Product Spotlight

Hey Voyagers!If you missed our Q4 "What's New" webinar, you missed some exciting announcements! This quarter's theme—"intelligence at work, people at heart"—really captures what we're all about: leveraging the best technology (hello, AI! 👋) to make your lives easier, so you can focus on what matters most—your people.As Thomas shared in the webinar, when intelligence works for your business, employees thrive. They're more engaged, have clearer growth opportunities, and enjoy a better overall experience. And that's exactly what these new releases are designed to do.🎥 See the full webinar here. 🎬 And be sure to check out the demos:We showcased three game-changing features that bring this theme to life: 1️⃣ Engagement Surveys with our People Matter Framework – New updates to help you capture and act on employee feedback more effectively. 2️⃣ Personio Assistant for Employees – Your employees can now get instant answers to their HR questions, 24/7. 3️⃣ Career Frameworks for Performance &a

Hey Voyagers!As we celebrate Personio's 10-year anniversary, we're more excited than ever about what's ahead. Our founding belief still drives everything we do: Personio exists to unlock the power of people for organizations around the world.Your HR Superpowers Just Got Stronger 💪Over the past decade, we've all witnessed incredible transformation in HR—from navigating a global pandemic to embracing new technologies and evolving workplace expectations. The pace of change keeps accelerating, and we know you're facing complex challenges every day, whether it's keeping up with regulations, adapting to new employee expectations, or leveraging emerging technologies like AI.That's exactly why we've been hard at work on these latest updates to give your HR team the intelligence and tools you need to thrive.📋 Want the full breakdown? Check out our comprehensive product updates here for detailed information on all the new features, enhancements, and improvements we've rolled out.🎬 Missed the

Dear Voyagers,As part of our mission to keep the Personio Voyager Community a place where you can stay up-to-date and level up your Personio skills, we’d like to offer you a summary of the most important product releases and updates from the last couple weeks.If you've tried them out, feel free to let us know what value they've brought to you.And if you have any questions about the features, we’re happy to help! Please let us know in the comments.@ mentions in recruiting New Engagement Survey Mobile Personio Payroll: Doctor's question on the Time off request Legal Entity Improvements New Feature: Additional Proration Methods@ mentions in recruitingIn the Comments tab, you can write new internal comments and store existing comments. Depending on your settings, you receive a notification every time a comment is entered. Unread comments also appear in the open tasks of the Overview tab.You can mention colleagues in a comment. This can be helpful if you need their input on an application.

Dear Community, In this post, you will find the recording, and below all questions that participants asked in the chat, including our answers. Questions & Answers from the Live Chat:As of June 2025. Click on “Show Content” to see the answer to each question. Q: How can we set up time tracking without manager approval for all employees except working studentThe best way to handle this is by setting up an approval workflow specifically for working students (using the filter option). Since the other employees won’t be assigned to any workflow, their attendance will be automatically approved. Q: How can we ensure that people dont accumulate overtime when having half day sick leave (most of the time someone might call in sick after having worked a bitTo avoid overtime with half-day sick leave, make sure the sick leave is recorded only for the absent part of the day. You also have the option to 'don't count as overtime' when employee track time on this absence type Q: How can i add autom

Dear Community,Join us to explore Personio’s Absence area and discover how you can tailor absences in Personio to meet your company's specific needs. Gain insights into key features and top use cases, such as creating absence types and calendars, setting up carryover rules, automatically calculating entitlements, and configuring approval policies.In this post, you will find the recording, and below all questions that participants asked in the chat, including our answers. Questions & Answers from the Live Chat:As of June 2025. Click on “Show Content” to see the answer to each question. Q: Is there an option to restrict paid leave bookings to the accrued amount, so that Employees can't go into a negative balance that rolls over to the next year?A: Currently, it is possible that the balance goes into negative. For example, 5 days are left at the end of the year, but the booking is for 10 days going into the next year (e.g., for Christmas holidays). Those negative days allow employees

The Challenge of Inclusive Time Tracking Dear Community,Are you struggling with time tracking for employees who don't have company laptops or smartphones? Do you find yourself managing manual timesheets or dealing with inaccurate clock-ins from your non-desk staff? Many organisations face this exact challenge – ensuring all employees can track their working hours accurately and compliantly, regardless of their access to technology.A Simple Solution Already in Your Personio AccountThe good news? The Entrance App transforms any tablet or laptop with internet connection into a shared time-tracking device, allowing employees to clock in and out without needing to log into Personio.How It WorksThe Entrance App offers:1. Quick Setup: Turn any device with a browser into a time-tracking kiosk in minutes2. Easy Authentication: Employees clock in/out using simple PIN codes or QR codes3. Accurate Records: Capture precise start and end times where work actually happens4. Compliance Support: Track

