What is Absentia?
Absentia is a comprehensive annual leave management software designed to replace paper forms and spreadsheets with an efficient digital solution. The platform enables employees to independently view their remaining leave, check team calendars, and book time off, reducing interruptions and email back-and-forth. It features a robust allowance system that supports pro-rata allowances, unique leave years per employee, and automatic bank holiday deductions.
The software includes advanced functionalities such as department organization, customizable work schedules, and tracking in days or hours. It integrates with calendar applications like Outlook and Gmail via iCal links and offers privacy modes to restrict visibility as needed. Founded in 2016 and based in Brighton, UK, Absentia serves over 921 companies worldwide, emphasizing affordability and customer satisfaction.
Features
- Allowance System: Supports pro-rata allowances, unique leave years per employee, and automatic bank holiday deductions
- Team Calendar: Employees can view planned holidays and absences to improve visibility and planning
- Approval Workflow: Managers receive notifications to approve or deny holiday requests with audit trails
- Department Organization: Organize staff by department for granular calendars and clear manager approvals
- Work Schedules: Set individual working days for smart automatic deduction calculations when booking leave
- Tracking Options: Track absences and allowances in days or hours on an individual basis
- Calendar Integration: Sync with Outlook, Gmail, or any calendar software using iCal links
- Privacy Mode: Restrict employees to viewing only their annual leave if required
Use Cases
- Streamlining annual leave requests and approvals for HR departments
- Improving team visibility of absences to avoid scheduling conflicts
- Automating allowance calculations and deductions for employees with varying work schedules
- Managing leave across multiple departments with different approval hierarchies
- Tracking all types of absences, including deductible and non-deductible types
- Reducing administrative workload by eliminating paper forms and spreadsheets
FAQs
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What payment options are available for Absentia plans?
You can use your debit or credit card to pay for your plan, with automatic monthly processing after the free trial ends. -
How can I cancel my Absentia plan?
You can cancel your plan at any time in the billing section of the application. -
How is billing handled if new users are added to the organization?
You will be billed for the number of enabled users in your organisation at the end of each billing cycle. -
Can I request custom features for Absentia?
Yes, custom development is available for customers; you can get in touch for more details. -
What currencies are supported for payment?
Plans are payable in Pounds (£), Dollars ($), and Euro (€).
