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Zoho People in 2024: A Year of Innovation and Growth

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 12:22:52 +0530

Introduction

As 2024 comes to a close, we take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey Zoho People has experienced. From launching Zoho People 5.0 to introducing essential features designed to make HR operations more efficient, this year has been a milestone for us. Here’s an update on our key features and initiatives from 2024 that continue to empower HR teams.

Zoho People 5.0: Elevating HR Strategies

Zoho People 5.0 marks a new chapter in our 15-year journey, bringing enhanced capabilities that cater to today’s HR needs. With your ongoing feedback, we’ve focused on refining features to provide HR professionals with powerful tools to manage the complexities of modern workspaces.

Major Features in 2024

1. Compensation Module

Managing employee compensation is crucial, and we’ve made it easier than ever. The new Compensation module lets HR teams manage employee salaries and benefits with precision. From salary revisions to performance-linked hikes, this module ensures smooth, efficient salary management.

2. HR Process Management

Transitioning employees between departments or roles is now seamless with Zoho People’s HR Process feature. HR teams can easily manage employee movements, set up approval processes, and ensure smooth transitions with minimal effort.

3. Spaces: Your Centralized Hub

Spaces is a dedicated feature that centralizes all HR functions in one location. Employees can manage their schedules, track performance, and submit leave requests—all from a single space. With Team Spaces and Organization Spaces, communication and task management have never been simpler.

4. Settings and Operations for Seamless User Experience

We’ve introduced separate tabs for Settings and Operations to streamline tasks. While Settings handles one-time configurations, Operations ensures daily HR functions are accessible and easily managed.

5. Sandbox for Testing

The Sandbox feature provides a safe environment to test new features without risking live data. This ensures smooth implementation and helps identify potential issues before they affect your HR system.

6. Enhanced Data Security

Zoho People takes the security of sensitive employee information seriously. Our improved data security measures include strict access controls to ensure that only authorized personnel can access confidential information.

7. Location Tracking

Track remote and field employees' locations with our new Location Tracking feature. This helps ensure employees are present at their designated work locations, offering peace of mind to employers.

8. Attendance-Based Accrual

Our most-requested feature, Attendance-based accrual, allows employees to accrue leave based on their workdays, giving you more control over leave management.

9. Employee Engagement Surveys

Employee Engagement as a user service allows employees to participate in surveys, track their responses, and stay updated on engagement initiatives.

Major Initiatives in 2024

HR Roundtables

We hosted HR Roundtables in five major cities across India. These events gave HR professionals a chance to share insights and explore innovative solutions for common HR challenges.

CX Workshops

We also held several CX workshops to showcase Zoho People’s features, gather feedback, and build stronger relationships with our customers.

International HR Day Campaign

Our International HR Day campaign highlighted the essential role of HR professionals in organizations, recognizing their hard work and dedication.

Looking Ahead to 2025

As we move into 2025, Zoho People is set to continue evolving to meet the changing needs of the workforce. We're excited to introduce new features that will further empower HR teams and employees alike, making HR processes smoother and more intuitive.

We wish everyone a Happy New Year and look forward to another year of growth, innovation, and collaboration!

How Zoho Workplace Can Help Financial Institutions Tackle Cybersecurity and Compliance Challenges

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 11:53:45 +0530

Introduction

Financial institutions face increasing pressure to manage cybersecurity threats, comply with stringent regulations, and maintain business continuity, all while protecting client data and making fast, informed decisions. But how can you balance these challenges while ensuring productivity? Zoho Workplace can help you safeguard your data and stay compliant—all while keeping your business running smoothly.

Key Challenges Faced by Financial Institutions

Cybersecurity Threats
Financial institutions are prime targets for cyberattacks due to the sensitive data they handle. A breach can be devastating, both financially and in terms of reputation. Protecting client information is essential, and Zoho Workplace offers comprehensive security features to help you stay protected.

Compliance Requirements
Regulations are becoming more complex, and staying compliant is a constant responsibility. Financial institutions must meet local and international standards and provide timely audit reports. Zoho Workplace offers features that streamline compliance management, making it easier to stay on top of regulations.

Business Continuity During Disruptions
Any disruption—whether from a cyberattack or a natural disaster—can lead to financial and reputational losses. With Zoho Workplace, financial firms can implement solid business continuity plans to ensure critical services continue, regardless of unforeseen events.

Pressure of Time
In the financial world, time is money. Quick decisions are essential. Zoho Workplace eliminates unnecessary delays with streamlined processes that let you focus on growth and client service rather than time-consuming tasks.

Managing Dynamic Data
Real-time data is vital for making informed decisions. Zoho Workplace allows you to track market trends, stock prices, and customer behavior effectively, giving you the tools needed to manage data in a constantly changing environment.

How Zoho Workplace Helps

Protect Against Phishing
Zoho Workplace automatically screens incoming emails for phishing threats, keeping your systems secure and your sensitive data safe.
Secure Email with SecurePass
Zoho Workplace adds an extra layer of protection by encrypting emails. Only the intended recipient can access sensitive information, providing peace of mind when sharing confidential data.
Enhance Password Security
Zoho Workplace helps you enforce strong password policies and provides a password manager to identify weak or reused passwords.
Secure Chat Channels
You can create secure chat channels with permission settings to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive financial data.
Real-Time Data Collaboration
Zoho Workplace ensures that teams can collaborate on the most up-to-date data, helping you make timely and informed decisions.
Stay Compliant with Ease
Zoho Workplace keeps your organization compliant with regulatory standards and simplifies the reporting process, so you never miss a beat during audits.
Audit Trail for Quick Access
Prepare for audits faster with Zoho’s Audit Trail feature, which allows you to track changes made to financial documents in real time.
Business Continuity During Transitions
Zoho Workplace ensures that your business operations remain uninterrupted during the transition to new systems with features like Split Delivery and Dual Delivery.

Why Choose Zoho Workplace?

Zoho Workplace offers financial institutions a secure, flexible suite of tools that streamline operations while ensuring data security and compliance. With seamless integrations and scalable plans, Zoho Workplace can grow alongside your business needs, helping you stay secure, compliant, and productive.

Conclusion

Zoho Workplace provides the tools financial institutions need to tackle cybersecurity threats, stay compliant with regulations, and maintain business continuity. It’s not just a suite of apps—it’s a solution that empowers your team to work smarter, safer, and more efficiently.