Release notes

Ciphr’s March 2026 release (2026-3) removes friction from the everyday workflows that HR teams rely on most, from onboarding new starters to managing re-employment, training records, and absences. It also includes continued behind-the-scenes work to support future enhancements and Ciphr Payroll integration. 

Error-free allowance management: Cancelling an allowance or payment in Add new employee no longer triggers an error, so your onboarding workflows run smoothly from day one 

• Accurate record selection: The Re-employ login flow now correctly selects the current record when an employee has multiple records after re-employment
• Important reminder: If an employee was previously moved to a leaver user role, they will need to be moved back to a current user role as part of the re-employment process

• Policy documents now enforce character limits to prevent errors caused by long values, protecting your data integrity without extra manual checks  

• Training record letters: The communication button for editable training record letters now works as expected, so you can send the right communications at the right time  
  

• CIPHRFLEXI work pattern: The absence copy-down button now functions correctly on mobile, making it easier for managers to handle absence management on the go  

• A new LMS service pack is included in the March release, delivering updates and improvements to Ciphr's learning management system  

March also includes foundational improvements that support future product enhancements and continued readiness for the Ciphr Payroll integration, ensuring your HR and payroll systems are set up to work together seamlessly. 

• Stronger performance under the hood: Enhancements to data handling, leaver and work pattern accuracy, and overall reporting performance
   

• • Smarter search: New filter bars across Learning Plans, Reports, and Portal Content make it faster to find what you need 
  • A smoother experience: Login and display improvements across the new UI for a more consistent look and feel
  • Reliable reporting: The Staffing Levels Report now runs without timeouts

• More flexible pay schedules: You can now set a specific day of the week as the final day of the month, making it easier to align payroll processing with your organisation's pay cycle  

Every fix and improvement in March is about one thing: giving HR teams confidence that Ciphr works the way they need it to. Whether you’re onboarding a new starter, re-employing a returning team member, or managing absences from your phone, these updates mean fewer workarounds, fewer frustrations, and more time to focus on your people.  

Sources

Ciphr HR March 2026 release (2026-3). Full details: Ciphr Release Notes

Ciphr LMS release Q1 2026. Full details: Ciphr LMS Release Notes

Ciphr Analytics. Full details: Ciphr Analytics Release Notes

Ciphr Payroll. Full details: Payroll Cloud Release Notes (March 2026)