SmartESS Release Notes 3.0.8.0 MP26

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SmartESS 3.0.8.0 MP26 Release

Release Date: 24-May-2023

Module Version: 3.0.8.0 MP26

Maturity Status: QA Approved

Compatibility

Application Version
SmartHCM MP26 4.0.8.0
SmartHCM Flutter Mobile App. (Android) 2.0.3.0
SmartHCM Flutter Mobile App. (iOS) 1.0.2.0
SmartHCM e-Recruitment 2.0.0.2
SmartHCM Webservice 2.3.3.0
SmartHCM Attendance Uploading Utility 1.1.1.0
SmartHCM Notification Sender Utility 1.0.0.0
SmartHCM WebAPI 1.0.0.2

Enhancement

  • Power BI Reports - Power BI Reports:

In today's data-driven world, Business Intelligence (BI) Reports have become indispensable tools for organizations to gain valuable insights and make informed decisions. These reports leverage powerful analytics platforms like Power BI to transform raw data into meaningful visualizations, enabling users to understand complex information at a glance. The importance of BI Reports lies in their ability to provide real-time and accurate data analysis, driving efficiency, productivity, and strategic decision-making across various departments and industries.

The following four BI Reports have been provided in this release:

I. Daily Attendance Status Count Report:

1. Chart Representation: Bar Chart showcasing the count of Attendance Statuses on a daily basis.

2. Search Filters: Improved data processing and filtering algorithms for faster report generation with all the related filter widgets.

3. Enhanced interactivity: Users can now drill down into specific locations, and departments, for detailed attendance status information.

4. Tool Tips: Included tool tips with additional information for each bar in the chart.

5. Enhanced Design: Streamlined design for better readability and visual appeal.

6. Widgets: Provided the different widgets with a graphical bar representation of different attendance-wise statuses. The provided name of widgets are Attendance Status Location Wise, Attendance Status Dept/Div./Section Wise, Attendance Status Employment Type Wise, Attendance Status Category Wise, Attendance Status Grade Wise, Attendance Status Position Wise, Attendance Status Time Slot Wise and Attendance Status shift Wise.

7. Employee details: The new Employee Details Widget offers a concise and detailed overview of employee attendance for a given day. Users can access essential information such as employee names, attendance status (present, absent, late, etc.), and any relevant information associated with each employee's attendance.

II. Daily Attendance Status Percent Report:

1. Chart Representation: Bar chart representing the percentage distribution of attendance statuses on a daily basis.

2. Date Wise Report: Incorporated a time-based slicer for users to view attendance status percentages for a specific date range.

3. Improved Color Scheme and Legend: Enhanced color scheme and legend to improve clarity and interpretation of the data.

4. Interactive Tool Tips: "Implemented interactive tool tips to display exact percentage values upon hovering over each slice.

5. Widgets: Provided the different widgets with a graphical bar representation of different attendance-wise statuses in terms of percentage view.The provided name of widgets are Attendance Status Location Wise, Attendance Status Dept/Div./Section Wise, Attendance Status Employment Type Wise, Attendance Status Category Wise, Attendance Status Grade Wise, Attendance Status Position Wise, Attendance Status Time Slot Wise and Attendance Status shift Wise.

6. Employee details: The new Employee Details Widget offers a concise and detailed overview of employee attendance for a given day. Users can access essential information such as employee names, attendance status (present, absent, late, etc.), and any relevant information associated with each employee's attendance.

III. Payroll Report:

1. Enhanced Payroll Reporting: Updated the payroll report with the latest payroll data for accurate calculations and insights on a relevant date.

2. Refined visualizations: Bar chart showcasing payroll expenses by department, a line chart representing payroll trends over time, and a table summarizing payroll details.

3. Search Filters: Implemented interactive filters to allow users to analyze payroll data by various dimensions such as department, position, or employee.

4. Quick Reference Widgets: Added widgets to display relevant total payroll expenses for quick reference.

5. Widgets: Optimized the report's performance to handle large datasets more efficiently with a display of different salary-wise widgets. The provided name of widgets are Location Wise Net Salary, Department Wise Net Salary, Category Wise Net Salary, Month Wise Net Salary, Year Wise Net Salary, Quarter Wise Net Salary, Break Up Of Net Salary, Position Wise Net Salary and Grade Wise Net Salary.

IV. Head Count Report:

1. Chart Representation: The Head count report includes interactive Bar and Pie chart graphs that provide a visual representation of headcount data.

2. Widgets: Introduced a different comprehensive headcount report providing an overview of employee counts by department and position. The provided name of widgets are Head Count Location Wise, Head Count Department Wise, Head Count Category Wise, Head Count Age Range Wise, Head Count Employee Type Wise, Head Count Service Tenure Range wise, Head Count Martial Status Wise, Head Count Grade Wise and Head Count Position Wise.

3. One-Click Report Generation from BI Report Columns: Included a stacked column chart illustrating head counts by department, with the ability to drill down into each department for more detailed information by clicking on a particular column chart.

4. Matrix Visualization: Implemented a matrix visualization to display head counts by both department and position, facilitating comparison and analysis.

5. Search Filters: Users can now select specific departments or positions to focus on and observe the corresponding head counts.

6. Enhanced Report Navigation and Layout for Improved User Experience: Improved report navigation and layout for better user experience.

These enhancements aim to improve the usability, visual appeal, and analytical capabilities of the Power BI reports. We have incorporated user feedback and suggestions to provide a more comprehensive and insightful experience.

Fixed Issues

  • LocationTracking.aspx - Location Tracking: Location tracking was not visible on the screen. Also, data was not showing in the Filter panel.
  • Leave Report - Leave Requests and Balances: The system was not showing "Leave Balances" of subordinates if the supervisor has no rights of any "Location" even if the subordinate was showing in the "Employee" combo box in the "Report Specific Parameters" form as per the "Define Workflow" rights.
  • EmployeeWiseRoster.aspx - Employee Wise Roster: Employee was not able to see his roster in view-only mode.
  • IndividualTimeSheetAdvanced.aspx - Individual Time Sheet (Advanced): The position name was truncating in the report.
  • 'ManageRequest.aspx - Manage Request: "Number" base field in the "Request Fields Setup" screen, was also accepting "Text" in the field.