Release Notes
We made pepelwerk easier to use from the moment you log in — and gave organizations the controls they need to run programs without workarounds.
At a Glance
- Your pepelwerk home page is completely redesigned. Arie is front and center, your to‑dos are visible, and nothing is buried.
- Org admins can now assign specific managers to specific access codes.
- Users can be removed from reports by access code. Billing math is corrected. Admin limits are removed.
- Stipend‑eligible courses now include related skill matches.
- Both portals received a navigation refresh for a unified platform experience.
For Talent · People Hub
A Home Page That Works for You
The People Hub home screen has been rebuilt to make next steps obvious and remove unnecessary friction.
- All required actions appear in one place.
- Arie, your AI Career Assistant, is visible on the home page.
- Feature visibility and add‑ons are accessible without leaving the home screen.
- Cleaner layout, reduced noise, and improved responsiveness across devices.
Bottom line: You log in and immediately know what to do next.
For Organizations · Org Portal
The Right Manager on the Right Program
Organizations asked for clearer access controls. This update delivers them.
- Assign specific managers to specific access codes.
- When a manager leaves, access codes remain protected and transition cleanly.
- The access code list is simplified and faster to navigate.
Bottom line: Each manager sees only their programs.
Admin Work That Doesn’t Slow You Down
Operational tasks now behave the way organizations expect.
- Copying a job no longer carries over old access code mappings.
- No more user limits; add as many team members as needed.
- LML and Missed Opportunity reports can be filtered by access code.
- Stipend badges appear directly in the portal for quick eligibility checks.
Bottom line: Faster operations, cleaner data, and reporting aligned to real program structures.
Billing That’s Actually Right
Billing logic has been corrected and hardened.
- Discounts recalculate automatically when subscription duration changes.
- Access codes cannot go live without confirmed sponsor funding.
- Stipend transaction tax calculations are corrected.
Bottom line: Billing is accurate, predictable, and explainable.
For Everyone · Both Portals
Learn When It Works for You
Learning workflows are now more flexible and more inclusive.
- The 15‑day enrollment countdown has been removed.
- Stipend eligibility now includes related skill matches.
- External training libraries can be connected directly into pepelwerk.
- Enrollment statements in the Org Portal are clearer and easier to read.
Bottom line: No countdown clock. Broader eligibility. Your existing training content can live inside pepelwerk.
It Finally Feels Like One Platform
Navigation updates bring consistency across both portals.
- Refreshed headers and menus across People Hub and Org Portal.
- Breadcrumbs appear at the top of every page for location clarity.
Bottom line: Less mental effort. Both portals behave consistently.
Support and Feedback
Every update is driven by user feedback. If something is unclear, not working as expected, or if there’s a feature you need, contact your Customer Success Manager or submit feedback through the portal.
Coming in May 2026
- Wallet‑based payments in the Org Portal
- DHS SSO via FedRAMP Part 2
- A new Arie AI onboarding flow that accelerates talent from signup to first match
pepelwerk · April 2026 · Confidential
