What is LeavePlanner?
LeavePlanner provides a comprehensive absence management solution designed to replace traditional methods like wall planners and spreadsheets. This web-based tool offers 24/7 accessibility and streamlines the process of booking time off, approving staff leave, and tracking various forms of absence.
The software includes features such as low cover protection to ensure key staff availability, customizable working patterns, automatic Bradford Factor calculations for absence monitoring, and flexible leave management settings. It helps increase productivity while reducing time spent on leave requests and minimizing human errors.
Features
- Low Cover Protection: Set minimum attendance or maximum absent staff levels for departments or groups
- Full Control: Customize employee working hours, working patterns, bulk requests, and leave blackouts
- Bradford Factor Reports: Built-in automatic calculator to monitor and report on staff absence levels
- Leave Management: Flexible settings to automatically manage annual leave allocation, including auto-increment and carry over
- Self-Service Holiday Planner: Web-based 24/7 accessibility with easy click booking system for employees
Use Cases
- Tracking employee holiday requests and approvals
- Monitoring staff sickness and absence patterns
- Managing annual leave allocation and carry-over
- Generating Bradford Factor reports for absence analysis
- Preventing scheduling conflicts with low cover protection
- Reducing administrative time spent on leave management
