Release Notes

17 Jan 2025

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New Features

Google Authenticator Integration:

The system now supports Google Authenticator as a secure option for multi-factor
authentication (MFA). Users can choose to verify their identity using either a One-Time
Password (OTP) sent to their registered email or through Google Authenticator during
the login process. These settings are one-time and permanent for enhanced security.

Improvements:

  1. Firewall restrictions preventing the upload and access of PDF has been resolved.
  2. Implemented enhanced certificate encoding to ensure secure and standardized
    digital certificate generation.
  3. Optimized the Job Opening screen for improved performance, usability, and faster
    data loading.
  4. Redeveloped the Overtime Report (Summary) for enhanced clarity, accuracy, and
    streamlined data presentation.
  5. A country selection dropdown field has been added to the Company Profile under
    the ‘Other’ tab, allowing users to specify the company’s country.
  6. When the ‘Jobs Feed’ icon is clicked on the recruitment dashboard, the system
    now displays detailed information about all current job openings. This
    enhancement allows users to easily view and access specific details, such as job
    titles, regions, departments, advertisement dates, and closing dates, directly from
    the dashboard.

 

3 Jan 2025

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New Features

 

1: Reporting Hierarchy in Manage Users

A new Reporting Hierarchy column has been added to the Manage Users screen. It
displays the assigned hierarchy levels (e.g., “1 Level” or “All Level”) for each user, making
it easier to manage and review reporting structures.

2: Birthday Buddy Role Setting

The Birthday Buddy option is now available under the Time App section in the role
settings. Admins can enable or disable this feature for specific roles, providing better
control over access to this functionality.

3: Face Attendance Setting

A new feature, Face Attendance, has been added under the Time Rules, Attendance, and
ESS Access section. This option enables attendance marking through facial recognition,
enhancing security and convenience.

4: Interviewer Assessment and Pre-Screening Integration:

Integrated support for interviewer assessment, video interviews, and prescreening
through platforms like Interviewer.ai, Maqsam, and Zoho Recruit to streamline the hiring
process.

Improvements

 

  1. The “PMS Make Right Based (Add/Edit View)” enables users to add or edit
    performance records based on the correct criteria. The interface is designed for
    efficient and accurate record management.
  2. LMS Rights Need to Work at Parent Level: LMS rights should be configured to
    work at the parent level to ensure proper access and control across the system.
  3. The CPL value is automatically calculated based on overtime hours. However, if
    the approved overtime is changed, the CPL value does not update correctly and
    cannot adjust automatically.

Security Updates

 

 

17 Dec 2024

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New Features

 

1: InsureKar Integration

We’ve introduced seamless InsureKar API integration to simplify employee insurance
management:

This integration ensures transparency, convenience, and a smoother experience for all.

2: Calendar Integration

The calendar is now available in LMS, and the Bilytica team will populate all events
based on the training schedule. This ensures better visibility and organization of training
activities for employees.

3: YouTube Link Integration in LMS

The LMS now supports YouTube links as per organizational demand, allowing seamless
integration of video content for enhanced learning experiences.

4: Performance Module Dashboard

The new Performance Module Dashboard provides a complete view of employee
appraisals and performance:

This feature improves transparency and enables data-driven performance management.

Improvements

  1. After creating a new account, a verification email is sent to the provided email
    address. Users must verify the email to complete the registration process
    successfully. This ensures that only valid email addresses are registered.

Bugs Fixed

3 Dec 2024

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New Features

  1. The Employee History report should be available, displaying the audit log
    report of all activities related to the employee’s records.
  2. The Overtime Uploader feature should be available to upload and manage
    overtime data efficiently.
  3. A new ‘Leave Code’ column has been added to the attendance register,
    allowing the specification of the leave type for employees (e.g., SL for Sick
    Leave, CL for Casual Leave, etc.).

Improvements

  1. The Payslip should be optimized across four areas (Pay, My Payslip, Email
    Salary Slip, and Payslip Report) by implementing a common function and
    updating to the new salary slip format.
  2. A shift-based system has been implemented, which includes 210 shifts with
    varying timings and working day combinations. As part of this update, shifts
    for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will be modified for all 25 branches to
    accommodate the new schedule requirements.

