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What’s New for May 2024 Product Release
Our latest platform releases in Paychex Flex® focus on improving efficiency across your organization through:
- Increased time and attendance capabilities
- Streamlined employee onboarding
- Indeed® Easy Apply application sync
- Automated learning course enrollment
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A Day in the Life of an HR Manager
Leah now has even more tools to help her organization thrive. She can attract top talent with a seamless hiring process in Indeed and have them quickly complete onboarding with automated reminders. Plus, she can simplify manual tasks during time tracking and online learning enrollment.
![a day in the life of an HR manager video cover](/sites/default/files/styles/small_hq/public/image/2024-04/video-cover.jpg.webp?itok=MHX6i32z)
Major Enhancement: Time and Attendance
Several updates have been made to maximize efficiency, reporting, and tracking hours worked.
![paychex essentials screenshot](/sites/default/files/styles/small_card_2_1/public/image/2024-04/paychex-essentials-card_0.jpg?itok=4rteHxwA)
Paychex Flex Time Essentials
We have added more features to this solution, including additional pay policies and holidays to provide key functions for small businesses.
![time off management screenshot](/sites/default/files/styles/small_card_2_1/public/image/2024-04/time-off-manag-card_0.jpg?itok=krxXZbGw)
Time Off Management
Admins now have an improved user experience when creating default timecard settings and saving them as default options within Paychex Flex.
![Time and Attendance hub screenshot](/sites/default/files/styles/small_card_2_1/public/image/2024-04/major-enhan-time-hub_0.jpg?itok=639Lo4GK)
Time and Attendance Hub
Seven major enhancements to the time and attendance hub allow admins to efficiently assess their workforce, identify concerns, and proceed accordingly.
![timecard batch actions screenshot](/sites/default/files/styles/small_card_2_1/public/image/2024-04/timecard-batch-action-card.jpg?itok=ucMkd9Gy)
Timecard Batch Actions
Admins can now perform mass timecard actions in Paychex Flex, which will help reduce manual effort while saving them time.
Feature Releases
Paychex Learning Enhanced – Smart Groups
Admins can now automate content enrollments to alleviate the process of manually assigning courses. They can create these “smart groups” based on different attributes set in People.
![LMS Journey with Paychex](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_hq/public/image/2023-02/lms-journey.jpg?itok=4pCSg74u)
Onboarding Enhancements
An automated email notification will remind employees to complete their onboarding tasks during their registration process for Paychex Flex. Admins can also select employees and initiate the Form I-9 process from within the People Menu.
![new employee with onboarding screen on cellphone](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_hq/public/image/2024-04/mobile-onboarding.png?itok=xyhSoFR8)
Paychex Flex Hiring – Indeed Easy Apply Sync
Candidates can now use Easy Apply on Indeed and sync their already stored information in Indeed into Paychex Flex for a simplified hiring process.
![woman applying to a job on her smartphone](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_hq/public/image/2024-04/indeed-easy-apply.jpg?itok=JfpwdFPS)
Global Payroll Partnership – Payworks and PeoplePay Global
We have partnered with two additional payroll providers to better serve customers with international hiring needs.
![international HR team in a conference call with another team](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_hq/public/image/2024-04/international2.jpg?itok=RYWoK_6d)
Minor Releases
- Payroll Pay Rate Enhancement (EBIEE Report Writer & DET)
- Tax ID Registration Service
- Classic Retirement Experience Removed for Participants
- Enterprise Client Attributes and Indicators in Company Settings
Product Release Categories: What They Mean For You
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Product Introduction
New Paychex technology solutions are introduced to address clients’ unique business needs as payroll and HR evolve, accompanied by in-app education and instruction to incorporate the product into your operations successfully.
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Major Enhancement
Noticeable improvements are made to existing features in Paychex Flex, expanding the platform’s capabilities and offering you more tools to achieve business goals.
![feature release icon](/sites/default/files/styles/small_card_2_1/public/image/2023-09/feature-release.jpg?itok=kDSKtma_)
Feature Release
Additional features or enhancements are made to existing areas of the platform to improve overall user experience and efficiency while remaining at the front of the ever-changing technology landscape.
![minor update icon](/sites/default/files/styles/small_card_2_1/public/image/2023-09/minor-update.jpg?itok=UfDapwAl)
Minor Update
Subtle technology refinements are built to maintain a secure, best-in-class technology solution in the market, ultimately providing you with long-term value.