The holiday countdown is officially on! As the year winds down, last-minute leave requests can pile up fast. Encourage your team to take those well-deserved breaks before the year wraps up, so everyone returns refreshed and ready for the new year ahead. This busy season can catch workplaces off guard, but with a bit of planning, you can avoid scheduling headaches. Check out our top tips for taking control of your team's leave this Q4!
Tip 1: Get ahead with personal holiday trackers
Timetastic's personal holiday tracker is a lifesaver! This gives each employee a clear snapshot of their annual leave, allowing staff to plan ahead, assess their holiday usage, and keep track of remaining days off with real-time updates. This means no more guessing games or last-minute scrambles to schedule leave. Encourage your team to make the most of their personal holiday tracker and monitor their remaining leave allowance.
Tip 2: Send holiday reminders
To help your team stay on top of their leave, send out friendly reminders about booking holidays. Highlight the benefits of planning ahead and remind them that if they don’t use their leave by year-end, it’s gone! By encouraging your staff to take charge of their holiday plans now, you’ll not only help them make the most of their leave allowance but can also keep your business running smoothly without the stress of last-minute absences.
Tip 3: Stay in the know with instant notifications
Timetastic makes life easier by sending instant notifications about remaining days to each team member and notifying them when others have holidays planned. This keeps everyone informed about their holiday status, helping to make timely decisions and making sure they don’t miss out on any entitled days, whilst also avoiding scheduling conflicts with colleagues. It’s important to encourage your team to regularly check their notifications to make sure they’re always in the loop.
Tip 4: Leverage the wallchart
With our wallchart feature, employers have a centralised, up-to-date record of who’s available and who’s not, preventing scheduling conflicts. Our wallchart feature gives a clear visual of absences, making sure you have the right coverage at the right time. Employers can also easily spot when an employee is overdue for a break and are yet to book any well-earned time off.
Don't let the holiday rush catch you off guard this busy season. Encourage your team to plan their breaks, and leverage Timetastic to keep everything organised and stress-free.
Start your one-month free trial today and discover how Timetastic can transform your approach to leave management. Empower your team to enjoy their holidays and return ready for the year ahead!