Meet the AI-powered front line: What’s new in the August 2025 Dayforce release

In a market saturated with AI hype, organisations are demanding more than vague promises. They need proof. They need outcomes. And they need technology that delivers practical value for every worker, not just a few. That means supporting the entire workforce, especially the vast majority who work on the front line. 

That’s exactly what the August 2025 Dayforce release delivers. Informed by customers across industries, this release provides AI that helps reduce complexity, drive performance and meet people where they are. From AI-powered learning and sentiment analysis to mobile-first experiences and ROI-focused analytics, every feature is designed to help your people — especially those on the front line — move faster, operate smarter and deliver real value. 

Here’s how. 

AI that works for you 

AI is only as valuable as the problems it solves. Our latest release introduces new AI capabilities that are practical, intuitive and immediately impactful: 
 

• Gauge team sentiment at scale. By the time insights reach managers, it’s often too late to act. Dayforce Engagement now helps managers surface key themes from surveys and generates a summary of all feedback provided. With AI sentiment analysis, organisations can better understand, at scale, how their people feel about the workplace and can then act swiftly to address any issues. 

• Answer workers’ pay questions in seconds. “What did I get paid?” “Why is my pay cheque different this time?” These common questions no longer need to clog your HR caseload. Our new Pay Discovery Agent provides AI-powered insights in seconds, giving employees more clarity while freeing up your HR team. 

Built for frontline agility 

Supporting frontline talent takes more than a mobile app. It means delivering real tools that address flexibility, rostering and life events on your people’s terms. 
 

• Empower employees to pick up shifts at any of your locations. With Shift Marketplace, employees can now pick up shifts across your different locations, boosting financial wellness and helping managers fill gaps faster. That means more freedom for workers and better coverage for businesses. Managers gain access to a broader staffing pool to better meet demand in real time, improving service, sales and productivity.

• Enhanced mobile approvals for frontline managers. Approve with clarity and confidence. Managers now get a new calendar view and full request history when handling time-off requests, shift trades, or open shift pickups — all from their phones. More context, fewer delays, and faster decisions right where work happens. 

AI that keeps shifts on track with Workforce Insights

Managing the front line requires fast, informed decisions. The new Workforce Insights dashboard uses intelligence to surface real-time status, showing who is absent, late, or currently on the clock. It also identifies timeseheet anomalies and highlights shifts ready for approval, helping manages move quickly and stay focused on their teams.

Smart, simple, and built for the pace of frontline work.

People Analytics that drive action, every day 

Workplace data should do more than inform — it should empower better decisions, faster. This release puts real-time safety and health insights into the hands of the people who need it most. 
 

• See safety risks before they escalate. Understanding safety trends shouldn’t require digging through spreadsheets. Our new HR incident dashboard puts real-time visibility into the hands of site leaders, turning reactive reporting into proactive prevention. 

With this dashboard, leaders can: 
 

• Track total incidents, days lost, and worker compensation cases 
• Break down trends by month, injury type, or location 
• Spot safety risks before they escalate 

It’s one more way Dayforce is helping organizations protect their people and operate with confidence. 

Innovation that reflects the moment 

This isn’t just a release — it’s a reflection of where the world of work is headed and what organizations need to get there: 
 

• AI with purpose: Practical tools solving everyday challenges 
• Frontline empowerment: Mobile-first features that drive real impact 
• Proof of value: Innovations that simplify, scale, and deliver ROI 

At Dayforce, we don’t innovate for attention. We innovate for outcomes. And with this release, we’re doubling down on what makes Dayforce different so you can make work life better for everyone. 

Learn more about how Dayforce AI can help you do the work you're meant to do 

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