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The world of HR never stands still, and neither do we. With the launch of OrangeHRM Version 7.17, we’re continuing our mission to build HR software that grows with you. This latest release brings a wide range of enhancements designed to increase efficiency, simplify workflows, and empower employees and admins alike. From smarter notifications to advanced attendance tracking and powerful survey tools, 7.17 is packed with updates that matter.
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s new in OrangeHRM 7.17 and how these updates can elevate your HR experience.
Feedback is the heartbeat of employee engagement. With the launch of OrangeHRM Surveys, we bring powerful tools to capture and act on team sentiment.
Perfect for teams starting their feedback journey.
Key features:
2 pre-defined survey templates (eNPS and Employee Well-Being)
Target by department, role, or location
Anonymous or named responses
Mobile-friendly distribution
Graphical summaries and rich analytics
With quick setup and seamless access, Surveys Lite helps you gather insights without complexity.
When your organization needs a fully customizable survey solution, Surveys Pro delivers.
Pro Features include everything in Lite, plus:
Customizable templates
Drag-and-drop survey builder
Branding options
Advanced targeting by employee segments
Tailored feedback tools give you a deeper understanding and help shape culture, strategy, and retention efforts.
Internal engagement doesn’t stop when you’re away from your desk. With Buzz now accessible via the mobile app, employees can stay connected, celebrate milestones, and react to posts no matter where they are.
Buzz features on mobile:
View and post updates.
React to team achievements.
Comment and collaborate on company news.
Keeps morale high and builds community, even across hybrid or distributed teams.
Buzz, OrangeHRM’s internal social feed, just got more powerful. With the new Buzz Notifications, employees stay better connected than ever.
What’s new:
Email Notifications for Buzz updates.
Alerts for celebrations, shout-outs, or major announcements.
Enhanced team engagement and visibility across the organization.
Whether it's a birthday, work anniversary, or recognition moment, Buzz ensures your message is heard, both in-app and in inboxes. Keeping teams informed and recognized is a proven driver of engagement and retention. This update makes that even easier.
Stay in the loop without constantly checking the app. The introduction of push notifications ensures users are alerted instantly about time-sensitive updates.
What you’ll get notified about:
Leave applications, approvals, rejections, and cancellations.
Newly published documents or policies.
Hiring managers, rejoice! OrangeHRM 7.17 introduces direct integration with LinkedIn job postings, making it easier to find top talent.
New in Recruitment:
Publish job vacancies directly to LinkedIn.
Streamline the entire recruitment funnel.
This feature boosts job visibility and speeds up recruitment cycles without switching between platforms.
Accurate employee data is the foundation of effective HR management. In this release, OrangeHRM introduces stronger validations to prevent mismatched job or salary records. The new validations for job & salary data will prevent salary records outside of an employee's active employment dates and protect data accuracy during:
Job history updates
Employee terminations
Bulk uploads
Attendance management is getting a major upgrade in 7.17 with powerful features aimed at boosting precision and flexibility.
Track both exact punch-in/out times and rounded entries.
Improves visibility in reports.
Optional employee view settings.
Transparent timekeeping means fewer disputes and more trust. It also helps ensure accurate payroll and policy compliance.
The onboarding journey is now smoother and more personalized with the option to skip non-applicable forms.
Admins and new hires can mark specific forms as "Not Applicable".
Reduces form fatigue and irrelevant data collection
Personalization and speed are key to great onboarding. This enhancement keeps the process focused, relevant, and efficient.
Request Desk users now benefit from predefined request types, making it easier to launch and manage internal service workflows.
Request formats for common use cases.
Helps organizations set up request types quickly and accurately.
This feature speeds up adoption and efficiency, especially for teams new to digital request handling.
OrangeHRM 7.17 brings a suite of mobile app upgrades that make it easier for teams to stay connected, secure, and productive on the go. Whether employees are working remotely, traveling, or simply prefer managing HR tasks via their smartphone, these improvements offer greater flexibility, control, and responsiveness.
Here’s a deep dive into what’s new:
Password management just got easier. With in-app password reset and change options, users can manage their credentials without needing desktop access or IT support.
New capabilities:
Change passwords directly within the app.
Reset expired passwords on the fly.
Minimize downtime and support requests.
Employees no longer need to wait for desktop access or help desk assistance, critical during off-hours or when working remotely.
Data consistency is crucial, especially when it comes to employee contact details. With this update, admins can now restrict editing of work emails from the mobile app.
Toggle to enable/disable employee editing of work email fields.
Ensures consistency across HR records.
Prevents unintended errors or data mismatches.
Time management adapts to your payroll cycles. The app now supports semi-monthly timesheet formats, allowing organizations with semi-monthly pay periods to capture and manage time more accurately.
Highlights:
View and submit semi-monthly timesheets from your mobile.
Supports more payroll configurations.
Enables greater flexibility for global teams.
Employees can submit timesheets on the go, perfect for contractors, field teams, or organizations with multiple pay frequencies.
Choosing the right type of leave shouldn’t be confusing. With this update, HR teams can control the order in which leave types appear in the mobile app, making the process more intuitive for employees. Minimizes user error and improves clarity, especially for teams with many overlapping leave types.
Version 7.17 is more than just an update, it’s a commitment to smarter, more efficient HR. Whether you're focused on improving employee engagement, refining your recruitment strategy, or simply making daily HR operations more seamless, this release has something for you. Book a FREE demo to find out more!
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