Staff absence is one of the most common, and consistent, challenges faced by companies. Fortunately, however, as illustrated by Bradford Factor Triggers, not all absences are equal and some prove less problematic for companies than others. Such absences tend to be authorised by the business, often outlined in the employee’s contract. In this post, we’re […]
Improve Team Coordination with Shared Leave Calendars
Effective team coordination is essential for the success of any small business. When employees request leave or take time off, it can disrupt workflows, leading to clashing schedules, scheduling conflicts, or reduced productivity. One of the best ways to prevent these issues is by using shared leave calendars** for small businesses**. These tools allow everyone […]
Bradford Factor triggers
Businesses are always looking for ways to minimise the impact of unplanned absences and Bradford Factor Triggers is one method of doing this. However, as helpful as Bradford Factor Triggers can be, they still court controversy and have their fair share of detractors. This post will explain how Bradford Factor Triggers work, as well as […]
How to manage time off in lieu (TOIL)
Giving employees time off in lieu (TOIL), instead of overtime, when they work additional hours is an effective way to managing your company’s costs, as well as helping your employees to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Better yet, some employees actually prefer additional time-off to extra pay. However, as useful and mutually beneficial as TOIL […]
Leave Management Software for Part-Time Employees: A Comprehensive Guide
Managing leave for part-time employees can be challenging for many businesses. Without the right tools, tracking leave entitlements, managing varying work schedules, and preventing scheduling conflicts can become time-consuming and prone to errors. Effective absence management is crucial in this context, as it allows businesses to handle all types of leave—from sick days to holiday […]
Release 2.30 – Payment and Admin enhancements
Features and Enhancements Email notification for failed payments Emails are now sent for when payments fail, to allow customers to update their payment details for the charge to be automatically collected. Setting to prevent Admins approving their own leave By default, Admins can approve any leave request in the system, even if they’re not an […]
Best Leave Management Software for Small Businesses
Running a small business comes with unique challenges, especially when it comes to managing your team’s leave and absences. Juggling requests, keeping track of leave balances, and ensuring everyone is on the same page can become overwhelming. That’s why you need the right tools to make the process easier and more efficient. Enter ScheduleLeave – […]
Release 2.29 – Bugfix release
Bug Fixes UI – Editing a user on a small browser had clipping showing in the admin panel Admin – Cannot make an approver account inactive in some scenarios Approvals – Clashes were not showing in some scenarios Slack – Integration was showing a blank page post-completion of setup Want to create an account? […]
Release 2.28 – Office calendar feeds and user experience improvements
New features & enhancements Calendar feed for office option A new calendar feed option has been added, so you can see your own office’s leave in outlook/gcal or other calendar clients. This allows you to stay up to date on the latest leave booked within your office. Getting started guide added for new sign-ups A […]
Release 2.27 – Single Sign On (SSO)
New features & enhancements Single Sign On (SSO) Single Sign On or SSO has now been added to the system, supporting all major SSO providers such as Microsoft Entra/Azure AD or any other SAML based supported SSO provider. SSO will streamline your user login experience, without needing users to be invited/setup a password, as well […]