beqomPay Suite 17.0 - Feature release notes
This article details the latest improvements introduced in version 17.0 of the beqomPay Suite application, their benefits for our end-users and their principles of use.
Compensation
Bulk delete custom columns & calculated columns
Version 17.0 of the Pay Suite platform introduces the possibility for administrators to perform bulk actions on both custom columns and calculated columns in the Team planner view step of the compensation round configuration wizard, for a more streamlined Planner configuration maintenance, particularly during setup iterations or customer-specific view adjustments.
Previously, custom columns and calculated columns needed to be disabled or removed one by one, making setup adjustment time-consuming for compensation admins.
With this new capability, admins have access to:
Bulk enable/disable: toggle multiple columns on/off for faster configuration management.
Bulk delete: remove multiple custom or calculated columns in a single action.
Confirmation: safeguard against accidental deletion with a confirmation pop-up.
Bulk deletion action
In addition to the confirmation pop-up before deletion, if one or several columns that the user is attempting to delete have dependencies, a validation pop-up is displayed with the details of the dependencies and gives the user the possibility to download a log file containing more information.
Column dependency warning
Prorated target bonus display in Planner
This new display option brings prorated target bonus values directly into the Planner, enhancing transparency and accuracy in bonus reviews. When both Time in role (TiR) and Leave of absence (LoA) factors are configured in the bonus plan, the feature ensures accurate visibility of target bonuses that have been adjusted to reflect each worker's unique situation. By displaying these real prorated values, reviewers can make more informed decisions with compensation data that truly represents individual circumstances.
The key capabilities of this feature are as follows:
Configurable display name and tooltip for user clarity.
Automatic calculation of prorated target bonus (= sum(Target Bonus of each situation × TiR × LoA)).
Full integration into the existing Bonus compensation element configuration.
Prorated target bonus configuration in the Bonus comp element
Manager filter in Planner
The Planner now features a powerful Manager filter that significantly improves data visibility for HRBPs and senior managers overseeing large worker populations. This enhancement simplifies review and analysis workflows by enabling users to quickly narrow their Planner views to specific manager groups, making it easier to focus on relevant worker data and streamline compensation decisions.
Here are the most notable capabilities of this new feature:
New Manager filter integrated into the existing filter panel.
Multiple manager selection support: possibility to view all workers under Manager A and Manager B).
Available for HRBP, Manager and Manager+1 views.
For HRBPs, visibility is based on assigned workers (not hierarchy).
Multiple manager filter definition
Performance Management
"Goal setting" review type
The new Goal setting feature introduces a dedicated review type within the review process, designed to facilitate structured and scheduled discussions between workers and managers for defining and validating annual goals. This enhancement focuses exclusively on goal definition, ensuring that goal data is frozen and traceable once the manager completes the review. By providing a formal validation process between managers and workers, the feature creates an auditable snapshot of goals at the start of the performance cycle, establishing clear expectations and accountability for the year ahead.
In terms of activation, a new setting, Goal setting template, is now available in the Performance review details step of the review template configuration wizard, under Workbench > Performance Management > Performance Review Templates. When this setting is enabled, the system applies the goal setting flow to the template.
The performance review timeline of this type of review is simplified to three stages:
Start
Manager review
Close
Steps Moderation, Collaboration, Conversation, and Publish are automatically disabled; the timeline is frozen and cannot be modified.
Goal setting template checkbox in the performance review configuration wizard
Roles & access
The roles and access for this review type are the following:
Worker:
Read-only access to the review.
Cannot add ratings or comments.
Can view assigned goals as well as the progress of the review.
Manager:
Full access to the review.
Can finalize goals.
Can open the Goals page and edit goal details.
Can communicate with the workers about the goals.
Review submission & notifications
When managers submit the goal-setting review, the system triggers a comprehensive closure process. Workers receive a notification confirming that their goal setting document is closed, while the goal details become frozen to preserve the agreed-upon objectives. The system captures this moment with a snapshot timestamp, ensuring that any subsequent changes to goals won't affect the closed review, maintaining the integrity of the original goal-setting discussion.
PDF generation
The review PDF has been thoughtfully updated to support the goal setting flow while maintaining familiar functionality. It now displays a simplified timeline showing the streamlined process (Start → Manager Review → Close) and includes all goal and review data that was visible in the UI at the time of closure. Users can continue to generate and view complete review documentation just as before, with the PDF serving as a comprehensive record of the goal-setting conversation.
Review reopening
Administrators now have enhanced flexibility through a new l action that allows them to reopen closed reviews when necessary. By simply changing the status from Closed to In progress, admins can accommodate exceptional circumstances or corrections that may arise after the initial goal-setting process is complete. This feature ensures the system remains adaptable while maintaining proper administrative oversight.
Platform
Gender enum update
The Gender enum, which is referenced in the Demographics entity has been updated from a standard enum to a predefined enum with standard values. This change standardizes gender data across the platform, enabling more consistent categorization and improved analysis of worker demographics in Pay Suite.
By moving to a standardized set of gender values, customers can benefit from enhanced reporting accuracy and alignment with best practices in workforce analytics.
The standard values for the Gender are the following:
Male
Female
Other
Unknown