Product Update: March 2025
Follow our March 2025 product update as we share all of the latest and greatest features we’ve released over the last month. Read more here.
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A big hello from the Employment Hero team and welcome to the March 2025 product update.
From simpler logins to faster compliance reporting, we’ll cover it all right here.
Let’s dive right in.
Automate leave unassignment
(Available to all subscription tiers)
We’ve introduced leave unassignment rules, giving you the power to automate what happens when an employee is unassigned from a leave policy. For instance, you can set a rule to automatically remove the leave entitlement when an employee is unassigned from a corresponding policy. This saves you time and reduces the risk of errors.
Learn about leave types and policies..
Unlock Simpler Logins with Passkeys in the EH Work App.
(Available to all subscription tiers)
Passkeys can now be used with the EH Work App. Forget remembering complex passwords – use and manage passkeys directly within the App under Security Settings. It’s all about a faster, more seamless login experience.
Learn more about App passkeys.
Compliance Reporting Just Got Faster.
(Available to all subscription tiers)
We’re making it easier and quicker to access your crucial compliance data. We’ve separated the Policy and Induction Content reports into two distinct reports under the Compliance tag. This means less waiting time for your data to load. Plus, we’ve added two handy new pinned report widgets for both, along with additional Custom Security Settings permissions for enhanced control.
Say Goodbye to Manual Pay Rate Template Syncing.
(Available to all subscription tiers)
We’re all about automation, and this update is a game-changer. Admins no longer need to manually import Pay Rate Templates from Payroll into your connected HR instance. Now, any changes you make to Pay Rate Templates in Payroll – whether you create, update, or delete them – will automatically sync to HR in real-time. It’s seamless, it’s efficient, and it saves you valuable time.
Learn more about managing Pay Rate Templates.
Pinpoint Leave Entitlement: Accrual from Start Date.
(Available to all subscription tiers)
We’re improving leave entitlement accuracy by allowing you to configure leave to accrue directly from each employee’s individual start date, rather than relying on a single calendar date for everyone. This ensures pro-rata calculations are spot-on, supporting compliance with local employment standards and giving you greater flexibility to align with your organisation’s preferences.
Learn more about leave settings.
Smarter Carry Over Projections.
(Available to all subscription tiers)
Planning for the future just got clearer. We’ve enhanced our leave balance forecasting to ensure that carry over amounts are seamlessly included when you’re looking at future years. Plus, we’ve added a helpful tooltip to clearly explain that the forecasted balance includes the employee’s entitled carry over.
Learn how to manage leave carry-over.
Smarter Leave Entitlement Adjustments with Effective Dates.
(Available to all subscription tiers)
We’re putting even more precision into leave management. Admins and managers now have the option to set an effective date when assigning or unassigning leave policies to employees. This ensures that leave entitlements are accurately adjusted based on the employee’s time within each policy, giving you more control and accuracy than ever before.
Learn about adding leave types.
Introducing the All-New Total Compensation Dashboard.
(Available to all subscription tiers)
We’re excited to unveil the Total Compensation Dashboard (TCD), a brand-new feature designed to provide a consolidated and comprehensive view of each employee’s total compensation right within their file. Admins can grant view-only access to managers, and with privacy mode enabled for all pay details, you’re in control of the visibility. The TCD includes essential information like base pay rate, employer-contributed pension, and employee-contributed pension, giving you and your managers a holistic understanding of employee compensation.
Learn more about total compensation.
Introducing Benefits Management.
(Available to all subscription tiers)
Get ready to streamline how you manage and communicate company benefits. We’re thrilled to introduce a brand-new Benefits Management tab for admins. Here, you can easily view and assign company benefits to your employees. And the best part? These benefits will soon be visible to your employees on a new Benefits & Perks page that’s just around the corner. Stay tuned for the employee-facing launch.
Learn more about the Benefits Management tab.
Seamless P45 document sync from Payroll to HR.
(Available to all subscription tiers)
We’re making offboarding even smoother. You can now effortlessly sync P45 documents for terminated employees directly from Payroll to HR. This means those important documents are readily available for employees to view and download within their HR profile.
Hero Points Just Got Even More Rewarding.
(Available to all subscription tiers)
We’ve eliminated the employee spend fee, meaning your employees will no longer be charged when they spend their hard-earned Hero Points. We’re also making the fees even more transparent during the purchase flow, so everyone knows exactly what’s happening. It’s all about making Hero Points even more valuable and enjoyable for your team.
Introducing Statutory Neonatal Care Leave & Pay.
(Available to all subscription tiers)
We’re implementing crucial updates to support new parents. In accordance with the UK government’s Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023, we’ve introduced a new type of parental leave: Statutory Neonatal Care Leave & Pay. This will allow eligible parents of babies requiring neonatal care to receive up to 12 weeks of leave and, if they qualify, pay. To provide maximum flexibility during this important time, this leave can be taken in blocks (following specific guidelines), with other parental leave options available in between. Our new feature includes pause and resume capabilities for both leave and pay to accommodate these varying needs.
Learn more about Neonatal Care Leave.
Get Ready for a Smooth End of Financial Year.
(Available to all subscription tiers)
EOFY is just around the corner, and we’re here to ensure you’re fully prepared. We’ve implemented all the necessary updates to your Payroll instance to comply with annual EOFY changes and new legislation requirements for the 2024/2025 financial year. We’ve compiled everything you need to know in our comprehensive 2024/2025 EOFY Hub.
Apply carryover based on an employee’s FTE score
(Available on all tiers with All-in-one Payroll)
Leave carryover just got a whole lot smarter. We’re thrilled to introduce pro-rata carryover, allowing you to apply carryover based on an employee’s FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) score. This ensures fairness and accuracy, especially for your part-time superstars.
Learn more about leave types and policies.
Sick of Sickness Reporting? We’ve Got You Covered.
(Available on Lite, Plus and Unlimited)
Say goodbye to the days of vague sickness reports; our revamped Sickness Report now delivers the nitty-gritty details you crave. We’re talking a clear, concise table that lays out exactly who was off, why, and when. No more guesswork.
Learn more about the Sickness Report.
Making Leave Requests Crystal Clear.
(Available on Lite, Plus, and Unlimited)
Transparency is key, and we’re empowering you to ensure it. Admins can now make notes and/or supporting documentation mandatory for specific leave types. This means fewer back-and-forths and faster approvals.
Learn more about making notes and reasons mandatory.
Keep a Finger on Sick Leave with ‘Notify When Sick’.
(Available to Classic Platinum, and EOS Unlimited subscription tiers)
Staying informed about employee wellbeing just got easier. Admins can now leverage the ‘Notify when sick leave exceeds a number of days in the last 12 months’ template. This allows you to set a threshold, and managers will receive an alert if an employee’s total sick leave within the last year surpasses that specified amount.
We’re always striving to make Employment Hero the best platform for you and your team. Keep your eyes peeled for more exciting updates coming your way next month..