Dear Community,Take the opportunity to learn how to transform HR data into actionable insights and take your HR processes to the next level. In this post, you will find the recording, and below all questions that participants asked in the chat, including our answers. What you’ll learn about:   Step into Analytics 2.0Explore the new Analytics Dashboard and its key features, including metrics, reports, and access rights management.  Take Action on InsightsExplore practical tips to gather valuable metrics that fuel strategic success.Get InspiredSee a demo of top use cases and real-world applications.  Questions & Answers from the Live Chat:As of April 2025In the new Personio experience, when one creates a report with the new report builder, it cannot be shared with other people. Is this intended?Currently, it is not possible to share reports created with the new report builder. However, we will be rolling out that feature, hopefully within the next few weeks - so stay tuned! I would l

Dear Personio Community,Last week we held our "What's New" for Q2, recapping what we are releasing this quarter.A big thank you to all who were able to participate in our live event! We had so much to cover, we didn't get to as many questions in the Q&A section that we would have liked to. We'll try and cover a few here that we did not answer live.For those of you who were unable to attend - we've got you covered - check out the recording of the webinar here.  If you want to forward the updates from the quarter - feel free to pass along this link to our summary page to anyone you think would benefit from learning about our updates.  Our Q2 spotlight releases:New Onboarding experience - Personio's adaptable onboarding experience makes it easy for HR to set up personalised plans, helping every new hire feel supported, confident, and ready to make an impact. Performance & Development 2.0 - Personio helps HR go from Robotic Reviews to Real Growth with the new P&D. Performance i

Hi everyone,We’re thrilled to share some BIG news about upcoming changes to your Performance Product experience! These updates are designed to make managing performance smoother, more insightful, and tailored to your needs.    🌟 What’s new? 1️⃣ A Fresh Look and Simplified Navigation – A revamped UI and navigation that makes accessing performance data easier than ever.2️⃣ Centralised Performance Profile – All reviews, feedback, and notes in one place for HR, managers, and employees.3️⃣ Team Performance Page – A powerful new view for HR managers, senior leaders, and direct managers to see team/org performance at a glance.4️⃣ Enhanced Review Cycle Management – Bundle all cycle reviews into a single artifact for easier sharing with team members.5️⃣ Deeper Performance Insights – Analyze review progress across all question types, export graphs (PNG/Excel), and apply filters for precise data exports.6️⃣ Enhanced Review Experience – Managers can view team feedback while writing reviews, and e

🎉 Exciting news, Voyagers!The AI-powered Personio Assistant is here to transform how you handle HR tasks. Instantly get data insights, generate professional emails, and more—all from one powerful tool.And we couldn’t wrap up this update without celebrating Zoe (​@People Person) , Nathan ​(@Nathan Jolly)  ,Sabrina ​(@SabbuSchreiber) , and Maya (​@HRJoy) — the first members of our Problem Solvers Council. 🚀Their contributions to the Voyager Community have been nothing short of amazing! Interested in joining the council?👉 Check out the perks and how you can become a member.Learn more and watch this month’s update: 

Dear Community,We’re excited to share three short videos with you, showcasing the latest updates and improvements in Personio. These videos are designed specifically for your employees and will help you and your team easily navigate the new features. 🎥✨ (This post is an excerpt from the article with further information + videos especially designed for employees: A New Personio for employees: Join us in the new era of HR excellence.For Admins specifically we recommend: 📃 A New Personio for Admins: Join us in the new era of HR excellence) The Revamped "About" TabExplore the redesigned "About" tab in the Employee Profile. Learn how to easily view workplace connections, organizational context, and contact details. With features like direct links to Slack profiles (if integrated), local time zones, and Google Maps directions to office locations, staying connected has never been easier.The New Home PageDiscover the updated two-column layout of the home page! The left column focuses on vita

 Hello, everyone!Are you ready to make Personio truly yours? We’re thrilled to unveil our latest updates designed to simplify HR and elevate employee experiences. From custom branding to the sleek new "About Me" tab and revamped time-off workflows, we’ve reimagined how HR gets done. 🌟 🔍 Dive into our latest video to see how these exciting features can transform your HR processes and unlock the potential of your people!

Hello everyone,It’s a huge day for our community as we unveil a new Personio! If you weren’t able to catch the keynote and big reveal, you can watch it all back in the video above.As always, thank you for building with us. We couldn’t have gotten here without you, our incredible community.  -Moe and the Voyager Community Team

Hello community,As we approach our grand reveal, we wanted to do some reflecting. This community has been a driving force behind the development of Personio. The feedback that you, our members, have provided has served as our guide, allowing us to release features and updates that resonate with you and your work. The way we collect this feedback has changed over time. However, we still thought that your contributions to developing Personio were worth a look back.  So, here’s a quick, non-exhaustive list of what this community has told us:Workflows can only be used in limited instances. We need to be able to use them for different processes. Timetracking isn’t as seamless on the Personio dashboard as it is on the app. P&D features, such as continuous feedback, don’t come with customisable visibility.  Documents can only be generated for one employee at a time, resulting in a long process.  If I need to re-send a document for signature, I can only do so once the original has expired.

