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Better HR May 2025 – Product Update and New Features

Written by Myo Zaw Hein
Updated over 10 months ago

As May wraps up, we’re excited to share how your Better HR and Better Jobs platforms just got even better. From performance upgrades to workflow enhancements, here’s a full breakdown of the latest improvements and fixes across web, mobile, and iOS platforms.

Better HR – Web

Enhancements & Features

  • Leave & Project-based payment Analytics: Shows data for 30 days prior to the selected date.

  • Audit Logs: Monthly change records are now logged and stored.

  • Bank Details Mass Import: New validation forms and endpoint for employer/employee bank data.

  • Allowance/Deduction Mass Import: Improved validation, structure, and UI support.

  • Employee Directory Export: Added fields for probation end date, contract start/end dates.

  • Microsoft & Gmail OAuth Guides: Added in Settings > Security.

  • Vietnam OT Style: OT multiplier now uses Profile × Weekday × Project.

  • Shift Settings: Added attendance setting for shift multiplier.

  • Position Closure: Recruitment ATS now supports position closure flow (backend & frontend).

  • Holiday Tracking: Holidays are captured under Off Days in dashboard attendance view.

  • Duplicate Shifts: New button to delete duplicate shifts in Duty Roster.


Bug Fixes

  • Attendance Edit: Fixed issue preventing editing after creation.

  • Incorrect Timesheet Check-in: Resolved off-day check-in/out time recording errors.

  • Salary Sync: Resolved mismatch in "Basic Salary This Month" after mass import.

  • Allowance Import: Fixed issue where some values weren’t updated in employee profiles.

  • Leave Type Editing: Addressed bugs in editing leave types.

  • Payroll UI: Alignment fixes in payroll table.

  • Default Attendance: Fixed missing default attendance for new policies.

  • Leave Submission Error Messages: Improved clarity for “days in advance” requirement.

  • Project-Based Pay Duplicates: Fixed duplication issue in payslip due to pusher failure.

  • Mass Import Processing: Resolved freeze during allowance/deduction file upload.


Better HR – Android (v3.12.40)

Improvements

  • Phone Login UX: Automatically pre-selects +84 (Vietnam) for SMS OTP login.

  • Auto-Fill Employee Info: Mobile app pulls existing data if already filled on dashboard.


Better HR – iOS (v3.8.85)

Bug Fixes & Enhancements

  • Leave Calendar Bug: Corrected mismatched day/date in Vietnamese language mode.

  • Auto-Fill on First Login: Pulls existing employee info from dashboard.

  • Phone Login: Auto-selects +84 country code for Vietnam users.

  • Payslip View: Fixed missing salary and project-based OT details in mobile.

  • Settings Query: Optimized app settings page for smoother experience.


Better Jobs – Web

Feature Addition

  • CMS Search Widget: New search terms collection and widget for Better Jobs CMS.


Better Jobs – Android (v1.1.5)

Bug Fixes

  • Country Mismatch: Resolved Sri Lanka users seeing Myanmar job ads.

  • Job Application Flow: Fixed issue preventing "Next" button after photo upload.


Better Jobs – iOS (v1.0.9)

Bug Fixes & Stability Improvements
Job Application Issues:

  • Proceeding without profile picture or CV is now blocked.

  • Loading issues resolved during job application and home screen (non-Myanmar countries).

  • Fixed duplicate CV submission if user taps submit multiple times.

  • Resolved auto-filled data from previous candidate during new registration.

  • Application page freezing issue fixed for fully completed profiles.

  • Push Notification Bug: Resolved country preference mismatch for vacancy ads.


Backend Optimizations (Better HR)

  • Removed Unused Logic: “Last Active” middleware inference removed.

  • Lambda Endpoints Refactor: Updated lambda backend endpoints.

  • Payroll Calculation Fixes: Resolved deduction rate mismatch and absent half-day issues.

  • Summarized Reports: Now factor attendance shift multiplier for working day calculations.

  • Sri Lanka Payroll: Fixed blank screen when downloading T10 form.

  • Customer Health Score Tab: Shows yesterday's attendance rate.

Thank you for growing with us —
Better HR Product Team

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