Vacation requests made simple
Vacation requests in two clicks. Smart approval workflows, automatic balance calculations, and team calendar visibility.
Leave Balances
Leave management that everyone loves
Easy for employees to request, easy for managers to approve, easy for HR to manage.
Two-Click Requests
Employees submit leave requests in seconds. Pick dates, select type, done. No forms, no emails.
Smart Approval Workflows
Requests route to the right manager automatically. Set up multi-level approvals if needed.
Automatic Balance Tracking
Balances update in real-time. Accruals, carryovers, and adjustments handled automatically.
Team Calendar View
See who's off at a glance. Plan around absences and avoid scheduling conflicts.
Flexible Policy Management
Configure leave types, accrual rules, and policies per country, department, or employee level.
Smart Notifications
Reminders for pending approvals. Alerts when team coverage is low.
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Why teams switch to our leave management
No more spreadsheets, no more email chains. Just simple, automated leave management that saves everyone time.
From request to approval in minutes
A streamlined workflow that makes leave management effortless for everyone involved.
Employee Requests Leave
Select dates and leave type from the app or web. Balances are shown in real-time so employees know exactly what they have available.
Manager Gets Notified
The right manager receives an instant notification with all the details. They can see team coverage and any conflicts at a glance.
One-Click Approval
Managers approve or decline with a single click. Comments can be added if needed. The employee is notified immediately.
Calendars Update Automatically
Approved leave shows on team calendars instantly. Balances are adjusted. Payroll reports are generated automatically.
Leave management for every industry
From startups to enterprises, our flexible leave management adapts to your unique policies and workflows.
Tech Companies
Flexible PTO policies, comprehensive vacation tracking, and integration with remote-first workflows.
Healthcare
Complex shift-based leave, document storage for certifications, and compliance with labor regulations.
Retail & Hospitality
Seasonal staffing adjustments, part-time employee tracking, and blackout period management.
Professional Services
Project-based leave planning, client coverage requirements, and billable hour considerations.
The complete guide to leave management
Leave management touches every employee and every manager. Done well, it keeps teams balanced, ensures compliance with labor laws, and gives employees transparent visibility into their entitlements. Done poorly, it leads to scheduling conflicts, payroll mistakes, and frustrated staff.
Why email-based leave requests fail
When leave is managed through emails, shared calendars, or spreadsheets, things slip through the cracks. Managers lose track of who approved what, balance calculations are error-prone, and HR has no single view of team availability. The bigger you grow, the worse these problems get.
A dedicated leave management system automates the entire flow—from request submission to manager approval to balance updates and payroll integration. Policies are enforced automatically, overlap conflicts are flagged, and employees can check their balance anytime from their phone.
Key capabilities to look for
Configure different entitlements for vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and any custom type your company uses.
Multi-level approvals with automatic escalation. Managers see team availability before approving.
Sync approved leave to team calendars so everyone sees who's available at a glance.
Real-time accruals, carry-over rules, and expiry policies—calculated automatically without spreadsheets.
Getting started
Import your existing leave balances, configure your policies, and invite employees. Most teams are fully operational within a single day.
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