 

4 Nov 2024

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New Features

 

  1. Salary Disbursement: Added a feature to make it easier and faster to
    distribute employee salaries accurately and on time. Once salaries are
    disbursed, they cannot be rolled back.
  2. CV Parser: Integrated a CV Parser within the Applicant Tracking System
    (ATS) to automatically extract and organize candidate information from
    resumes, enhancing the recruitment process by saving time and improving
    data accuracy.
  3. Half Sandwich Rule: Added the Half Sandwich Rule, which deducts a
    half-day leave if an employee is absent for either the first or second half of
    the day. This rule is designed to track partial absences accurately. Only one
    rule—either Half Sandwich or Full Sandwich—can be applied at a time,
    ensuring no overlap between the two policies.

Improvements

 

  1. Loan Request Multiple Attachments: Enhanced the loan request process to
    allow employees to attach multiple documents, streamlining the submission
    and approval workflow for loan applications.
  2. Generate Password at User Creation: Implemented a feature that
    automatically generates a secure password during the user creation
    process, improving security.

 

23 Oct 2024

Improvement

Security Updates:

1. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Enhancements:
2. Expired Password Management:
3. Password Change and Browser Logout:
4. Forgot Password Enhancement:

10 Sep 2024

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New Features

  1. Employee 360 view: Added a new feature to the Attendance option in the Time screen, enhancing the timeline view for improved tracking and insights.

Improvements

  1. Dashboard: Added new features and improvements to the dashboard for better user navigation and data visibility.
  2. System Deduction Display : System deductions are now shown separately in the payroll sheet.
  3. Addition of Employee Code Column in PF Report: Introduced an Employee Code column in the PF report to provide clear identification and streamlined tracking of employees, enhancing data clarity and report accuracy.
  4. Enhanced Document Search Functionality: Upgraded the Employee Document Search bar for improved efficiency and precision, enabling faster and more accurate retrieval of documents within employee profiles.
  5. Team Tabbing: Implemented tabbing functionality in the Team section for improved navigation and organisation.
  6. Time – Attendance: Added a new feature to the Attendance option in the Time screen, providing enhanced functionality and insights.
  7. Time – Time Sheet: Added a new feature to the Time Sheet option in the Time screen, providing enhanced functionality and insights.
  8. Pay Tabbing: Introduced tabbing functionality to the Pay module for enhanced navigation and user experience.
  9. Time Tabbing: Added tabbing functionality to the Time module for improved navigation and ease of use.
  10. Request Screen Restructuring: The request screen has been restructured for improved usability and clarity.
  11. Recruitment – Job Posting Section: Improved the Job Posting section within the Recruitment module for enhanced usability and efficiency

 

19 Aug 2024

Improvements

 

  1. Loan Applications Restrictions: Employees are now restricted from applying for a loan if the
    loan amount exceeds their gross salary. Employees cannot apply for another loan until the first
    loan is fully repaid.
  2. Additional Columns for Employee Data: New columns for Department, Designation, and
    Location have been added to the system, allowing for more detailed and organized employee data management.
  3. Loan Instalment Feature: Introduced a new Loan Instalment feature, allowing employees to
    repay their loans in manageable instalments.
  4. Line Manager Goal Assignment: Added functionality to allow goals to be set and applied on
    behalf of line managers, streamlining the goal-setting process and ensuring alignment with team
    objectives.

Bugs Fixed

12 Aug 2024

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Improvements

  1. Modify Rights on My Profile: Users can now easily change their own profile settings in the “My
    Profile” section. This makes it easier for users to customize and manage their own profiles.
  2. Dashboard Design Update: The dashboard has been redesigned to provide a more user-friendly
    and modern look. The new design improves navigation and makes it easier to access key features.

Bugs Fixed

Release Notes

24 July 2024

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New Features

  1. We are excited to introduce the Multiple Shift feature, allowing users to manage
    and schedule multiple shifts within the system.
  2. You can now search for employees using their Employee code throughout the
    system. This makes it easier and faster to find the right employee records.
  3. Profile pictures are now displayed in the Organization chart. This helps to easily
    identify team members and enhances the visual representation of the team
    structure.
  4. We’ve integrated Google Calendar with PayPeople. All events from the PayPeople
    calendar will now be automatically pushed to Google Calendar, ensuring your
    schedules are synchronized and up-to-date across platforms.
  5. You can now manually add arrear days, and the system will automatically
    calculate the salary accordingly. This feature ensures accurate adjustments for any
    missed or delayed payments.
  6. A new feature now tracks Idle time duration within the company profile to
    enhance system security. This helps monitor and manage periods of inactivity to
    ensure secure and efficient use of resources.
  7. Admins can now manually Add overtime on a per-day basis. This feature allows
    you to add overtime hours for specific dates as needed.
  8. The system now automatically generates Compensatory leave (CPL) for
    employees who work on weekends or holidays. Additionally, there is a new option
    in the profile settings to specify which employees are eligible for overtime and
    which are eligible for CPL.
  9. Introducing a new feature in the On Boarding and Off Boarding process: the
    ability to hand over authority to a new supervisor. This ensures a smooth transition
    and continuity of responsibilities when an employee leaves the organization.

