2025.08.02
Gangmates Release Notes: v2025.08.02
Release Date: August 19, 2025 Environment: Prod Version: 2025.08.02
🎯 Release Overview
This major platform update makes your daily work easier and more secure. We've redesigned how you navigate through the system, made employee reports more complete for government submissions, and fixed issues that were preventing some basic tasks. These improvements give you a better, faster, and more professional experience while keeping your employee data secure.
📋 Summary of This Release
🎨 Redesigned Navigation - New collapsible menu that gives you more screen space while keeping everything easy to find, with your preferences saved automatically.
📊 Complete Employee Reports - Export files now include all the employee information you need for government submissions, including contact details and allowances.
🔐 Better Data Protection - Employee ID numbers and bank details are now encrypted and hidden from view, but still available when you need them for official reports.
🐛 Fixed Common Problems - You can now update your profile without errors, and everyone can access the Third Party Providers section properly.
⚠️ Important Note: We're updating our system connections on March 25, 2025. Your IT team may need to make some adjustments.
🚀 What's New and Improved
🛡️ Better Security & Data Protection
🔐 Your Employee Data is Now More Secure
Protected Information - Employee tax ID numbers, bank details, and other sensitive information are now encrypted and secure
Hidden from View - Sensitive numbers now show as ****1234 in lists to protect employee privacy
Available When Needed - Full information is still there when you need it for government reports or official business
Safe for Everyone - Only authorized staff can see and export complete employee information
📋 Better Compliance for Government Reports
Complete Export Files - All the employee information government agencies need is now included in your reports
Audit-Ready - Everything is tracked so you have complete records for audits
Privacy Compliant - Meets Nigerian data protection requirements
Authorized Access Only - Only the right people can access sensitive employee information
🎨 Easier Navigation Experience
🔄 New Collapsible Menu
More Screen Space - Click the arrow to collapse the menu and get more room for your work
Everything Still There - All features are still one click away, even with the menu collapsed
Remembers Your Choice - The system saves whether you like the menu open or closed
Quick Access - Hover over icons to see what they do when the menu is collapsed
🎯 Always Know Where You Are
Current Page Highlighted - The menu shows exactly where you are in the system with blue highlighting
Smart Organization - Related menu sections stay open when you're working in those areas
Clear Visual Cues - Easy to see where you are and where you can go next
Better Organization - Menu sections are organized to help you find things faster
📱 Works Great on Mobile
Touch-Friendly - Larger buttons that are easy to tap on phones and tablets
Auto-Close - Menu closes automatically after you select something on mobile
Easy Gestures - Tap outside the menu to close it
Full Functionality - Everything works the same on mobile as on your computer
🏷️ Helpful Tips
Icon Explanations - Hover over any icon to see what it does
No Guessing - Clear descriptions help you find features quickly
Learn as You Go - Discover features you might not have known about
Always Available - Help is there when you need it without getting in your way
📊 Better Employee Reports and Exports
📋 Complete Employee Information
All Contact Details - Email addresses, phone numbers, and addresses now included in export files
Personal Information - Tax ID numbers and bank details included for government submissions
Work Location - Employee office locations and pay groups for better organization
Allowance Details - Complete breakdown of all employee allowances in easy-to-read format
💰 Better Payroll Information
Tax Relief Details - Consolidated Relief Allowance information now included from payroll
Correct Dates - Pay period dates now show the actual period being reported
Complete Financial Picture - Gross pay, taxable income, and net pay all included
Benefits Information - Pension details and other benefits included for compliance
📄 Improved Report Files
Everything in One Place - All employee information organized in clear, easy-to-read spreadsheets
Readable Format - Allowance information formatted clearly (like "housing: 50,000, transport: 25,000")
Reliable Data - Better handling of missing information and errors
Works with Your Systems - Export files work with your existing processes and software
🐛 Fixed Problems You Were Having
👤 Profile Updates Now Work Properly
No More Error Messages - Fixed confusing error messages when updating your name, email, or contact information
Faster Updates - Profile changes are now quicker and more reliable
Clear Process - Easy to understand what you can change and what you can't
Separate Functions - Personal information updates are separate from job role changes
🏢 Third Party Providers Page Fixed
