Product Update January 2024

Hello 2024! We’re back with another edition of the Employment Hero product update, where we share all of the latest and greatest updates from the previous month. 2023 was a big year for us at Employment Hero, but we’re here to tell you that 2024 is going to be even bigger. With that being said, let’s get straight to it – there’s lots to cover.

We’ve added more flexibility to Custom Reports

We know you love our Custom Reports feature, which is why we’ve been making it more useful for your business operations, starting with a fresh makeover.

We’ve also added new filters and the ability to sort by certification completion and expiry date, work eligibility passport and visa expiry date, and job history start and end date. Plus, you can also arrange your chosen fields however you see fit. It’s just one more way that you can make Employment Hero features unique and more relevant to your business.

And lastly, we’ve added more data fields via Report type: Assets & Safety Incidents, more filtering capabilities: Exclude Archived Certifications, Personnel, Age, Contract Type, Employment Status, Employment Type and Gender.

Learn more about Custom Reports.

You can now connect to multiple SEEK accounts

If you’re looking to hire in 2024, we’ve just made it a whole lot easier. We know that spending time ensuring that all job postings are the same across platforms, as well as flicking between platforms can be a tedious task.

That’s why we’re excited to announce that you can connect to multiple SEEK accounts at once in the Recruitment module.

By ‌integrating SEEK and Employment Hero together, you can seamlessly post job adverts straight from the Applicant Tracking System to find a new employee for your business – it’s the perfect match.

Learn more about connecting to SEEK.

Enhanced 1:1 management

When it comes to giving and receiving feedback, ​​regular 1:1 meetings are a key component of a successful professional relationship. They give managers and their direct reports uninterrupted time to discuss projects, review performance, remove roadblocks and more.

1:1s play a critical role in the workplace, which is why we’ve enhanced 1:1 management for Admins. Now, Admins will have total visibility over your organisation’s 1:1 meetings. Plus, have the flexibility to cancel, delete, or archive meetings as needed.

Enhanced Goal management

Setting goals at the start of the year is one of the best ways to keep your team motivated and aligned for the year ahead.

In Employment Hero, Goals (using the OKR framework) helps bring focus to the areas of the business that make the biggest difference. Think of them as team objectives that are collaborative – operating on a company, team and individual level, promoting transparency and accountability for everyone.

We’ve made some changes to Goals to help you start the year off strong. Previously any goal or OKR could be edited or deleted by any person with the platform. Now, only goal owners and the managers above them can edit or delete OKRs and goals. We’ve also added the ability for custom access options to grant specific employees access and clear prompts to enhance your overall experience.

Learn more about Goals. 

Hero Points are here!

We’re excited to announce that Hero Dollars have relaunched as Hero Points.

For those with existing Hero Dollar balances, these have been converted to Hero Points at the same value. To account for rounding, you may notice a small refund or withdrawal of Hero Points.

You can continue to use Hero Points in the same way you’ve previously used Hero Dollars: towards purchases in the Discounts store or for day-to-day purchases using your Swag Spend Visa debit card.

Transitioning to Hero Points is the first step towards opening a world of new benefits. With access to even better deals and savings from your favourite retailers instore and online, at home and abroad. Making the most of your employee Benefits has never been easier with Hero Points.

You can find your new Hero Points balance in the Swag App under the Money tab.

Disclaimer: Swag is a brand of Employment Hero Financial Services Pty Ltd (EHFS) 58 606 879 663. Employment Hero Financial Services Pty Ltd has been appointed as an authorised representative (001234046) of Hay Limited (ABN 34 629 037 403 AFSL 515459), who is the issuer of the Swag Spend Account and associated Swag Visa Debit card. You are required to read the Financial Services Guide (which you agree to be provided by accessing this link).

Any information given does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs so please consider whether it is appropriate for you. Please also ensure you read and consider the Product Disclosure Statement (which you agree to be provided through this link) that includes all fee information before making any decision about the product. The Target Market Determination is also available here. Fees and charges may apply. Please visit the Swag Spend Account Terms & Conditions for more information about the product, our Privacy Policy and other important legal documents.

The Fixed Term Contract Information Statement (FTCIS) is now available in induction content

Employers must give every employee on a new fixed term contract their own copy of the Fixed Term Contract Information Statement when they begin their contract.

In Employment Hero, the Fixed Term Contract Information Statement is now available in induction content and is automatically shared to fixed term employees onboarded from 6 December 2023.

Employment Hero has made significant updates in 2023 to improve the onboarding process for fixed term employees, reflecting its commitment to enhancing HR services. Here’s to 2023 – Employment Hero’s biggest year yet

The Fair Work Information Statement (FWIS) has been updated to the latest version

The Fair Work Information Statement is a statement that provides employees with the necessary conditions of their employment set out by the Fair Work Act and National Employment Standards (NES). All employees must receive this statement at the commencement of their employment with a company.

The Fair Work Information Statement has been updated to reflect the latest version. This is now available in induction content and will be automatically shared to employees.

Follow along every month for the latest and greatest product updates

We want our customers to get the most out of our platform. Whether it’s HR, payroll or benefits, you can expect to find new updates here – all designed to make your world at work easier.

Other resources:

• Product Update October 2023
• Product Update November 2023
• Product Update February 2024
• Product Update April 2024

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