Improvements

  1. You can now search for employees using their Employee code throughout the
    system. This makes it easier and faster to find the right employee records.

Bugs Fixed

 

Release Notes

27 June 2024

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Feature

  1. For new browsers, you need to send an email for OTP code and on the user screen
    need a flag for MFA Admin user should be MFA enabled.

Improvement

  1. Email notification for Course Enrollment and Course completion .
  2. Attendance Regulation Report how data in reports after approval.

Bugs

Release Notes

6 June 2024

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Feature

  1. To assist clients in using the system, we are adding the Page Tip tool.
  2. Now Reporting hierarchy enable for other Admin and Role.
  3. Now the Org chart define in two parts.
  4. Presence Insight dashboard has been live.
  5. Now you can add customize template for Leave requests
  6. We are added Task Report in Report Screen

Bugs

 

Release Notes

22 May 2024

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Feature

  1. We are introducing a Time Entry Summary for modify attendance on a Role
    based.
  2. All Reports should be on Reporty Hierarchy base.
  3. Now the Confirmation date will be shown on Employee Profile overview.
  4. Introduce Leave Absence dashboard in Analytics Screen .

Bugs

Release Notes

8 May 2024

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Feature

  1. We are introducing a Time Entry Summary for modify attendance hours due to
    some reason and Approval for Time Summary
  2. Introduce three reports time entry summary ,Night shift report , Department
    headcount report
  3. Now you can create employee when employee will be hired through recruitment
    module
  4. Now Client will provide ratings on Ticket and give feedback as well.

Bugs

Release Notes

22 Apr 2024

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Feature

  1. We are introducing a Mass Transfer Feature in Paypeople .
  2. Now You can add scorm 1.2 package in Course content. (Recommended ispring )

Bugs

Release Notes

25 Mar 2024

Feature

  1. We are launching Survey Module in Paypeople.
  2. Now You can create survey with Different type of Questions like (Free text ,
    likeart scale , free text ).
  3. You can Create template of Survey in future
  4. You can create Anonymous and Non Anonymous survey for user.

 

Improvement

  1. Now we can add Video,PDF,xls, in LMS content screen
  2. We can add Iframe in Content screen as well.
  3. We have enhance Assignment module now you can add video ,pdf ,xls as
    assignment

 

Release Notes

22 Feb 2024

Improvements

  1. Now you can allow Field Level Permission on (ESS) My Profile screen.
  2. Department add in criteria for Expense Approval Workflow.
  3. PaySlip modified for Rayn Group.

 

Release Notes

5 Feb 2024

Improvements

  1. Now you can allow Field Level Permission on Team (Employee) screen.
  2. Now your system work as Reporter hierarchy structure
  3. Assets and Leave history also be right base.
  4. In Attendance detail report Leave details also be added (paid ,unpaid ).
  5. Probation date Notification added in Email Notification.
  6. Remarks are mandatory for Attendance Regulation Request.
  7. Now Attendance Resync button show on Employee Attendance Screen.
  8. Now you can approve multiple requests on Leave & Attendance regulation.

Bugs

 

Release Notes

11 Jan 2024

Feature

  1.  Multiple employment Types: Administrators can create multiple employee
    categories, there will be 4 categories created for leaves: FTE confirmed,
    FTE probation, Contractual confirmed, and Contractual probation.
  2. Other categories such as interns, consultants we will add them to the policy
    separately
  3. Once employment types will be changed to “permanent” then automatically
    added new policy
  4. Prorated annual leave: The system prorated annual leave entitlements for
    employees who join the company mid-year.
  5. Validity period for carried forward leaves: Administrators can specify the
    validity period for annual leave. For example, if the validity period is set to
    one month, then any unused annual leave will expire after one month of the
    start of the next leave year.

Important Alert !!

In case of wrong leave balance and leaves removed from employees
profiles it will revert with correct balance as soon.

