Feature release: Staff profile pictures and custom welcome letters

April 7, 2025
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3 min read

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:

  1. Humanise your digital workspace: recognisable faces improve team connection.
  2. Simplify visual identification: especially useful for rostering and attendance tracking.
  3. 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.
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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:

  1. Go to Settings > General > Global Settings - Developers - Early Access.
  2. For a near-final version with minor risks, choose .

Available resources

  1. Getting early access:
    https://microkeeper.com.au/faq.php?faq=Get-early-access-to-new-features-in-Microkeeper
  2. Enabling employee profile pics:
    https://microkeeper.com.au/faq.php?faq=How-to-enable-Profile-Pictures
  3. Managing employee profile pics for staff:
    https://microkeeper.com.au/faq.php?faq=Managing-Profile-Pictures-for-Staff
  4. How do I upload a personal profile picture:
    https://microkeeper.com.au/faq.php?faq=How-do-I-upload-a-personal-Profile-Picture
  5. 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!

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