Access PeopleHR Roadmap: The Future of HR Built for You

We’re not just improving HR software, we’re reimagining it. Our mission is simple: Save Time. Create Impact. Lead the Change.

Last updated: September 2026

Our Roadmap: It’s not just our vision, it’s yours

Every update, feature, and innovation on our roadmap is driven by what you’ve told us you need most. We’ve listened to your challenges: the repetitive admin, the disconnected systems, the missed strategic moments, and we’re delivering solutions that solve them head-on.

This roadmap is built to evolve with you, addressing immediate needs while setting you up to lead in a fast-changing world of work. Because the future of HR shouldn’t happen to you. It should happen with you.

What's new

1. Introducing the new Team Calendar in PeopleHR 

Get a smarter, clearer view of your team's time, all in one place.

  • All leave and time data in one view: no more switching between systems or chasing updates 

  • Monthly and weekly planner views: see what's coming and plan with confidence 

  • Absence trend analysis: spot patterns early and act before they impact your team 

  • KPI summary at glance: total leave taken, time off in lieu, and availability, all surfaced instantly 

  • Toggle view: switch between Classic and New experience at your own pace 

  • Filter by department and location: cut through the noise and focus on what matters to you 

Available to all customers from 7th September 

2. Hire faster, with screening built right into PeopleHR 

Background screening, now natively connected to your PeopleHR system. No extra logins, no manual handoffs.

  • Faster hiring : submit screening requests and move candidates through stages without leaving PeopleHR 

  • Less manual admin: no duplicate data entry or chasing updates across systems 

  • No system-hopping: manage the full candidate journey from application to new hire in one place 

  • Clear visibility: track screening status in real time, directly on the candidate record 

  • Complete audit trail: stay compliant with a full record of every screening action and outcome 

  • Better candidate and new hire experience: a smoother, more professional process from offer to day one 

3. Now submit expenses in seconds, without leaving Evo Navigator or PeopleHR 

The new Expense view brings expense submission, mileage tracking and reporting directly into Evo Navigator, on desktop and mobile.

  • Submit expenses in just 2 clicks: a streamlined experience that gets out of your way 

  • Desktop and mobile ready: manage expenses wherever you are, on any device 

  • Run reports without leaving Evo Navigator: full expense reporting built right in, no system-switching required 

  • Upload receipts instantly: drag and drop documents directly onto your expense claim 

  • Log mileage expenses: toggle on mileage tracking in seconds 

  • Taxable, reimbursable and billable options: categorise expenses accurately every time 

What's coming

Spotlight!

A new platform tier inside Access Evo is coming soon! 

For SMB customers, Access Evo Everywhere, a new platform tier inside Access Evo, marks the next phase of workforce transformation: the same HR & Payroll solution you rely on, now with an intelligent and orchestration layers that work for every employee, manager, HR & Payroll admin and more, every day.​ 

Previous releases

Smart Menu: Find what you need in 3 clicks​

Live now

No more hunting through endless menus. Our menu surfaces your unique work patterns and brings your most-needed actions directly to your fingertips the moment you log in.​

Business Impact: 70% reduction in task completion time from day one.

​Enhanced Employee Management - Employee List and Employee Wizard

Live now

Completely reimagined Employee List and Employee Wizard with 5x faster performance, smart address lookup, automated calculation helpers, and real-time validation in a modern full-screen interface. Enhanced search capabilities for seamless admin workflows.​

Business Impact: 40% faster employee creation, 80% fewer errors, daily time savings.​

Employee Playlists - Bulk Actions Made Simple 

Live now

Transform how you manage groups of employees. Whether you're processing new starters, updating multiple records, or targeting specific employee segments, our smart filters and tagging system puts the power of precision at your fingertips.​

Business Impact: Complete bulk operations in minutes, not hours.​

Our Promise: HR That Works Like You Think​

Every Minute Matters

We're obsessed with giving you time back. Every feature we build must save you hours, not create more work. If it doesn't make your day easier, it doesn't make it into our products. Our goal: return 5+ hours to your week.​

Fewer Systems, More Success​

Why juggle 6 systems when 1 can do it all? We're not building another integration - we're eliminating the need for multiple tools. One login, one source of truth, one less headache. Watch your software costs drop while productivity soars.

Value in Days, Not Months

No more 6-month implementations or complex training programs. Our features work instantly with smart defaults that match how SMBs operate. See real results in your first week, not your first quarter.

Grows With Your Ambition

Start simple, scale confidently. Whether you're 10 or 500 employees, our platform adapts to your needs. Unlock advanced features when you're ready, not when forced. Your HR system should accelerate growth, not constrain it.

Not on Access PeopleHR Evo Yet?

At the heart of our future vision and product roadmap is Access Evo, a revolutionary platform designed to empower your HR teams. Evo isn’t just an upgrade, it’s a complete reimagining of what HR tech can do.

Get Access PeopleHR Evo now and unlock the future of HR:

  • AI-Powered Automation: Copilot, Intelligent Feed, Smart Workflows.
  • Data-Driven Insights: World-class Analytics, Predictive Insights.
  • Employee-First Experience: Mobile-first, True Self-Service, Consumer-Grade UI.

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