What’s New in TeamLease HCM [Oct 2024 Releases]

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Client Logo introduced for employees for both app and web:

Enhancement 

Module: Core HR 

Available on App & Web (employee)

Problems Getting Addressed: –

Clients were not able to see the company logo earlier, with this enhancement the logo is now visible to all employees.

Why is it important? 

  • Enhanced Brand Visibility: The logo adds a touch of personalization, reinforcing the client company’s identity each time an employee logs in.
  • Improved User Experience: Familiar company branding creates a more welcoming and engaging user interface.
  • Consistent Branding Across Platforms: The logo appears uniformly on both the app and the web, allowing for seamless brand recognition.

Able to add effective days while assigning future shifts:

Feature Type – Enhancement

Module – Shift

Available – Web only 

User – Admin persona only 

Problems Getting Addressed: –

Clients required a feature wherein employees will have fixed shifts, but their Week-off will vary each week, given that they are classified as blue-collar workers.

Currently, we have a bulk update option for the previous date and we are looking for Future dates.

Benefits of This Enhancement:

  1. Improved Scheduling Flexibility: Admins can now plan shifts in advance while accommodating flexible week-off schedules.
  2. Enhanced Efficiency: The ability to bulk update future shifts saves time and minimizes errors in manual scheduling.
  3. Better Support for Blue-Collar Workforce: Provides a scheduling solution tailored to the unique needs of blue-collar employees.

Process Flow 

Auto assignment of shift for new joiners:

Feature Type – Enhancement

Module – Shift

Available – Web only 

User – Admin

Problems Getting Addressed: –

Shift should be assigned to employees automatically when new joiners are added to the platform

Key Benefits:

  1. Efficiency and Time Savings: Automates the shift assignment process, freeing up admin time for other tasks.
  2. Error Reduction: Minimizes the risk of manual errors, ensuring consistent and accurate shift assignments.
  3. Smooth Onboarding for New Joiners: New employees will now see their shifts scheduled immediately upon being added, contributing to a smoother onboarding experience.

Process Flow 

The transaction history of an employee should also be redirected to the new RM 

Feature Type – Enhancement

Module – Request

Available – Web & App

User – Manager

Problems Getting Addressed: –

In case of a new manager’s assignment, the new manager should have access to all the transaction history of that employee, and all the pending transactions for Leave, Attendance, and Expenses will be forwarded to the new reporting manager.

Key Benefits:

  1. Efficient Handover: All relevant transaction history and pending requests are instantly transferred to the new RM, reducing delays and administrative workload.
  2. Improved Continuity: With full visibility into the employee’s history, the new reporting manager can make more informed decisions on pending requests and better support the employee.
  3. Enhanced Managerial Control: The new reporting manager gains immediate access to important data, enabling quick responses to pending transactions and accurate record-keeping.

Expense Settings Enhancement Part 1:

Feature Type – Enhancement

Module – Expense

Available – Web & App

User – Employee

Problems Getting Addressed: –

The Expense module shall allow users to raise expense claims for multiple categories (Trip, Advances, and Reimbursement) via the module dashboard, redirecting them to the claim form. The feature shall allow the user to raise group reimbursement and claim the group reimbursement as one request set.

Key Benefits:

  1. Enhanced Flexibility: Employees can select from multiple categories on the dashboard, ensuring that all types of expenses—whether for trips, advances, or reimbursements—are easily accessible and manageable.
  2. Simplified Claim Management: The group reimbursement feature allows employees to submit multiple related expenses under a single request, reducing the number of individual claims and saving time.
  3. Improved User Experience: With clear options and an intuitive process, employees can now submit claims more accurately and efficiently.

Admin to Approve/Reject the Leave and attendance request on behalf of RM

Feature Type – Enhancement

Module – Leave & Attendance Requests

Available – Web 

User – Admin

Problems Getting Addressed: –

Admin should be provided with access to Apply/Reject leave and Attendance requests also if the request is already approved should have access to cancel it as currently this activity is done from the backend.

Key Benefits:

  1. Increased Administrative Flexibility: Admins can now assist with leave and attendance approvals when reporting managers are unavailable, ensuring continuity in request processing.
  2. Reduced Dependence on Backend Support: By empowering admins with these rights, the need for backend intervention is minimized, streamlining the approval process.
  3. Enhanced Control Over Employee Requests: Admins can manage and, if necessary, cancel approved requests, maintaining better oversight of leave and attendance records.

Exit Module Enchancement:

Feature Type – Enhancement

Module – Exit

Available – Web 

User – Manager & Employee

Problems Getting Addressed: – 

The employee should not be able to select their LWD beyond their official notice period days i.e. 60 days/90 days. 

This extension or any other preferred LWD option should be with the Manager and it will go under approval. 

Key Benefits:

  1. Enhanced Compliance: By enforcing LWD restrictions in line with official notice periods, this feature aligns with organizational exit policies.
  2. Managerial Oversight: Managers have greater control over exceptions, allowing them to handle cases that require LWD adjustments via an approval workflow.
  3. Streamlined Process: This feature simplifies the exit process by ensuring notice period adherence while maintaining flexibility through manager-controlled approvals.

These functionalities are now live in our product! 

To provide feedback on all the above features and enhancements, reach out to us here: https://forms.gle/1Wyhz8dYEYHNbCDw9

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