Here are the latest product releases and updates (organised by product categories) for Employment Hero for the week of 11th of November to the 15th of November.
Talent Management
Update to Go1 Learning Module Email Notifications
- Release Date: 15 November 2024
- Description: Previously, email notifications for assigned Go1 learning modules used outdated branding and a subject line format of “You have been assigned to {course name}.” This design occasionally resulted in sensitive email headings, such as “You have been assigned to Discrimination.” To resolve this, the branding of these email notifications has been updated to reflect current standards, and the subject line has been improved to provide clear and professional context, e.g. “New learning module assigned: {course name}.”
- Target Users: Users assigned Go1 Learning modules.
Values and benefits:
- Provides a more professional and polished user experience.
- Reduces the potential for confusion or awkwardness in notification emails.
- Enhances engagement with training materials.
Workplace Compliance
Font Size Enhancement for Employee Profiles
- Release Date: 15 November 2024
- Description: Increased font sizes for contact details, tab headings, and field headings in Employee Profiles for better readability and usability.
- Target Users: Global audience.
Values and benefits:
- Improves accessibility and usability for employees and administrators.
- Reduces strain in reading critical employee data.
React UI Migration for Employee Requisitions (Slice 1)
- Release Date: 15 November 2024
- Description: Upgraded the legacy Rails UI for employee requisitions to React, delivering a modern and visually appealing user interface without altering functionality.
- Target Users: Admins, owners, and managers.
Values and benefits:
- Enhances user experience with a refreshed and intuitive UI.
- Prepares for future improvements with scalable React architecture.
Profile Enhancements for Job Seekers
- Release Date: 14 November 2024
- Description: Introduced features such as a profile photo upload, a business profile map view, and a carousel of business images, enriching the hiring process.
- Target Users: Job Seekers.
Values and benefits:
- Helps candidates present themselves effectively and businesses showcase their workplaces.
- Improves matching efficiency and hiring outcomes.
Email Volume Controls in EH Jobs
- Release Date: 14 November 2024
- Description: Introduced daily caps and queueing logic to limit application email volume to businesses, ensuring smoother communication.
- Target Users: Job Seekers and businesses.
Values and benefits:
- Reduces inbox overload for businesses, enhancing usability and engagement.
- Ensures all job applications are reviewed systematically.
Addition of the Hiring Pillar to Existing Organisations
- Release Date: 14 November 2024
- Description: Introduced logic to seamlessly add a Hiring Pillar to existing organisation owners' experiences. Includes a deep-link feature to address specific user scenarios.
- Target Users: Talent Marketplace businesses and hirers.
Values and benefits:
- Provides a tailored user experience without disrupting existing workflows.
- Simplifies navigation and reduces friction in adopting new features.
Integrations
Xero Payroll API Updates (NZ and UK)
- Release Date: 14 November 2024
- Description: Added support for new API features in Xero, including contract types, diverse leave unit tracking, and decoupling accrual dates. Changes will immediately apply to new integrations, with existing migration plans pending.
- Target Users: NZ and UK HR <> Xero payroll organisations.
Values and benefits:
- Aligns integrations with the latest Xero API capabilities.
- Enhances flexibility in leave and contract management.
Pre-Payroll (Time & Attendance)
Work Sites and Roster Positions Beta
- Release Date: Open Beta - 14 November 2024
- Description: Introduced foundational features for rostering by physical location and roles. Employers can now define Work Sites and associated Positions, improving shift-specific employee selection.
- Target Users: Global HR rostering organisations with Open Beta access.
Values and benefits:
- Supports precise rostering based on role and location, improving efficiency.
- Lays groundwork for integration with timesheets and full rostering workflows.
Core
Expense Module Updates for Probationary Employees
- Release Date: 13 November 2024
- Description: Added a probation status condition in the expense module to automatically decline expenses from probationary employees. Future iterations will address workflow latency improvements.
- Target Users: Global Platinum, NextGen Plus, and Unlimited customers.
Values and benefits:
- Enhances compliance with stricter expense processes.
- Reduces administrative burden with automated conditions.
SmartMatch
Hero Foundation Onboarding Flow Enhancements
- Release Date: 14 November 2024
- Description: Improved onboarding experience with features like industry selection, travel preferences, and enriched candidate profiles through AI-generated insights on skill gaps and transferable skills.
- Target Users: Hero Foundation candidates.
Values and benefits:
- Increases candidate-employer matching accuracy.
- Provides employers with richer candidate insights to facilitate better hiring decisions.