F9 Absence Planner

Force 9’s Absence Planner is a networking application that simplifies the management of leave requests in an organisation. Its on-screen year planner shows leave already booked and wizards simplify the leave request and approval processes. Leave types and staff groups are easily identified on the screen.

A “traffic light” system of warning levels operates at department level so potential understaffing can be recognised before problems emerge. All employees see this view, so people don’t tend to request leave when others will be away.

The system features:

• Familiar Explorer style interface makes it quick to learn and easy to use;
• All leave data stored in central repository for management access;
• Management alerts identify potential staffing problems;
• User-controlled validation levels reflect company policies;
• Integrates with email for easy deployment and use.

Main benefits:

• Saves time and money: no need to leave the workplace;
• Empowers employees, who can decide not to book leave at inconvenient times;
• Improves staff relations as fewer leave requests need be declined.