 

Release Notes

3 Jan 2024

Improvements

  1. Flexible Shift added in Shift screen.
  2. Multiple check in and check out for all devices Go live (Beta Phase).
  3.  Leave Reports are the right base.

Bugs

Release Notes

20 Dec 2023

Improvements

  1. Employee action rights add in Manage role screen to prevent all request showing
    on a self service account .
  2. In the Task Module we Add Filters for ESS and Admin.
  3. Redesign ESS Task screen

Bugs

Release Notes

6 Dec 2023

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New Feature

  1. Now you can Transfer employees from one company to another.
  2. Inter company Transfer is right based as well.

Improvements

  1. Employee action design has been improved and fix action list issue
  2. In License module we have add on Filters.
  3. Pending ,Approved and Rejected filter add in Request screen

Bugs

10 Nov 2023

Improvements

  1. Add new Leave Detail report.
  2. Add new Employee Leave Balance report.
  3. Now Payslip is Password protected via email.

Bugs Fixed

Release Notes

18 Oct 2023

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Improvements

  1. Assessment Module Questionnaires edit properties has been enhanced .
  2. Now you can add multiple Question type (radio, multi-select ,Yes/NO ,True
    and False) etc.
  3. Assessment screen added in Candidate Quickview.
  4. Hiring Pipeline introduced in Job Opening and Candidate Screen.

Bugs Fixed

 

Release Notes

9 Oct 2023

Improvements

  1. Add a new check related to leave reason in Leave type screen.
  2. Now HR request show all request name separately.
  3. Now Email Notification is right based.
  4. Add validation in the Approval workflow.
  5. Now delete button in payroll its functional.
  6. Add Inprogress ,Close and Re-Open Ticket template.

Bugs Fixed

25 Sep 2023

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Improvements

  1. Employee directory design modification.
  2. Now the Employee directory for ESS right base.
  3. Now Multi-Currency is available on Company Level.
  4. Redesign HR Request layout.
  5. Support and Ticket Module Integrate with Paypeople plus and add new Filter (Bugs , New Development ,All ).
  6. Project wise calculation report added in System.
  7.  Automated email notifications can be set up to celebrate birthdays, job anniversaries, new joiner, announcements, and other custom events for selected or all employees.

Bugs Fixed

 

14 Sep 2023

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Improvements

  1. Employee Action history now shows in Timeline for Admin and ESS.
  2. Now the Time Sheet Report will be Employee wise and Project wise.
  3. Employee Directory Screen Add in System with Right base.
  4. Pay Slip Format provided on Company Level.

Bugs Fixed

 

 

5 Sep 2023

Improvements

 

  1. Edit Profile enhancement on ESS level .
  2. Redesign login and signup screen.
  3. Now you can search on Team screen at any page
  4. Expense Request Approval Amount process has been improved.
  5. Now You can request in Action form for Profile picture and docs.
  6. Add Profile Editable check in TimeApp.
  7. Multiple attachments add in expense requests .
  8. Auth Token has been improved for better System Security.

Bugs Fixed

 

24 August 2023

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Improvements

  1. To empower employees to keep their personal information up-to-date, PayPeople will allow them to edit their own profiles with admin approval. Here’s how it will work.. Edit Role >> Set up a role on the Manage Role screen with different levels of access and permissions. Create a role that grants limited access to view or edit personal profile information, while an “Admin” role has full access and approval rights.
  2. ESS Screen: Provide employees with an “Edit Profile” option where they can make changes to their personal information, such as contact details, address, emergency contacts, or other relevant fields. This screen will only allow editing of information allowed by the administrator, for this purpose it will redirect to the Employee Action Form screen where you can put information you want to change.
  3. Employee view or access rights for other employee information.

Set up a role on the Manage Role screen with different levels of access and permissions. Allowing employees to view other employees’ information enhances transparency, facilitates collaboration, and facilitates better communication within the organization. Here’s how it will be implemented

Bugs

 

04 August 2023

 

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Bugs

Half day and full-day leave icon issue has been fixed in the Time screen.

 

02 August 2023

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  1. Redesign Side Menu and Header in Paypeople.
  2. Redesign Company Info Like Apps, Upgrade Plan, Payments Settings, and Company List.
  3. Now you can select Multi Organization through this drop-down.
  4. Redesign Logout Module in Paypeople.
  5. Redesign Sign in Page in Paypeople.
  6.  Redesign Signup Page in Paypeople .

