Absence management

Yes — employees can submit absence requests directly through the Shiftbase mobile app or web interface. These go straight to their manager for approval, making absence handling streamlined and accessible.

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Shiftbase automatically accrues leave based on an employee’s contract hours or actual hours worked, providing an accurate balance for the rest of the year.

Yes — leave requests appear in the schedule planner in real time, helping you see who’s away and avoid double-booking shifts.

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Shiftbase gives you instant insight into sick leave, and you’ll receive alerts when someone calls in sick. You can quickly convert those gaps into open shifts to keep staffing levels on track.

Yes — Shiftbase lets you set up your own absence types (such as training or remote work), giving you full control over how absences appear in reports and schedules.

Managers receive push notifications for absence requests and can approve or reject them directly in the app or web portal. No chasing required.

Yes — extensive reporting provides insights into all leave types, helping you spot patterns, monitor statutory vs. extra-statutory leave, and manage staffing proactively.

Absolutely — you can adjust planning around absence forecasts and staffing needs, approve leave based on occupancy, and fill shifts proactively to minimize cost impacts.

Shiftbase allows you to set up absence policies per contract type—defining accrual methods, waiting hours, and how public holidays are treated. These link directly to employee contracts for consistent leave management.