Release

Release 2.3 – New user page and additional fields

New features & enhancements New account page and add/edit user page There is now a more logical layout for the account and add/edit user pages, as well as introduction of several new optional fields including: Birthday date – Shows up on the Wallchart for that person’s birthday Phone number Emergency contact name and number Notes […]

Absence types

Different types of absences

For businesses to best manage their employee absences, it’s vital that they have an idea of as many reasons their employees might be absent as possible. Recognizing the different types of absence and understanding various absence types is crucial, as it allows organizations to categorize and address each scenario effectively. This allows you to plan […]

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How to manage sick leave and absences

Sickness absence is often seen by companies as something that simply happens to every organisation and doesn’t have to be managed. Furthermore, due to the personal nature of sickness, it was viewed as something that couldn’t be managed – without potentially delving too far into an employee’s private life.  However, the ongoing, global pandemic has […]

furlough

What does furlough mean for your business?

Being on furlough, much like ‘social distancing’, isn’t something many of us thought about before this year. At present, however, it’s a concept we hear thrown around on a daily basis. However, despite it becoming a part of our everyday vocabulary, many organisations are unclear still unclear on what furlough means for them. This post […]

absence policy

Why you need an absence policy

Absence, in its various guises, is inevitable – employees have to take time off. Consistently being caught off-guard by staff absence, however, doesn’t have to be. Creating an absence policy gives you a plan of action for dealing with time off – whether planned or unplanned. Here are a few reasons you need one for […]

COVID-19

Effects of COVID-19 on carry over leave

In light of the continuing situation with COVID-19, the UK government recently made changes to the rules regarding an employee’s ability to carry over annual leave. Under UK law and EU law, the statutory minimum holiday entitlement is 5.6 weeks, which includes 1.6 weeks for bank holidays. These measures have been put in place for […]

ScheduleLeave

Five tips for effectively working from home

With our present circumstances, working from home and remote working has become the new norm, resulting in makeshift, home offices springing up the world over. For some of us, this is a new experience, and for others, who have some experience with working remotely, this will be the longest amount of time they’ve done it […]

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Managing absence – 5 simple tips

Managing absence is difficult, employees taking time away from work, while often inconvenient and costly, is an unavoidable part of running a company. However, while employee absence can’t be avoided – it can be managed and have less of an impact on your business. With that goal in mind, here are 5 tips for better […]