What's New - September 7, 2025

Media Cost Reconciliation – Supplier Grouping Removed

What is it?

We’ve updated the Media Cost Reconciliation pages to remove the “Supplier” grouping and references across key views and exports.

Why it matters

This change simplifies the interface and aligns the Media Cost pages with the structure already used in the Media Financial Summary. By removing supplier-level grouping, users can more easily focus on cost data without unnecessary segmentation.

When is it needed?

This update is relevant for all users managing media cost data who no longer require supplier-level breakdowns. It streamlines reporting and improves consistency across financial summary tools.

Simplified WIP Completion: Unified Access to POST, UNPOST & DELETE

Overview

To streamline workflows and ensure consistency across WIP Take Up processes, new action buttons POST, UNPOST, and DELETE have been added to the Accrual and Offset WIP Take Up screens. These options were previously only available on Job Balance and Selected Balance screens.

What is it?

Users can now complete all WIP Take Up actions directly from the final step of the wizard, regardless of the method used (Accrual, Offset, Job Balance, or Selected Balance). This eliminates the need to exit and navigate to the WIP Search page to finalize actions.

Why it matters

Previously, users had to back out of the Accrual or Offset workflows to post or delete WIP entries, creating unnecessary steps and potential confusion. This update:

Reduces navigation time
Improves consistency across workflows
Enhances user experience and operational efficiency

How it works

In Accrual: A new Next button has been added to the form. Clicking it saves the entry and opens the unified WIP action screen where users can POST, UNPOST, or DELETE.
In Offset: The wizard now routes users to the same final WIP action screen instead of a separate final step, ensuring all four WIP methods end at the same interface.

Smarter Standard Hours in Employee Utilization Reports

Overview

The Employee Utilization Report now provides a more accurate reflection of each employee’s available working hours by factoring in their hire dates, end dates, and public holidays.

What is it?

This update ensures that Standard Hours (Target) are calculated based on each employee’s actual working period within the selected reporting range. It automatically adjusts for:

Start and end dates of employment
Public holidays
Individual working schedules

Why it matters

This enhancement improves the precision of utilization metrics, helping teams and managers:

Better understand employee availability
Make informed decisions about resource planning
Ensure fair and accurate reporting across all time periods

How it works

When you run the Employee Utilization Report:

The system calculates Standard Hours dynamically for each employee
It excludes holidays and prorates hours based on employment dates
The report reflects actual available hours for the selected time range

When is it needed?

Use this report when:

Tracking employee utilization across partial months
Reporting on new hires or short-term staff
Analyzing productivity during holiday periods