Profit.co News Digest – November 2025

Power Productivity with New Features in Profit.co:

Plan (OKRs, BSC, and Strategy Roadmaps)

• Unified View for Manual + Integration Check-ins: Previously, when a key result was integrated with a third-party system (e.g., Asana, Jira, HubSpot), any manual check-in comment you entered before the integration sync would automatically get moved to the Check-in Log.

• Clear Separation of Parent KR & Sub-KR Comments: We’ve enhanced the OKR Master Layout to provide more flexibility and consistency in how custom fields are used across Objectives and Key Results.

  When you add a custom field in the Objective check-in panel, you can now choose to share that field with Key Results using the new Shared Behaviour option in the Master Layout.

• Direct Check-In & Latest Check-In Comments Now Available in OKR Progress Presentation: We’ve enhanced the OKR Progress Presentation with a new customization option. Previously, check-in comments such as Latest Check-In Comment and Direct Check-In Comment were available only in the table view. Now, these options can be included directly in your downloaded OKR Progress Presentations.
• Add Objective Check-in Custom Fields to Key Results (and vice versa): Two new trend charts, OKR Status Trend and On-Time Check-in Users Rate Trend, have been added to the OKR Cockpit under the Unilever Program Governance section.
• New Widgets in OKR Cockpit: We’ve added three new widgets to the OKR Cockpit to help organizations easily track user activity and engagement. These widgets give a clear picture of login patterns, department-wise activity, and overall user distribution.
• Enhanced Reflect/Reset Notification and Accessibility: We’ve improved the availability and visibility of the Reset option for OKRs. Previously, the reset action was accessible only through the More Options menu on the View Details page. Now, the Reset function is easier to find and use across multiple areas.
• Portfolio Progress: We’ve introduced a new Portfolio Progress metric to give clearer visibility into overall progress across projects and sub-portfolios.

PROCESS(Tasks, PPM, Timesheets, Notes, Meetings)

• Introducing Trash and Restore Functionality for Tasks: We’ve introduced a new Trash and Restore feature within the Tasks module, giving users more control and flexibility over deleted items. Tasks that are deleted are no longer removed permanently — they’re moved to a Trash section for a defined retention period before being automatically deleted.
• Introducing the Project Read-Only User Role: We’ve added a new “Project Read-Only User” role within the Members & Access section of Projects. This role gives organizations more granular control over project visibility and ensures the right people have access without the ability to edit or modify project data.
• Tollgate PDF Download Now Shows Completed & Current Stages : We’ve added a new “Export Tollgates as PDF” option inside the project’s Tollgates section, giving users a clear snapshot of project stage progress. The exported PDF now includes all completed stages plus the current active stage, offering a precise and meaningful representation of project advancement.

PEOPLE(PMS, Goals, Development Plans, Recognition, Survey)

• Accept & Reject Option for Goal Assignments: We have introduced a new Accept/Reject workflow for goal assignments to improve clarity, accountability, and communication between managers and employees.
• Goal Type Configuration Added to Review Templates: We’ve introduced a new enhancement in the Performance Review Templates that allows HR teams to decide how goals should appear during performance reviews, either as a combined list or separated by goal types
• Bulk Assign Option in PMS Goals: We’ve added a new Bulk Assign feature in PMS Goals to simplify goal assignment. Previously, managers had to assign goals individually to each employee, which was time-consuming for large teams.
• Value Points in Recognition: We’ve added value-specific points in Recognition to make recognition more transparent and meaningful. Previously, points were only shown as a total, making it hard to see how each value contributed.
• Word Cloud Chart – Survey Module: We’ve added a Word Cloud chart in the Survey module to help visualize open-text responses. Previously, users had to manually read each response to identify common themes.

