Announcements

  1. 🔄🚫 Reset and Refresh: Introducing monthly budget resets

    Improvement

    Start budgeting with a clean slate every month. Our new Monthly Budget Resets are designed to keep your monthly allocations sharp and your spending on point.

    With this new setting, what you don't use in your budget this month, will be lost for next month. Say you've got €100 for parking in January and you only use €20; come February, you start fresh again with another €100.

    Here’s the scoop:

    • Admins can now choose how budgets reset: either carry over the leftovers or start anew each month
    • Make sure your allocation period is set to 'monthly' to enable this feature.
    • Once set, this applies to all similar budget types within your organization - keeping it simple and consistent.

    👉 Go to your Settings > Customisation > Allocation method to get started with Monthly Budget Resets

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  2. 📱 All your budgets, now on mobile!

    New Feature

    Our latest app update lets you see all your budget types—right from your phone.

    Now, not only can you track your yearly budget, but you can also dive into your monthly spending with ease. Plus, reservations are now factored into your remaining budget, ensuring no surprises.

    For those of you without a legal budget, we've expanded visibility to include all budget types, such as Flex, Business and Charge budgets. This means no matter what kind of budget you're managing, you'll see it all in one place.

    👉 Ready to take control? Just update your app via the Apple App Store (iOS) or the Google Play Store (Android)

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  3. 📊 Your employees can now explore their mobility spend

    New Feature

    Your employees often ask us how much they’re spending on some mobility categories. Now, they no longer need to wonder. We've rolled out our Mobility Analytics dashboard to your employees, designed just for them to keep track of their transportation costs and earnings with precision.

    Now, they can easily see how much they're spending on car sharing, e-scooters, or even that daily bike ride to work. Whether they're considering buying a new bike or just curious about their spending habits, our new dashboard makes it simple and straightforward.

    What’s in store for them?

    • A detailed breakdown of their expenses by category, so they can see exactly what they’re spending the most on.
    • A clear, visual representation of their monthly spending trends, helping them manage their budget better and make smarter mobility choices.

    👉 Go to your employee view by clicking on Myself > Home. Get ready to make every euro count!

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  4. 🚌 Tailor your transit: Introducing group-specific public transport subscriptions

    Improvement

    The newest feature on Mbrella allows you to activate different public transport subscriptions for various user groups within your organization.

    You can customize public transport subscriptions to perfectly match the diverse needs of your teams. Whether it's offering SNCB 2nd class tickets to your field team or exclusive 1st class passes for your executives, the power of choice is now in your hands. Consulting firms can rejoice too—opt for flexible 1-month subscriptions for your ever-mobile consultants or go for the stability of 12-month subscriptions for your HQ staff.

    👉 Head over to your Employees > Groups, and click on a group with active public transport benefits to start tailoring your teams’ subscriptions

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  5. 👥 Your journey, your choice. Select your user group

    New Feature

    We’re rolling out a feature that puts the power in the hands of your employees. Now, when they first register on Mbrella, you can allow your employees to pick their own user group and its attached mobility benefits. It’s all about customizing their experience to suit their mobility needs.

    This new feature is perfect for companies that believe in giving their employees the freedom to choose their own mobility plan. Whether you’re a daily commuter or an occasional traveler, you can select the user group that best fits your lifestyle. This choice isn’t just a one-time thing; you get to revisit and revise your decision every year, ensuring your mobility plan always matches your current needs.

    You have the option to exclude certain employees or groups from making their own selections, ensuring alignment with company policies and roles. For instance, you might decide that your sales team, who are frequently on the road, can not change their user group.

    👉 Go to Employees > Groups to activate this free user group choice. When your employees log in in to their Mbrella account, they’ll be prompted to choose their user group during your initial registration or on the annual update.

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  6. 📅🔄 Sync up! Introducing calendar file imports to Mbrella

    New Feature

    At Mbrella, we're committed to making your mobility management as integrated and seamless as possible with your existing HR tools. That's why we're excited to introduce our latest feature that imports your calendar data directly into Mbrella.

    This ensures that commuting allowances are only paid for actual office attendance days, aligning perfectly with your day-to-day operations and keeping your allowances in check.

    Here’s why you’ll love this update:

    • No more guesswork: import non-office days like holidays, sick leaves, or any other absences into Mbrella. If they're not at the office, they're not on your dime for commutes.
    • Fraud prevention: With automatic disabling of non-office days in the Commute Planner, there’s no chance of accidental or fraudulent km claims. Already created trips will get automatically deleted as well.
    • Effortless import: Just export your calendar file from your time registration tool, put it in our template format and upload it to Mbrella. In seconds, watch your calendar align with real employee presence. Or automate the import via our SFTP server.

    👉 Import your calendar via Employees > Import calendar (next to the Add employee-button)

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  7. 📊 Your company’s mobility patterns & CO2 footprint at a glance

    New Feature

    Dive into data like never before with Mbrella Analytics. Our new mobility dashboard now allows you to track and visualize your employees’ commuting patterns and evaluate the environmental impact of their commute.

    Improving mobility is crucial to align with your CSR/ESG objectives and to mitigate the effects of climate change. With Mbrella Analytics, you can make informed decisions regarding the reduction of your mobility carbon footprint and monitor progress towards achieving specific goals.

    👉 Head to Analytics and start visualising your mobility. Interested in diving deeper? Our consulting team offers tailored surveys and expert advice to help you optimize your corporate mobility strategy.

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  8. 📁 Smooth file import/exports with precision logging

    Improvement

    We've turbocharged Mbrella's file handling to make sure you're not stuck in slow data downloads. Even if you’re downloading files with tens of thousands of rows.

    Now, when you export data, you’ll get a view on when the file is ready, with a download link.

    And for those who manage file imports, our new functionality lets you track every import, whether triggered by SFTP or direct upload. You’ll see a clear status on whether your files were processed correctly or if there were errors—down to the exact detail like a missing email address or an incorrect entry on row 42.

    👉 Check out the new 'Logs' section in your Settings 

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  9. 💳 Access your virtual Mbrella Pay card on the Mbrella app

    New Feature

    Virtual Mbrella Pay cards are now live on the Mbrella app. With our cards right at your fingertips, copying and pasting your credit card details into your favourite mobility app is as easy as a few taps.

    Lost your card in the chaos of everyday life? With Mbrella Mobile, you can pause or terminate your card directly from within the app.

    The power of payment convenience. Right in your pocket.

    👉 In your Mbrella app, click on the Visa-icon in your top right corner to access your card. The app is available on the Apple App Store (iOS) or the Google Play Store (Android)

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  10. 📂 Automate your payroll file transfers

    New Feature

    Gone are the days of manually downloading and importing payroll files. With this slick update, you can automate the entire payroll file process.

    Simply hop into your payroll settings, select 'SFTP server' as your exchange mode, and decide if you want to send payroll files automatically or after a manual check. Whether you're working with Attentia, SD Worx eBlox, Ulis, or Mpleo, we've got you covered. If you work with a different social secretary, you can also pick up the files from our server yourself.

    Your files will safely land where they need to be, ready for processing by your social secretary. It’s secure, it’s efficient, and it’s ready to make your payroll workflow as smooth as silk.

    👉 Head over to your Payroll Settings > Details and set up your SFTP exchange. Available on our Enterprise plan.

    Note: customers of Partena, Securex and Attentia Dots can keep on using our existing payroll API integrations.

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