We’re thrilled to announce two powerful new features that make Microkeeper’s HR software even more flexible and personal.
- Employee profile pictures: Let your team showcase their personality!
- Custom welcome letters: personalise onboarding with branded messages.
Both features are now available in early access, giving you a first look before the rollout.
Employee profile pictures: a more personal HR experience
Now, employees can upload their own profile picture directly in Microkeeper, replacing generic placeholders with real faces. This helps:
- Humanise your digital workspace: recognisable faces improve team connection.
- Simplify visual identification: especially useful for rostering and attendance tracking.
- Boost engagement: employees feel more represented in the system.

How it works
- Employees can upload their photo via the Microkeeper mobile app or web portal.
- Admins can remove images if required to maintain professionalism.
- Profile pictures appear across the employee console.
- Early access tip: encourage employees to use clear, professional headshots for consistency.
Custom welcome letter: make a stellar first impression
First impressions matter, now you can customise the welcome email new hires receive when joining your team.
Why is this a game changer?
- Brand the experience: match your company's voice and tone.
- Include key information upfront: policies, dress codes, or first-day instructions.
- Reduce onboarding questions: set expectations from day one.


How it works
- Edit the default template including additional information relevant to your business.
- Preview before sending to ensure formatting looks perfect.
- Early access tip: use this to highlight unique perks (e.g., “Free lunch Fridays”).
How to access these features early
Want to try them now? Join our early access program:
- Go to Settings > General > Global Settings - Developers - Early Access.
- For a near-final version with minor risks, choose .
Available resources
- Getting early access:
https://microkeeper.com.au/faq.php?faq=Get-early-access-to-new-features-in-Microkeeper - Enabling employee profile pics:
https://microkeeper.com.au/faq.php?faq=How-to-enable-Profile-Pictures - Managing employee profile pics for staff:
https://microkeeper.com.au/faq.php?faq=Managing-Profile-Pictures-for-Staff - How do I upload a personal profile picture:
https://microkeeper.com.au/faq.php?faq=How-do-I-upload-a-personal-Profile-Picture - Customise the welcome letter:
https://microkeeper.com.au/faq.php?faq=Can-I-customise-the-welcome-letter
Frequently asked questions
Staff profile pictures
- Who can upload profile pictures?
- Employees can upload their own via the app or web portal. Admins can also upload on their behalf.
- Are there photo guidelines?
Yes! Images should be:- Clear, well-lit headshots.
- Professional (no memes or group photos)
- Under 2MB in JPG/PNG format.
- Can managers approve photos?
- No, but they can remove non-compliant images in the profile of the employee.
Custom welcome letter
- Can I use HTMLin welcome emails?
- Yes! Advanced users can add custom formatting, buttons, or embedded links.
- What if I don’t customise the template?
- New hires will receive Microkeeper’s default welcome letter with basic instructions.
Try these features today and share your feedback to help shape the final release!