Add an absence request: standard work pattern

This topic is for employees who work a standard work pattern (a typical Monday to Friday schedule with fixed hours).

If you work a flexible work pattern with no fixed hours, refer to Add an absence: non-standard work pattern.

The steps in this section are based on creating a holiday absence When an employee or worker is absent from work. This can be for a variety of reasons., but you can follow the same process for any type of absence.

1. Open the Staffology HR mobile app.

2. On your Home screen, find Holiday and Absence and select the plus (+) option.

   

   • You can add an absence from More > Absence and selecting the plus (+) option.

3. Using the calendar, select your absence dates.

   • To select one day, tap on the required date.

   • To select a date range, tap the start then the end date of your absence. The selected dates highlight in the calendar.

     

4. The Date From and To fields auto-populate.

   • If you are requesting an absence for a single date, a Half-day radio button displays. Select this to take a half-day absence.

   • If you are requesting an absence over a date range, Half Day Start/ End radio buttons display which you can select to take a half-day at the start or end of your absence.

5. Tap Type and select an option from the list. For example, Holiday.

6. Tap Reason and choose an option.

7. If required, enter a Comment about your absence.

8. If your work pattern includes Saturday or Sunday, select either the Include Saturday or Include Sunday radio buttons.

9. Tap on Request.

10. Your request sends to your line manager/approver for approval.

     

11. Your pending absence displays in a list. If required, tap on the relevant tile to view the details of your absence.