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List of the Release Notes

Signify continually develops new functionality and resolves issues, so our system is continually improving. We also develop exciting new modules in line with how the use of Human Resource Information Systems are changing. A list of the Release Notes for the different versions is shown below.

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2021

 

Version Date   Notes
     

 

v8.12 March

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The 8.12 release contains the following system improvements and changes:
• Addition of bypass login link to Vacancy Tracker Notifications
• Ability to add different weight percentages for review periods
• Check-in changes applied to Performance Management
• Unsaved data warning implementation on Performance Management rating page
• Clicker Assessments facilitate for multiple consecutive assessments
• STO ability to select engineers/licence administrators across all locations
• Public licence restrictions displayed on licence cards
• Introduction of various reports
• Enhancement of List of Training Interventions in Library Report
• Enhancement of SharePoint Server configuration

v8.11.2 February

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The 8.11.2 release contains the following system improvements and changes:

  • Various minor enhancements and fixes to existing functionality

 

2020

 

Version Date   Notes
v8.11.1 December

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The 8.11.1 release contains the following system improvements and changes:

  • Pathway changes to accommodate school system
  • Assessment Builder Clickers
v8.11 November

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The 8.11 release contains the following system improvements and changes:

  • New WSP/ATR Dashboard [Client specific],
  • SMS functionality on Forgot Password,
  • Mentoring and Coaching has been revamped,
  • Updates on Performance Management,
  • Reporting updates,
  • Updates to the Training Libraries’ Certificate functionality, and
  • Vacancy Tracker (Recruitment Requisition) changes.
v8.10.3 September

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The 8.10.3 release contains the improved version of the Leave Module as well as a number of minor bug fixes on other modules in the system.

v8.10.2 August

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The 8.10.2 version contains the integration between Signify and Signiflow for the licence card digital signatures.

v8.10.1 July

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The 8.10.1 version contains the following new and updated features:

  • Phase 2 of the IDP Discussion including reports and dashboards,
  • Learner Record import enhancements,
  • The data displayed on Performance Management screens,
  • Theme Management changes, and
  • Extra search functionality on Vacancy Tracker.
V8.10 June

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The 8.10 version contains the following new and updated features:

  • Integration with OrgChart
  • Pathway enhancements:
    • Link Share,
    • Next Available courses visible at end of pathways, and
    • Scorm packages can be downloaded
  • Performance Management Enhancements:
    • Line of sight,
    • Template weight changes,
    • New warning messages,
    • Pop-over messages on ratings,
    • Simplified performance agreement print preview,
    • Check-ins throughout the performance cycle, and
    • Employee dashboard changes
V8.9.1 February Download

The 8.9 version contains the following new and updated features:

  • Compliance Programmes Dashboard
  • IDP Discussion
  • Position centric reporting lines
  • Job Profiler imports
  • Leaderboards
  • Learner Record fields
  • Changes to My Details and Target Audiences
  • Styling changes and some enhancements to Performance Management
  • Report updates
V8.9 January

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The 8.9 version contains the following new and updated features:

  • Compliance Programmes Dashboard
  • Position centric reporting lines
  • Job Profiler imports
  • Leaderboards
  • Changes to My Details and Target Audiences
  • Styling changes to Performance Management
  • Report updates

 

 

2019

 

Version Date   Notes
V8.8 October Download

The 8.8 version contains multiple changes to the Ask the Expert, Performance Management and Notification Plan modules.

Major changes have been made to the SCORM integration, while minor changes have been made to the following:

  • Event Management – Attendance Register,
  • LMS Portal,
  • Manage Employees – Learner Records,
  • Master data pages,
  • System Date Format
V8.7 June Download

The 8.7 version mainly contains changes made to the Talent Management module, which is now called Succession and Career Planning. Other minor changes have also been implemented to the LMS Portal, Master Data pages, Performance Management and Reports.

V8.6.1 March Download

In Version 8.6.1 the following improvements have been made:

  • The API has been updated to accommodate Custom fields in the Employee Import.
  • Badges have been updated to allow for maximum and minimum values.
  • The Action Plan on Career Conversations can now be printed.
  • No changes will be allowed on inactive Performance years.
  • Client Specific report changes has been made.
  • Vacancy Tracker now integrates with Direct Hire through Web API calls.
V8.6 February Download

In Version 8.6 the following improvements have been made:

  • Changes to the API to accommodate User permissions as well as Maintenance mode.
  • A new Consolidated import that includes Training Interventions, Learner Records and Learner Record cost.
  • Specific date expiry on Learning Store items.
  • Workflow history on Licences.
  • Ability to combine the Custom and Additional fields in Manage Employees
  • New reports
  • Ability to accommodate different Question Mark pip files.
  • Pivotal Programme changes to the Training Libraries.

