Summary
February has been a game-changing month for Better HR and Better Jobs as we rolled out significant updates that enhance payroll, recruitment, employee management, and system stability. We know that HR teams and recruiters need tools that work seamlessly, and this month, we've taken a major step forward in making HR operations smoother, job recruitment easier, and payroll processing more intuitive.
This update covers all the latest improvements, fixes, and new features that will help your business stay efficient and ahead of the curve.
Payroll Gets Smarter & More Flexible
Payroll is the heartbeat of any organization, and we've introduced several improvements to make it more intuitive, precise, and regionally adaptable:
Chinese Yuan (CNY) Support: You can now process payroll in Chinese Yuan (CNY), offering more flexibility for global operations.
Enhanced UI & Data Alignment: Payroll data is now center-aligned for better readability and organization.
Vietnam Payroll Adjustments: The 14-schedule-days check logic has been updated to ensure accurate payroll calculations.
Payslip Fixes: Issues with Khmer language allowances/deductions in PDF payslips have been fixed, along with display problem for Sri Lanka EPF 12 and ETF 3 deductions.
Project-Based Pay Enhancements: UI issues in project-based payment requests were resolved, and withdrawal status updates now reflect correctly.
With these enhancements, payroll processing is now more seamless and regionally optimized, making sure employees get paid correctly and on time.
Streamlined Recruitment & ATS Enhancements
We’ve made significant strides in improving applicant tracking and recruitment, ensuring that hiring the right talent is now faster and easier:
New Bank Transfer Payment for ATS Credit System: Employers can now top up their ATS balance using bank transfers, providing more flexibility in managing recruitment budgets.
Instant Push Notifications for New CVs: Recruiters now receive real-time alerts when candidates submit their CVs, keeping the hiring process moving efficiently.
Improved Candidate Profile Views: Both the Better HR Android and iOS apps now display candidate profiles more clearly.
Job Listings Sorted by Recent Posts: Jobs now automatically appear from newest to oldest, ensuring that the most recent job postings get better visibility.
Fixed Location Filtering in Job Search: Previously, Myanmar-based job searches displayed jobs from other countries—this has been corrected.
Job Post Detail Refinements: "Experience" and "on-site work" fields have been removed from job post detail pages in Better Jobs iOS, making postings cleaner and more relevant.
With these enhancements, recruiters can now manage applications faster, keep track of candidates more efficiently, and ensure job listings are displayed correctly.
Better Leave, Attendance & Duty Roster Management
HR teams now have more accurate and user-friendly leave and attendance tracking, reducing errors and improving transparency:
Leave Import History Visibility Fixed: HR users can now correctly see which admin performed leave imports, ensuring better record-keeping.
Late not longer shown for Leave employees
Filtered Leave Data Issue Fixed: Returning to the leave module no longer shows outdated filtered data.
Duty Roaster Enhancements: The total number of selected days is now displayed in the calendar, providing better visibility when scheduling shifts.
These updates help ensure that attendance tracking, leave management, and duty scheduling are now more intuitive and error-free.
Performance Appraisals & Employee Management Upgrades
Managing performance and employee data is now more precise with new visibility controls and improved filters:
Performance Appraisal Visibility Enhanced: HR teams now have better control over who can see which performance appraisals.
Fixed Push Notification Issues on Mobile: Clicking an appraisal notification now correctly displays all details instead of showing a blank page.
New Probation & Contract End-Date Filters: HR managers can now filter employees based on probation or contract end dates, making it easier to track tenure and performance evaluations.
Vietnamese Name Import Fixed: Vietnamese names now import correctly when using Excel mass employee import, eliminating past issues of unreadable characters.
These improvements ensure that performance appraisals, employee evaluations, and database management are more structured and reliable.
Security & Platform Stability Enhancements
Security and stability remain a top priority for Better HR, and this month we focused on making the platform more secure, streamlined, and responsive:
Fixed Login Issues for specific email addresses
Payroll Form Export Errors Fixed: Form 15 payroll export issues have been fully resolved.
Push Notification Reliability Improved: Push notifications for Better Jobs CMS are now more stable and deliver correctly across devices.
These updates make Better HR safer and more efficient while improving user experience across all platforms.
Additional System & Backend Enhancements
Intercom Button Fixed: Page load times improved by resolving Intercom ping issues.
Improved Offboarding Experience: Deactivated employees are now excluded from offboarding pop-ups.
Job Listing SEO Boost: Facebook meta images now correctly appear when sharing job posts on LinkedIn.
Backend Stability Fixes: Resolved monthly backup file directory errors to prevent data loss.
Better Mobile App Experience
Better HR Android
Fixed QR scanner crashes on certain Android devices.
Resolved attendance reminder cache issues.
Fixed an issue where off-day check-in reminders were still being sent.
Better HR iOS
Spelling errors in employee tax information (Cambodia) corrected.
Fixed crashes when accessing the People tab > Department directory.
Attachments in announcements are now viewable.
Better Jobs iOS & Android
Country code selection during registration now updates correctly.
Location filter in job searches now correctly displays Myanmar jobs only.
Fixed duplicate file uploads in job assignments.
With these fixes, mobile users can now enjoy a smoother and more bug-free experience.
Looking Ahead 🚀
With these updates, Better HR and Better Jobs continue to deliver a seamless, secure, and efficient HR and recruitment experience. These changes not only fix critical bugs but also introduce powerful new capabilities that empower HR teams, recruiters, and employees.
Coming next month, expect more automation in payroll, deeper AI integration for hiring insights, and additional platform security updates.
Thank you for being part of our journey, and stay tuned for even bigger improvements! 🎉