:00 pm ET

PSFT Oracle Public Sector – Human Capital Management June Meetup
July 28 | 3:00 pm ET

Have questions or want to get involved with Quest?

Have questions or want to learn more about Quest and what membership includes? We’re here to help you explore the full community experience and make sure you’re not missing out on opportunities to connect, learn, and grow with peers across Oracle applications.

Quest membership is designed to support ongoing learning and collaboration through peer-to-peer networking at community meetups, virtual webinars, and shared conversations with professionals facing similar challenges and initiatives. Paid members also gain access to 1:1 connections through the member directory, the ability to explore and post roles in the Career Center, and additional community resources that help extend learning beyond events.

Many members tell us the real value comes from being part of the ongoing dialogue—not just attending events, but staying connected to a broader network of practitioners, leaders, and experts throughout the year.

If you’d like to learn more about what’s included or how to get involved, we’re happy to help. Email us at engagement@questoraclecommunity.org.

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