 

2018

 

Version Date   Notes
V8.5 December Download

In Version 8.5 the following new development have been done:

  • The new learning mobile app has been released as a first test-draft version.
  • Notifications can now be scheduled to go out from the pathways in order to communicate due dates to users.

In Version 8.5 the following improvements have been made:

  • Assessments can be disabled and / or replaced on the system, preventing administrators from using the incorrect assessments in pathways.
  • The look and feel of dashboards have been enhanced.
  • Duplicate requirements (direct or inherent) can no longer be added to Job Profiler.
  • Programmes will move to outstanding on the LMS portal when linked items expire.
  • Master data can be added to the system for WSP / ATR Categories.
  • Training Interventions / Unit Standards and Programmes can be disabled or replaced.
  • Pathways can be set to display each step as a new page.
  • Table changes was made to optimise system data access.
  • API calls have been added to the system.
V8.4 September Download

In Version 8.4 the following improvements have been made:

  • HTML Instructions can now be added to Career Conversation
  • Programmes can be linked to Job Profiles using an import file
  • Positions can be searched on Job Profiler
  • Qualifications offered by my learning provider has been added to the PDP module, to Training Requirements on the LMS and to Manage Employees.
  • Qualifications from the employee’s job can now be viewed on the PDP and LMS Training Requirements.
  • My Employees have been merged into My Colleagues and the My Colleagues module has been updated and improved.
  • Security settings have been improved, and
  • New reports are now available.
V8.3 July Download

In Version 8.3 the following enhancements have been made to the system:

  • The general document uploader will now auto-populate the document’s description if the user did not enter a description first.
  • Multiple learner records can now be created from an event’s attendance register.
  • Documents that should be available on events can be selected.
  • The Login and Registration pages have been consolidated into one.
  • Learner Records have a new field called ‘Compliance Date’.
  • Additional functionality has been added to the following master data pages: Unit Standards, Programmes and Qualifications.
  • Changes have been made to the Leadership Behaviours and Finalization of Performance Management.
  • Multiple report changes have been made.
V8.2 June Download

The 8.6.2 version mainly addressed system issues and stability optimization.

Also included is changes made to My Colleagues as well as some report changes.

V8.1 April Download In Version 8.1 several improvements have been made to the new version 8 ‘look and feel’ as well as general functionality and user friendliness.
The following modules have been enhanced in the latest version:
• HR Processes
• Learner Records
• Licences
• LMS Portal
• Manage Employees and Employee Details
• Master Data
• Performance Management
• Reporting
• Training Interventions and Import
• Vacancy Tracker
V8 March Download It’s out with 7 and in with the new and improved Version 8!
Version 8 show cases the new and improved look and feel of the Signify system, enhancing end
user experience and satisfaction.
The following has also been developed/enhanced for the latest version:
• POE Moderation
• SMS Scheduler
• Offline reporting
• Extra fields have been added to the ‘Employee Self Service;
• Leave provision for ‘x’ days worked
• Reinstate employee
• Display additional information on Org Card
• Use of apostrophes in Org name
• Org search added to pathway target audience
• Unique name checks throughout learning libraries
• Vacancy tracker changes
• Vat on Learning Store Invoice
• WSP/ATR Pivotal Training Checkbox

2017

 

Version Date   Notes
V8.5V7.35 December Download
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V8.4V7.34 September Download
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V8.3V7.33 July Download
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V8.2V7.32 June Download

 

V8.1V7.31 April Download  
V8V7.30 March Download  

2017

   
Version Date Notes    
V7.35 December Download    
V7.34 October Download    
V7.33 September Download    
V7.32 August Download    
V7.31 July Download    
V7.30 April Download    
V7.28.1 April Download    
V7.28 March Download    
V7.27 Febuary Download    

2016

Version Date Notes    
V7.26 December Download    
V7.25 November Download    
V7.24 October Download    
V7.23 September Download    
V7.22 August Download    
V7.21 July Download    
V7.20 July Download    
V7.19.2 June Download    
V7.19 June Download    
V7.18 May Download    
V7.17 April Download    
V7.16 March Download    
V7.15 Febuary Download    
V7.14 January Download    

2015

Version Date Notes    
V7.13 December Download    
V7.12 October Download    
V7.11 September Download    
V7.10 August Download    
V7.9.1 July Download    
V7.9 June Download    
V7.8 January Download