Top 10 features for managing staff leave

Emma Scowcroft -

Feeling bogged down with leave requests? Managing staff leave can often be a bit of a hassle, especially with old-school paper forms and tricky spreadsheets. But it doesn't have to be!  

Timetastic takes the stress out of managing staff leave by providing a centralised system that is both efficient and easy to use. With over 200,000 users, it's clear that our holiday tracker is a game-changer for businesses looking to streamline their leave management processes. 

Are you ready to explore the tools and features that Timetastic has to offer? Here are our top 10 features you should know about. 

  1. Personal holiday tracker 

Each team member receives a personal holiday calendar. This feature allows employees to plan ahead, track their holiday allowance, and see remaining time off with real-time updates.  

  1. The wallchart 

This wallchart feature provides a visual overview of who’s off and when, making it easier to manage team schedules at a glance. The wallchart is particularly useful for supervisors and managers who need an instant snapshot of team availability. 

  1. Easy request approval 

Forget about waiting for days to get leave approved. Timetastic enables approval of leave requests with just a click, making sure that decisions are made quickly and efficiently. 

  1. Instant email notifications 

Stay informed with instant email notifications that alert both employees and managers about leave approvals and upcoming absences. This makes sure that everyone is on the same page, reducing any potential for miscommunication. 

  1. Absence insights 

Gain valuable insights into absence patterns with detailed analytics, making it easy to analyse trends and make informed staffing decisions. 

  1. Integrations 

Timetastic seamlessly integrates with your favourite platforms and apps, including Microsoft Teams, Google Calander, Outlook, Office 365 and Slack. Our integrations make sure your leave management system fits in nicely with the tools you already love, creating a smoother and more efficient workflow.  

  1. HR fields 

Our HR fields allow you to store essential employee information such as contact details, emergency contacts, and payroll IDs. This feature is perfect for record-keeping, providing access to important information all in one place and on any device.  

  1. Single sign-on (SSO) 

Make user management a breeze and boost security with SSO, a powerful authentication process that allows seamless access across your organisation with one set of log-in details. By centralising user authentication, SSO reduces the risk of password fatigue, reduces the likelihood of phishing attacks, and simplifies the login process. 

  1. Burnout board 

Spot potential burnout early by analysing trends in leave patterns, helping you actively support employee well-being. With our burnout board, you’ll be notified when an employee is at risk of burnout and may need to take some well-deserved time off.  

  1. Advanced scheduling 

This advanced scheduling feature is perfect for businesses with complex work patterns, such as two-week cycles, regularly changing days off, or flexible working arrangements. It allows you to create repeating schedules for alternating shifts and make ad hoc changes directly for ultimate flexibility. 

We also wanted to share a bonus feature that's too good not to mention… 

Don’t forget our mobile app! 

With the Timetastic mobile app, booking leave is as easy as a few taps on your smartphone. Whether you’re at home or on the go, you have the convenience of managing your time off right at your fingertips, making sure you never miss a request or update. 

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