Enhancements

• Show Full Objective Hierarchy When Viewing Key Results: We have improved the OKR viewing experience by introducing full objective hierarchy visibility when opening a Key Result.
• Improved Present View: All Objectives & Key Results on a Single Page: We’ve enhanced the Bowler Chart experience to make progress review easier and more visual.
• Option to change tollgate sequence: You can now switch a project from one tollgate sequence to another without having to recreate or restart the project. This gives teams greater flexibility when project methodology or structure needs to be updated mid-cycle.
• Restrict Goal Editing After the Authoring Window: To strengthen governance and ensure consistent performance cycles, Profit.co now restricts goal editing once the authoring window has closed. Previously, users were only prevented from creating new goals outside the allowed timeframe; now the same restriction applies to editing existing goals as well.
• Export History Added to Award Export Options: We’ve introduced a new Export History option to strengthen visibility and auditability in the Awards module. This enhancement provides administrators with a complete record of all export actions performed from the Awards screen.
• Activity Log Added Alongside Login History We have expanded the audit capabilities within User Management by adding a new Activity Log tab. This enhancement gives administrators complete visibility into user-related actions, improving transparency, security, and governance.
• Enhanced OKR Custom Export Options We’ve introduced a new and simplified export experience in the OKR module. Previously, users could download only the standard export file. Now, you can choose from three flexible export views, allowing you to generate reports exactly the way you need.
• ‘Include Lower Levels’ Toggle in Employee Progress Widget: We’ve enhanced the Employee Progress widget in the OKR Cockpit by introducing a new Include Lower Levels toggle. This improvement ensures better visibility and accurate progress tracking across hierarchical structures.
• User Management Field – Filter Support: In HR Cockpit, a new filter option has been added to help you quickly find users based on management-level attributes such as employee email, job title, and more. In the future, review-related filters will also be included under this unified filter for easier access.
• Access List Visibility Support for PMS HR Cockpit: We’ve enhanced folder creation in PMS HR Cockpit with Access List visibility. Previously, when creating a folder, you couldn’t set the visibility for a specific group of employees. Now, you can select specific employees or groups to control access, improving security and organizational clarity.
• Enhanced Hover Card in Sent for Approval: We’ve added an improved hover card in the Sent for Approval section of Recognition to make approval tracking easier. Previously, users had to open each item to see approver details.
• Performance Score Now Visible in Bowler Chart Reporting: We’ve added a new Performance Score display inside the Bowler Chart view. Previously, this score existed only in the backend, without any direct visibility for users. Now, it is fully available within the reporting interface.

Check out our latest blog posts!

Employee Engagement

• How to Conduct an Employee Engagement Survey A step-by-step guide to designing and running engagement surveys that employees actually respond to. Covers question frameworks, rollout tips, and how to turn feedback into visible action.
• The Psychology Behind Employee Engagement & Why It Works Breaks down the core psychological drivers that shape how engaged people feel at work. Explains why engagement boosts performance—and what leaders can do to activate those motivators.
• Psychological Safety and Employee Engagement: What’s the Connection? Shows how trust, openness, and “safe to speak up” cultures directly impact engagement levels. Includes practical ways to build psychological safety across teams.
• How to Build an Employee Engagement Strategy From Scratch A complete blueprint for creating an engagement strategy even if you’re starting at zero. Walks through goal setting, initiatives, measurement, and continuous improvement.
• Employee Engagement vs Employee Satisfaction: What Sets Them Apart? Clarifies the real difference between being “happy” at work and being truly engaged. Helps HR and leaders focus on the metrics and actions that drive performance, not comfort.
• The Complete Guide to Employee Engagement in 2025 A modern, 2025-ready overview of what engagement means and how it’s evolving. Includes trends, best practices, and a practical engagement playbook for leaders.
• How to Prevent Employee Burnout and Build Sustainable Engagement Connects burnout prevention to long-term engagement and retention. Shares early warning signs plus systems and habits to keep teams energized.
• Recognition Programs That Actually Drive Engagement Explains why some recognition programs fail while others change culture. Offers a framework for meaningful, consistent recognition that boosts motivation.
• The Link Between Employee Wellbeing and EngagementShows how mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing shape engagement outcomes. Helps leaders build healthier workplaces that naturally improve commitment.
• The Complete Guide to Employee Engagement in 2025 Lays out how growth paths and learning plans increase engagement and loyalty.Includes actionable steps to design development plans employees value.

