Are direct reports and colleagues related lists editable in the HR Profile view?

In the HR Profile view within ServiceNow, the direct reports and colleagues related lists are designed to be read-only. This means that while users can view the information pertaining to direct reports and colleagues, they do not have the capability to make modifications to these lists. The rationale behind this design choice is to maintain the integrity and reliability of the organizational structure data. Allowing unrestricted editing could lead to inconsistencies or inaccuracies in how relationships and hierarchies are represented within the HR system.

Typically, updates to these related lists would be managed through official HR processes or workflows rather than by individual users to ensure that all changes are tracked and validated. This is a common feature in many HR systems to safeguard sensitive data related to employee relationships in the organization.