Everyone Can Access - Fixed the problem where some people couldn't open the Third Party Providers section
Clear Messages - If you don't have any providers yet, you'll see a helpful message instead of an error
All Features Work - All buttons and functions now work properly for everyone
Reliable Loading - The page loads quickly and consistently for all users
⚡ Faster and Smoother Experience
🚀 Better Performance
Faster Loading - Pages and menus load more quickly
Smoother Actions - Everything feels more responsive when you click or tap
Less Waiting - Reduced delays when switching between sections
Better on All Devices - Improved performance on computers, tablets, and phones
🗃️ More Efficient Reports
Faster Exports - Employee reports generate more quickly, even with more information
Better Security Processing - Encryption and protection work smoothly without slowing things down
Improved File Creation - Excel files with employee data create faster
Handles Large Groups - System works well even with many employees
📱 Better Mobile Experience
📲 Improved Mobile Navigation
Easy to Use - All buttons and menus sized properly for phones and tablets
Smart Behavior - Menu adapts automatically to your screen size
Natural Gestures - Tap and swipe work the way you expect
Full Features - Everything available on your computer works on mobile too
🖥️ Works Everywhere
Multiple Monitors - Great experience if you use multiple screens
All Browsers - Works consistently in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge
Keyboard Friendly - Full navigation using just your keyboard
Print Ready - Reports print properly for physical filing
🎉 How This Helps You
📈 More Productive - Better navigation gives you more space to work and faster access to what you need
🔒 Peace of Mind - Employee information is more secure with proper encryption and privacy protection
📊 Complete Reports - Export files now have everything you need for government submissions and compliance
🚀 Faster Work - Improved performance means less waiting and smoother daily operations
📱 Work Anywhere - Better mobile experience lets you access everything from your phone or tablet
🛠️ No More Frustrations - Fixed the annoying problems that were slowing you down
🎯 Better Organization - Improved navigation helps you find things faster and stay organized
🔐 Compliance Ready - Enhanced security and reporting help you meet all regulatory requirements
🚀 What to Try Now
🎨 Test the New Menu - Click the arrow in the sidebar to see the collapsible navigation and try the tooltips
📊 Generate an Employee Report - Create an export file to see all the new employee information included
🔐 Check Data Protection - Look at employee lists to see how sensitive information is now hidden
👤 Update Your Profile - Try changing your contact information to confirm the errors are fixed
🏢 Visit Third Party Providers - Make sure you can access this section without any problems
📱 Try on Mobile - Use the system on your phone or tablet to experience the improvements
🎯 Set Your Preferences - Choose whether you like the menu open or closed - it will remember your choice
📋 Review Export Files - Check that the new report format works with your current processes
🔍 Test Security Features - Verify that you can access the information you need for your job
💬 Give Feedback - Let us know how these changes affect your daily work
💬 We Want to Hear from You
Your experience with these improvements is important to us. Please share your thoughts:
📞 How to Give Feedback
Navigation - Is the new menu design helpful for your daily work?
Reports - Do the enhanced export files have everything you need for compliance?
Security - Are the data protection features working well for your business?
Talk to Support - Contact your account manager through the support channels
Suggest Improvements - Tell us what else would make your work easier
🔍 What We Want to Know
Daily Work - Does the new navigation make your job easier?
Report Quality - Are the enhanced exports better for government submissions?
Mobile Use - How do the mobile improvements help when you're working remotely?
Security - Do the new protection features give you confidence in data safety?
Overall Experience - Are you getting the performance improvements we promised?
📞 Getting Help
🛠️ Support is Here for You
Our team is ready to help you make the most of these improvements:
General Support: [email protected]
Navigation Help: Learn how to use the new menu features and customize your experience
Report Questions: Get help with the enhanced export files and new data fields
Security Support: Understand how the new data protection features work
Setup Assistance: Help with any technical setup needed for the security features
Training Resources: Guides and videos to help you use the new features
🔧 Helpful Resources
User Guides: Step-by-step instructions for all new features
Video Tutorials: Watch how to use the new navigation and export features
FAQ: Answers to common questions about the improvements
Best Practices: Tips for getting the most out of the enhanced system
Questions? Our support team is ready to help at [email protected]
Thank you for using Gangmates!
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