Category: Leave Management
A guide to annual leave management during summer
Annual leave management during the summer can be more taxing than at other times of the year, given it’s a popular time for employees to take longer breaks from work. It can present a few challenges, especially when business operations and routine tasks don’t slow down for the summer months. Having too many employees off
Top 8 best leave management systems in 2026 (Updated)
We break down 8 of the best leave management systems available in 2026. In this blog we present what a leave management system is, typical key features, why it’s useful to have, and what to consider when selecting your provider. Helping you to make the right decision when it comes to implementing software that is
Is booking time off work easier said than done?
Time off. Annual leave. PTO. Holidays. However your organisation refers to it, employees are (in most countries) legally entitled to paid time off work (check out how statutory leave entitlements vary around the world in our eBook). In fact many employers offer more than that minimum statutory entitlement to attract and retain their valued employees.
What to look for when choosing the best leave management system in 2026
Here’s what to consider when choosing the best leave management system for your organisation – from its capabilities to cost. And of course, it should be treated as an investment that is going to reduce your time spent on admin, automate your previously manual processes, and provide a great user experience. In this blog, we
Why prioritising employee time off is essential for success
Employee leave is a core element of working life, but is its importance being underestimated? According to research, 4 in 10 UK workers fail to use more than a week’s worth of holiday entitlement each year, amounting to £6.6 billion worth of unused leave. At edays, we believe that encouraging the use of annual leave
Neonatal Care Leave: How does it work?
After the UK government announced its Employment Rights Bill in late 2024, a raft of measures are coming into force from 6th April 2025. One of those changes is the introduction of Neonatal Care Leave. In this blog, we dive into how the leave will work, who is entitled to it, and when it is
Free Excel Holiday & Leave Planner for 2026
As much as we talk about the huge benefits of using an automated staff holiday planner, we also understand that for organisations with only a handful of employees, spending money on a staff holiday booking system may not be feasible. Using an Excel holiday planner is a good, short-term alternative. However, be aware that an
Are you ready for managing absence and leave over the summer?
In this blog, we look at some of the difficulties that organisations can face when managing absence and leave during the summer months, and offer some practical steps to help mitigate the challenges. Managing absence and leave during the summer comes with challenges Summer is here, and in many people’s minds, that equals holidays. Better
5 benefits of using a staff holiday planner
Manually managing different types of leave in an organisation can often be time-consuming, inaccurate and disjointed. Implementing a staff holiday planner that makes the processes so much easier, quicker and more streamlined takes away much of admin burden and ensures your organisation is on top of managing employee leave in the smartest way possible. In
The employer’s guide to maternity leave
As an employer, you’re required by law to offer your employees maternity leave. But how much do you have to offer? And what else do you need to consider if you want to give your employees a fair deal? This is your essential employer’s guide. We’ll take a look at what UK law has to
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