Hello, everyone!Are you ready to redefine your feedback process from complex to clear? We're excited to unveil our latest features designed to enhance performance conversations by keeping them transparent and actionable.🔍 Dive into our latest video to learn how default feedback forms and visibility settings can revolutionise your HR processes.Join the conversation: What strategies have you used to improve performance conversations in your organisation? Share your stories and insights!Thank you for being a part of our wonderful community. Let's continue to empower each other and unlock the power of our people!

Dear Community, Last week we held our first “What’s New” event of the year, recapping what we are releasing this quarter. A big thank you to all who were able to participate in our live event! We had so much to cover, we didn’t get to as many questions in the Q&A section that we would have liked to. We’ll try and cover a few here that we did not answer live. For those of you who were unable to attend - we’ve got you covered - check out the recording of the webinar here.If you want to forward the updates from the quarter - feel free to pass along this link of our summary page to anyone you think would be interested. This was our Agenda in Q1How to master your headcount plan with Workforce Planning  Employee Referrals and Advanced Application List features coming March to Recruiting Absence Management updates to requesting absences, and the new Company Calendar feature Transparent timesheet logs coming to Time Management  Recurring Surveys to help feel the pulse of your organisation

🌟 Unravel the Mysteries of Your Org Chart with Personio! Hello, Personio Community!Are you ready to transform your organizational structure from chaotic to clear? We're thrilled to announce our latest features designed to bring clarity to your org charts with new supervisor types and dotted reporting lines.🔍 Dive into our latest video to see how these updates can enhance your HR processes and provide a seamless view of both current and future roles.Join the conversation: How have you tackled org chart challenges in your organization? Share your stories and insights!Thank you for being a part of our amazing community. Let's continue to empower each other and unlock the power of our people!

Missed our last HR Hour or want to revisit the live demos and examples of our report builder at your own pace?No worries, we’ve got you covered! We’ve recorded everything for you 🎥In this exclusive online workshop, we took a deep dive into Personio’s report builder to help you make the most of your HR data. Here’s what you’ll discover:Access to all core HR data A comprehensive view of absence activities Tracking time with ease Insights into salary dataThese topics are waiting for you: 📊Learn how to use data to drive informed decisions, with:Pre-built templates for quick reports The ability to create custom reports from scratch Easy access for all relevant team members💻 Live demo: Watch how to use the report builder effectively and create a variety of reports tailored to your needs.🔮 What is coming next ? Get an exciting outlook on our upcoming roadmap items. ➡ Check out the recording We received lots of questions from those in attendance and while we were able to answer many of tho

Hello, everyone!To kick off your week, we’ve got some exciting news for you. 👀 What’s happening? From 📆 February 17th, 2025, we’re upgrading your support experience in the Personio product with Support Q&A ✨, our new AI-powered support chat! This will replace the in-product Help area (accessible through “Browse for help” in your sidebar).  How is this different? Support Q&A will be your way to get instant answers to your product questions. You can directly ask our AI-powered chat your question, and it will scour all relevant resources to get you an answer. This saves you the work of searching through different articles and pages, giving you back some valuable time!If you’d still rather browse our resources in your own time, you can easily access our Help Center and Academy from the Support Q&A header menu.  How do I find Support Q&A?  You can find Support Q&A by: Logging in to your Personio account. Clicking on the Help & Feedback option in the main menu (bott

  Discover the Latest in HR Innovation with Personio's Monthly Update! 🌟Welcome to the first Personio Monthly Update of 2025! As we transition from the holiday season into the new year, we've packed this edition with exciting features and insightful tips to enhance your HR management. If there's a topic you'd like us to explore in future updates, please drop a comment below! 😊  Highlights:Revamped People List (0:49): Our newly designed People List brings all your employee information into one convenient and customizable dashboard. With the ability to add, remove, and rearrange columns based on employee attributes, you can tailor your view to fit your specific needs. Discover how to use powerful filters to refine your data and save custom views for easy access.Managing Vacation Carryover limits (2:38): With the holidays behind us, it's time to ensure your team can make the most of their vacation days. Learn how to manually adjust holiday carryover limits to maximise employee satisfact

Hi Community,2024 was the year of Workflows here at Personio and for the thousands of businesses that looked forward to ‘Automating the mundane to focus on the meaningful’, we had a lot of exciting product features for them to explore. We were thrilled to launch our first wave of revamped Automation suite of tools earlier in 2024, including pre-built workflow templates for prominent HR use-cases, a customisable workflow builder and a workflow monitoring experience to maintain a birds eye view on your workflows at all times. Since this first launch, we’ve also launched incremental improvements to bolster our Automation offering and help make your people operations more seamless. Here’s a recap of all things Automation - so that you can get ready to level up your workflow game in the new year!  Trigger and attribute improvements Date conditional triggers: A trigger type that lets you execute a workflow based on a date e.g., an absence start date or hiring date, or a set number of days be