Imagine a retail store experiencing an unusual high foot traffic on a particular day. The manager can use the employee time management software to see which staff members can work extra shifts. This helps make sure there are enough employees to meet customer needs without having too many staff members on duty. Or a small […]
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Time-off management automation tool to unburden your team
Table of Contents: Calling all SMB owners and HR managers: how does saying goodbye (forever!) to the tedious task of manual time-off calculations sound? If manually tracking HR data is making you feel overwhelmed and burned out, you’re far from alone. For one thing, disconnected platforms and old ways of storing data make it exceedingly […]
Holiday tracking software: 5 key features to look out for
Chances are, if you’re searching for holiday tracking software, it’s because you truly need a better system. While you may have gone paperless long ago, updating a spreadsheet every time someone takes time off is still…a lot. Enter holiday tracking software. Why is holiday tracking software necessary? A modern-day tool essential to the efficient management […]
9 creative employee benefits for the summer
It’s only natural for people to look forward to beautiful weather in the summer. Oftentimes, if business allows for it, work slows down a bit—seemingly a reflection of this natural transition—as people schedule vacations and soak up the sun. If you haven’t yet considered how to integrate a few creative summer perks into your employee’s […]
Managing employee workloads during vacation season
Peak vacation challenges There are bound to be periods of time, particularly in the summer, when a lot of your employees are on vacation or otherwise out of the office. While this is to be expected, if you’re too short-staffed, work will accumulate and the quality of your employee experience and customer experience alike will […]
Is unlimited PTO a trap?
Unlimited PTO has been a dominant trend over the past few years, especially amongst tech companies and startups. But while many companies do indeed offer this benefit, most people understand (in an unspoken sort of way) that “unlimited” is never really, well, unlimited. The truth is, if it was actually treated as such, few companies […]
6 ways to manage time off requests fairly
How can you possibly manage time off/ PTO/ vacation requests fairly?During holiday times it can be especially hard to juggle, here are 6 strategies to use for fair approvals.
4 signs it’s time to invest in PTO tracking software in 2023
With a fresh year just around the corner and the fiscal year drawing to a close, many companies are looking for palpable ways to improve—after all, New Year’s resolutions are for businesses too! In 2023, why not reconsider how you manage PTO? While using good ol’ spreadsheets, paper, or other manual processes to track PTO […]
How to create a time off request policy
After creating your time off policy, it’s time to outline how employees submit time off requests- here’s what you should consider for your time off request policy
Volunteer time off (VTO) and how to include it in your time off program
Volunteer time off (VTO) is a benefit to employees, organizations and their communities. Learn how to create a VTO policy and how other companies are doing VTO.
Understanding ‘PTO’ vs ‘vacation’ when creating your time-off policy
PTO vs vacation- what’s the difference? Learn about the types of PTO systems (unlimited, accrued, fixed) and how to track PTO.
6 ways to help employees with soaring inflation
Inflation anxiety is real, and employees are looking to their organizations for support. Here are strategies to help employees with inflation.
Can U.S. employers deny PTO?
Most people aren’t aware of the ins and outs of labor law—until they have to be. The rules governing paid time off (PTO) are the perfect example. If you’re reading this, you must be wondering ”Can employers deny PTO?”. Many don’t realize that as commonplace (and indeed, expected) as paid vacation is, it’s not legally mandated in the US. […]
Clarity is everything: Rules for requesting time off
HR is never an easy job but identifying and enforcing rules for requesting time off has got to be one of the most difficult tasks of all! While giving your employees enough time off is crucial, situations do arise when you have no choice but to say no. For example, maybe a request doesn’t comply with your time-off policy, or maybe […]
4 Ways to Track Vacation (and other PTO)
“What is the best way to track vacation?” This is a question that’s often on the minds of those in charge of time off tracking. It’s one of those tasks that many wish they could defer to someone else. Why? Because it’s an intricate process that requires near-constant attention…for every single employee. We take a look at 4 common methods for tracking vacation and other PTO.