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May 2026 product releases

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Shared by Connecteam β€’ May 26, 2026


βš™οΈ General

Customizable Defaults for User Setup

Automatically assign policies, Smart Groups, managers, and user field values based on employee attributes like role, location, or age.

Smart Rules reduce manual setup, prevent configuration mistakes, and help ensure every employee is set up correctly from day one.


πŸ§‘β€πŸ’Ό Hiring

Carry Candidate Documents Into Employee Profiles

Automatically move candidate files into the Documents feature or employee file fields once they’re hired.

Keep licenses, certifications, and onboarding documents organized and ready to use from day one β€” without manual re-uploading.


⏰ Time Clock

Customize Which Timesheet Issues You See

Control which issue flags appear in timesheets with the new Issues settings tab.

Focus only on the issues that matter most to your business and reduce unnecessary noise in daily timesheet reviews.


🌴 Time Off

Set Negative Balance Limits for Time Off Policies

One of the most requested Time Off features is finally here!

Admins can now define how far below zero employees are allowed to go when requesting time off, helping prevent excessive negative balances while keeping policies clear and controlled.


🌴 Time Off

Set Minimum Work Hour Requirements for Time Off Accrual

Define a minimum number of worked hours employees must complete during an accrual cycle to earn time off balances.

This helps ensure time off is accrued fairly and accurately reflects the actual time worked.


🌴 Time Off

β€œPer Hour” Time Off Policies Are Now Cycle-Based

Time Off policies that earn per hour can now calculate accruals based on configurable cycles, such as weekly or monthly periods.

Instead of granting balances immediately, accruals are calculated based on total hours worked during the selected cycle for more accurate policy management.


A few more improvements worth noting πŸ‘‡

πŸ’¬ Allow users to communicate only with their direct manager

πŸ€– Chat Automations are now available from the Advanced Communications Hub

β˜• Users can add breaks from within the shift

⏳ Clock-out experience improvements

⌚ New max yearly usage limit for Time Off policies