Feature

Plan around leave and availability

See leave, sickness and availability before assigning the shifts.

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PLANNINGLeave and availability
Week 32
All employeesRequests 3Approved
MON4TUE5WED6THU7FRI8
AAnna M.Barista
HolidayHoliday
MMalik S.Service
Request
JJulie N.Shift lead
Absent
2 approved days1 request needs reviewReview requests →

Keep the work connected

See leave, sickness and availability before assigning the shifts.

PLANNINGLeave and availability
Week 32
All employeesRequests 3Approved
MON4TUE5WED6THU7FRI8
AAnna M.Barista
HolidayHoliday
MMalik S.Service
Request
JJulie N.Shift lead
Absent
2 approved days1 request needs reviewReview requests →

Plan with what you already know

If an employee has requested time off, is ill or cannot work certain days, this must be visible while the plan is being made.
PLANNINGLeave and availability
Week 32
All employeesRequests 3Approved
MON4TUE5WED6THU7FRI8
AAnna M.Barista
HolidayHoliday
MMalik S.Service
Request
JJulie N.Shift lead
Absent
2 approved days1 request needs reviewReview requests →

Fewer corrections after the schedule is shared

The earlier absence and requests are visible, the fewer changes the manager needs to communicate later.

A clear workflow from start to finish

The relevant information stays connected while the team moves through the work.

1

Prepare

Employees register requests, availability or absence.
2

Review

The manager sees the information directly while the schedule is being built.
3

Complete

The plan warns if an employee is put on a shift that conflicts with known absences.

More of the work in one place

A clearer overview for employees

Employees can follow their own shifts, requests and changes in the app instead of asking for the latest schedule.

Time-off requests disappear in messages

When holidays, days off and availability are sent as separate messages, the manager must remember them manually when the schedule is built.

Sickness affects the schedule immediately

A sick call is not just a message. It affects coverage, team chat, shift swaps, hours and often the payroll report.

Employees lack transparency

If requests and absence are not visible, employees keep asking about the schedule and the manager spends time explaining it.

Summer holiday in the café

Several employees want time off in the same weeks, and the plan must still cover opening hours and busy periods.

Illness on the day

An employee calls in sick, and the manager must quickly see who can cover the role.

Frequently asked questions

Practical answers about the feature and the workflow.

Questions

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