Bugs Fixed

 

21 July 2023

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  1. Redesign Logout Screen Admin and ESS.
  2. Introduce the Work Processor in the Manage User screen. Work Processor has all rights about Approval ( Approve,Reject, delete ) requests at any stage.
  3. Now Admin can see Location Based HR Requests.
  4. You can add only one time Leave opening balance in Edit Profile > Leave .

 

19 July 2023

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New Feature

  1. Introduce Employee Tracking Module in System.

Improvements

  1. Redesign Login Page.
  2. Redesign Signup Page .
  3. Redesign Forgot Password page.
  4. Added Grid view in Recruitment Module all screens.
  5. Unhide Expense Screen in Setup.
  6. Redesign Master Data Screen.
  7. When you apply for half-day leave than you will select the first half or second half and
    also, see relevant reports.

 

12 July 2023

 

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Improvements

 

  1. Added Scroller in Goal Reports
  2. Redesign ESS Screen Module.
  3. Grid view added in all Pagination Pages.
  4. (i)Info added in leave type.
  5. Now you can add leave opening balance through edit profile >Leave
  6. Now Over time, policy min-max checks are workable and the impact will be only Payroll .
  7. Payroll Dashboard Hide due to Optimization of System.
  8. Search Field in System 90% Follow the same design style.
  9. Grid view implements an ESS payslip screen.
  10. Now Super admin created a Self Service account in Multi Organization and re
    active.
  11. Task Created Date Column also added in Employee Detail.
  12. Back Button 95% added in System.
  13. Now all these Options are right-based.

 

Bugs Fixed

 

06 July 2023

 

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New Feature

 

  1. Conditional workflow adding in Approval Configuration for all request
    except for Goals.
  2. Now Changes in allowance or deduction in Payroll should be highlighted
    with a color change, and there should be a comment box in the allowance
    screen for approval.

 

Improvements

 

  1. Redesign Employee Admin Screen.
  2. Redesign Team Screen.
  3. Now you can search through Employee Code in Payroll Screen.
  4. The page Navigation issue has been resolved in Team Screen.
  5. Now you can Search through Employee Code in the Attendance screen.
  6. Now you can search employees on Document Request.
  7. Now you can search Employee through Cnic in the Team screen.
  8. Select Entries have been increasing from 50 to 500 in Payroll Screen.
  9. Redesign all HR Requests.

Bugs Fixed

 

 

Important Notes

Google Calendar has been disabled as per the 2023 policy in the Paypeople for SSO feature when it will be live we will inform you.

 

16 June 2023

 

New Feature

  1. Performance Evaluation Report.
  2. Appraisal Status Report.
  3. Gross Salary Report.

Improvements

  1. Redesign the Payroll Screen Create a New Button.

Bugs Fixed

 

08 June 2023

 

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New Feature

 

  1. Now Bulk Uploader in Overtime.
  2. Now Expense Request in Paypeople.
  3. Now Loan Request in Paypeople.
  4. Now Employee Action Workflow available in Paypeople.
  5. Now HR Requests is right-based.

Improvements

  1. Redesign Create New Job Opening Module.
  2. Redesign Create New Candidate Module.
  3. Redesign Schedule Interview Module.
  4. Redesign Log an Interview Module.
  5. Redesign Assessment Module.

 

Bugs Fixed

 

24 May 2023

 

New Feature

 

  1.  Now Multi-Selection Feature in Overtime.

Improvements

 

  1. Redesign Goal Request Module.
  2. Redesign Self Appraisal Screen Module.
  3. Redesign the Appraisal Cycle Module.
  4. Redesign KRA Module.
  5. Redesign Competency Module.
  6. Redesign Skill Set Module.
  7. Optimize Attendance Activity Report.

Bugs Fixed

 

 

15 May 2023

 

Improvements

  1. Now you can Add Target (Monthly, Quarterly, Yearly).
  2. Redesign Dept Module.
  3. When we update Target history will be maintained.
  4. Redesign Dashboard Sidebar Menu for all packages.

Bugs Fixed

 

04 May 2023

 

Bugs Fixed

 

Recruitment Module Bugs Fixed

Other Bugs

 

 

03 May 2023

Bugs Fixed

 

 

13 April 2023

Bugs Fixed:

 

24 March 2023

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New Features:

 

HR Letter Request

Location-based Payroll Processing & its approvals

Location-based Documents

Monthly Inputs & approvals

Documents Expiry

Off-Cycle Payroll

 

Bugs Fixed: