brioHR Product Updates - October 2026, Week 4 | New GL Report display, SMBC Bank option for Singapore and Managing Documents on the brioHR Mobile App!

Introduction

At brioHR, we are committed to continuously enhancing the user experience. We listen to valuable feedback from our clients to deliver new features, improvements, and system enhancements.

This article provides a summary of all brioHR product updates released in Week 4 of October 2026.

Payroll  Update

Customise Your GL Report Grouping Display

You can now choose how GL Report groupings are displayed, giving you greater flexibility to match your accounting import requirements.

Key Benefits:

📊 Flexible Display Options: Choose between Inline with Payroll Item or Separate Column.

🎯 Easier Data Import: Display groupings such as Department, Office, or Cost Center in a dedicated column.

🔄 No Disruption: Existing configurations retain the current display format by default.

Note: This enhancement applies to GL Reports only and does not affect Xero or Sage exports.

👉 Follow our guide to learn how to configure this setting within GL Report. 

New Singapore Payroll Bank: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) 

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC Singapore) is now available as a company bank account in brioHR, giving you more flexibility in managing payroll transfers.

Key Benefits:

🏦 New Bank Support: Select SMBC Singapore under Payroll Center > Bank Account.

🔄 Flexible Transfer Methods: Choose from GIRO (default) or FAST.

⚡ Simplified Payroll Processing:  Download the bank file (CSV) and upload it directly to your bank portal for a smoother and more efficient payment transfer process. 

👉 Follow our guide to learn how to set up this bank within the payroll center.

Mobile App Update

Access and Manage Documents on the brioHR Mobile App

Managing employee documents is now easier! Employees and Managers can access and manage documents directly from the brioHR mobile app, anytime and anywhere.

Key Benefits:

📂 Easy Document Access: View personal files and employee documents directly from the new Documents tab.

📤 Manage Documents on the Go: Upload, preview, share and delete documents based on your assigned permissions.

✅ Convenient Approvals: Managers and authorised approvers can review, approve or reject document change requests directly from the mobile app.

🔔 Stay Updated: Receive push notifications for document change requests.

👉 Follow our guide to learn how to access and manage documents through the brioHR mobile app.