Accessibility and UI improvements

In the Sage People Y25.2.2 release, we’ve made several accessibility and UI improvements. This includes:

HR Request

  • Improved keyboard navigation using the tab key

  • Screen reader announcements for key elements

  • Enabling use of up and down keys when selecting Request Types on the team member picker

  • Update to the initial focus behavior, meaning the system highlights the most appropriate field when a screen loads. This allows easier navigation to subsequent fields when using the tab key

People groups and vaccination management WX

We've upgraded the UI components of the following areas:

  • Personal risk mitigation

  • Confirmation component

  • File upload

  • Time off

WX employee self-service portal - assistive technology

Those who use assistive technology when accessing the self-service portal will now see the following improvements:

  • Improved keyboard navigation and screen reader experience

  • Fixes to color contrast in Summary Processes and in sidebar navigation

  • A new option for people who use keyboard navigation. This lets you choose whether to continue navigating or move the focus to the main content

  • The ability to add alternative text in the Alt-Text field of HR Noticeboards

  • An option to mark images in internal communications as decorative

  • Unique page titles in Enhanced Objectives and Feedback pages

Replacing default image for users

If a user doesn't have a picture added to their Sage People profile, the system currently displays a default image. This will now show the users initials.