Initiating resignations (manager) A direct manager or an administrator can initiate a resignation on behalf of a resource. Select Manager > My Staff > My Staff and select the resource for whom to initiate a resignation. From the All Actions menu, select Resignation. Select a reason for the resignation. Specify the date for the last anticipated work day. Optionally, specify additional information, attach supporting documents, or add comments. Click Submit. Each defined approver receives a notification of the resignation in their Inbasket.