Here are the latest product releases and updates for Employment Hero for the week of 26-31 Aug 2024.
SmartMatch
Initiative: Enhanced Candidate Phone Number Workflow
Release Date: 26th August 2024
Target Users: SmartMatch candidates
Description: The phone number reveal process has been improved: SMS messages are no longer automatically sent, and the modal can now be closed at any time.
Money
Initiative: New Financial Wellness Resources in Swag
Release Date: 26th August 2024
Target Users: All Swag users
Description: A new financial wellness section has been added under Money --> Support, featuring Swag blog articles, external resources, and an option to request opting out of EWA for specific reasons.
Swag - Benefits
Initiative: Movie Ticket Purchases via Swag App
Release Date: 26th August 2024
Target Users: Swag app users
Description: Movie tickets can now be purchased directly through the Swag app, expanding redemption options for Hero Points and improving the in-app purchase experience.
Integrations
Initiative: Automated Sync of Pay Items
Release Date: 26th August 2024
Target Users: All HR - EH Payroll connected customers in all regions
Description: Synchronization of Work Types between Payroll and HR is now automated, reducing manual errors and support tickets. The "Update From Payroll" button remains temporarily for any data mismatches.
AI - SmartMatch
Initiative: Improve Candidate-side Job Matching with New GIRL Model - Slice 3
Release Date: 26th August 2024
Target Users: SmartMatch candidate users (All Regions) on web-based Swag App
Description: The new c-GIRL model enhances job recommendations by incorporating candidate preferences and skills, alongside background experience. This update also introduces filters for job matches by distance and recency, aiming to improve the relevance of job matches and overall candidate experience.
Mobile Infrastructure
Initiative: Recently Viewed and Popular Searches
Release Date: 26th August 2024
Target Users: HR and HR+Payroll
Description: The Recently Viewed and Popular Searches features are now integrated into the search tool, improving ease of access and simplifying navigation within the search tool.
Talent Management
Initiative: Support Pagination and Additional Filter for Compensation Management
Release Date: 23rd August 2024
Target Users: Admin users - All regions on Premium + Platinum
Description: Pagination has been added to allow display of 20, 50, or 100 rows of compensation information. An additional filter now helps users identify pending approval recommendations more easily.
SmartMatch
Initiative: Update the “Create Job” Workflow in the ATS
Release Date: 26th August 2024
Target Users: Hiring managers using SmartMatch in the ATS
Description: The “Create Job” process has been updated to provide greater transparency on SmartMatch functionality and control over filters and search criteria, ensuring candidates are only shortlisted based on their expressed interest in the job.
AU Payroll
Initiative: Casual Conversion Changes
Release Date: 28th August 2024
Target Users: Payroll Admins
Description: Updates to the Casual Conversion report reflect new Fair Work Act regulations, including a 6-month eligibility period for conversion and additional functionality such as location filters and report pack inclusion.
Malaysia Payroll
Initiative: HRDF - Monthly Contribution Report
Release Date: 2nd September 2024
Target Users: Payroll admins in MY
Description: The new HRDF Monthly Contribution Report includes detailed information for HRDF submissions and payments, with options to run reports by month or pay run and various filtering options.
SEA Payroll
Initiative: Overtime Calculation Based on Employee’s Base Rate and Other Payment
Release Date: 2nd September 2024
Target Users: Payroll admins in MY & SG
Description: New functionality allows overtime calculation based on employee base rate plus additional payments such as allowances. This feature supports accurate overtime calculation for both regular and special payments.
SEA Payroll
Initiative: Automatically Include Terminated Employee with Approved Timesheet in Pay Run
Release Date: 2nd September 2024
Target Users: Payroll admins in MY & SG
Description: This release ensures that terminated employees with approved timesheets are included in the pay run for the month following their last working day. The system will automatically process these employees based on selected import options and exclude elements that could lead to overpayment if the pay period starts after their departure.
Growth
Initiative: Employment Essentials - Upgrade Banner Flow - Slice 2
Release Date: 29th August 2024
Target Users: All Employment Essentials Orgs & Unverified
Description: Enhancements improve the user experience for Employment Essentials free trials by landing users directly on the Salary Benchmarking page. Updates include aligned modal copy, a new Welcome Guide Appcues, and a verification form for unverified businesses requesting a demo or trial activation.
Workplace Compliance
Initiative: Custom Security Settings Enhancements - Safety
Release Date: 29th August 2024
Target Users: Standard+ subscription plans
Description: The Modify access to Safety permission now includes comprehensive management options, allowing users to view, edit, review, close, download, and print Safety information.
Workplace Compliance
Initiative: Dashboard Enhancements
Release Date: 29th August 2024
Target Users: Global
Description: Recent dashboard updates include visible survey tiles, dedicated survey pages, a Tasks quick links menu, and updated UX/UI for various widgets. The To-Do list now appears smaller when no active survey is present.
Growth
Initiative: Update Existing EH Users Employment Essentials Sign-Up Journey
Release Date: 28th August 2024
Target Users: Existing EH users signing up to Employment Essentials
Description: Adjustments made to prevent inflating EE sign-up numbers by redirecting existing EH users to log in and land directly on the Salary Benchmark tool if they sign up for EE.