HR Newsletter

February, 2026

What's new

Here's a quick rundown of everything new in Zoho People from last month:

Check out our What's New page for more detailed information on our latest features.

On the roadmap

Have a look at some of the features our team is working on to simplify HR practices!

  • Enhancements in shift swap
  • Integration with Microsoft SharePoint
  • Notifications for organizational files expiry
  

From the Knowledge Hive

Check out our articles to gain insights on best HR practices and strategies!

Strategic reengineering of HRHow to assess employee performance: Strategies that drive growthA step-by-step guide to building your 2026 payroll calendar

Feature of the Month

Did you know? Employee IDs can now be automatically generated when converting a candidate into an employee, making ID assignment faster, easier, and completely hassle-free!

Learn more!

 

HR tip of the month

Employees interact with their managers for almost everything, and their productivity and workplace satisfaction largely depend on how managers lead, make decisions, communicate, and recognize effort. That’s why organizations are increasingly focusing on developing stronger managerial skills. Start by setting clear promotion criteria based on leadership skills rather than just years of experience, and nurture soft skills like teamwork, communication, delegation, mentoring, and decision-making so managers can bring out the best in their teams and create an exceptional employee experience.

Make work fun

Celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Day (February 17th) at work doesn’t need big budgets or grand plans. Encourage small, thoughtful gestures like public thank-you notes, peer shout-outs, surprise appreciation messages, or helping a teammate without being asked. These simple acts build trust, boost morale, and remind everyone that kindness is part of your workplace culture, not just a one-day event!

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