Performance Management

• 5 Employee Engagement Essentials for Modern Leaders Highlights the five fundamentals leaders must get right to keep teams engaged today. Practical, leadership-level behaviors that translate into stronger performance and retention.
• How to Create a Culture of Employee Engagement Focuses on culture systems—rituals, habits, and leadership practices—that sustain engagement. Shows how to move from one-off initiatives to an always-on engagement environment.
• How to Design a Performance-Linked Pay System That’s Fair and Motivating Breaks down how to tie compensation to performance without creating bias or confusion. Covers transparency, goal alignment, and trust-building pay principles.
• How to Calculate Employee Engagement ROI Gives clear methods to quantify engagement impact in business terms. Helps HR prove value through retention, productivity, and performance metrics.
• 16 Employee Engagement Metrics Every HR Leader Should Track Shows how analytics uncovers the real drivers of engagement at scale.Links people insights to measurable business outcomes and smarter interventions.
• How Data Analytics Improves Engagement and Business Performance Shows how analytics uncovers the real drivers of engagement at scale.Links people insights to measurable business outcomes and smarter interventions.
• Why the Say-Do Ratio Matters More Than You Think Introduces the say-do ratio as a powerful measure of trust and execution.Explains why teams fail when commitments don’t translate into action.
• How Your Say-Do Ratio Changes Across Work Environments Explores how remote, hybrid, and in-office setups affect commitment follow-through. Offers ways to strengthen reliability regardless of where teams work.
• How the Say-Do Ratio Measures Commitment in Agile Teams Applies say-do ratio thinking to agile planning, sprints, and delivery. Helps leaders spot execution gaps early and improve predictability.
• Why Focusing on HRIS Performance Alone Hurts the Business Warns against treating HRIS metrics as the sole indicator of people performance. Encourages a broader system view tied to outcomes, behaviors, and strategy.

OKR University (Enterprise OKRs + AI)

• AI-Powered OKR Analytics: The Future of Enterprise Goal Management Explains how AI is reshaping OKR tracking, sensing risk, and predicting outcomes. Shows what “smart analytics” looks like for enterprise execution.
• Building OKR Centers of Excellence in Enterprise Organizations Details how enterprises scale OKRs sustainably through a dedicated CoE model. Covers structure, roles, operating cadence, and success factors.
• Why Most Enterprise OKR Programs Fail in Year Two Breaks down the common “year-two slump” causes after early OKR momentum fades. Offers fixes to keep adoption, leadership support, and relevance strong.
• How to Design Enterprise OKR ROI Dashboards That Drive Action Shows how to build ROI dashboards that move beyond reporting into decision-making. Includes what to track, how to visualize it, and how to trigger action.
• Why Your Billion-Dollar Merger Is Probably Killing Innovation Looks at how large M&A deals accidentally suppress innovation and speed. Offers strategic and cultural guardrails to keep growth alive post-merger.
• Why Culture Is Critical to M&A Success Explains why culture clashes derail mergers more than strategy or finance.Provides ways to align people, values, and goals through the transition.

Project Management (AI + Staffing)

• 5 Ways AI Is Transforming Project Prioritization Shows how AI helps leaders cut through noise to prioritize the right work faster. Covers decision clarity, resource alignment, and smarter trade-offs.
• The AI Project Manager: Intelligent Assignment for Better Staffing Explores how AI-driven assignment improves who-does-what decisions in projects. Highlights benefits like capacity balance, skill matching, and delivery speed.

Behavioral Economics

• Why Do People Break Promises? The Psychology Behind the Say-Do Ratio Explains the behavioral science of why intentions don’t always become actions. Connects cognitive bias and motivation gaps to real workplace execution problems.