“It’s one of the simplest, easiest holiday and absence monitoring platforms out there.”
When searching for a solution, we trust what others trust. And that’s never more important than when it comes to running a business. When you start with your people management, everything else falls into place. If staff are happy, they work hard and give great service.
Valuing our workforce means actively encouraging people to take regular breaks throughout the year.
Providing a dedicated, easily accessible and simple way to request leave shows your staff that the business cares about their wellbeing, and that holidays aren’t an afterthought or something to feel awkward about asking for.
"Your brand is what other people say about you when you're not in the room."
Jeff Bezos.
As of January 2026, 97% of customers have awarded WorkSmarter five stars on Trustpilot. Here’s what one customer said: “WorkSmarter’s app has been a lifechanger. Really good for staff and management to communicate.”
What We Do
WorkSmarter organises annual leave across your teams from any device, in any location. This is flexible holiday planning that’s built around your business, adjusting to the way you operate your own holiday and staff leave policies.
Whether it’s staff booking that dream summer holiday, taking parental leave for a trip of a lifetime that kids will remember forever, or requesting a last-minute bank holiday break, WorkSmarter takes care of all those time-consuming holiday admin issues that can leave managers under pressure.
Why WorkSmarter?
WorkSmarter is different. We’re founder-led and our team of talented developers has designed and built a truly intuitive platform specifically for smaller businesses, responding to customer needs in every update and enhancement.
As business owners ourselves, with many years’ experience creating, running and growing companies, we know what SMEs want and need when it comes to people management. We value excellence - in our partnerships, our own team, and our products.
So exactly what is it about our powerful holiday software that users appreciate so much?
🙏 (Just) 15 Reasons Why We Get Those Glowing Reviews
1. Approve or decline leave requests in seconds, just one click and it’s done.
“This has been a game changer for our business processes.”
2. Manage requests from desktop or app.
“It has honestly been a godsend! Previously, we’d have to wait to get into work, send emails to request holidays and try and access the password protected spreadsheet to see availability.”
3. Staff view holiday allowance and make requests from their phone.
“Employees love it as they can plan holidays while at work with family and know instantly if anyone else is away, and request leave then and there.”
4. Shared holiday calendar keeps everyone in the loop.
“Works well for us as we manage various working hours and locations.”
5. Sync your WorkSmarter holiday calendar to view it from any device.
“Highly recommended. The cost is really great too!”
6. No more rota gaps or conflicts. Request clashes are instantly flagged and managers alerted.
“Have been using this for our holiday rota for several years now. So easy to use and great support when needed.”
7. Daily or hourly tracking for pinpoint accuracy.
“Really great platform…makes life so much easier.”
8. Easily set holiday allowances across multiple years, and pro-rate entitlements for new employees joining mid-way through the year.
“WorkSmarter has taken our business to the next level.”
9.Part timers, flexible contracts, bank holidays? Our holiday calculator is more than a match for even the most complex calculations, ensuring you stay compliant with holiday entitlement laws.
“Thank you WorkSmarter 🙏”
10.Manage multiple accounts in one go, making it simple to book pre-approved holidays for multiple users, or change holiday start dates without having to update everyone individually.
“We've tried several different systems and none have been quite right, but this one is perfect.”
11. Ringfence any ‘no leave’ days in advance. Add custom dates to your 2026 holiday calendar so your team has full transparency. Simply block out in-work days you need to reserve, so staff are aware before they make a request.
“WorkSmarter combines essential HR functions into one user-friendly platform, making it an invaluable tool for our business.”
12. Roll over unused holiday automatically, from one leave year to the next.
“It’s such an easy system to use.”
13. Run a customised report in seconds, for even greater insight into staff holidays.
“Great data reports that can be easily exported.”
14. Awarding extra time off instead of overtime pay? Our flexible holiday planning lets you manage these allowances separately for staff.
“The holiday booking for employees is fantastic!”
15. Add non-working days for your entire company. When you reserve non-working days, these won't be deducted from holiday entitlements.
“They have anticipated everything that you might need!”
So there you have it: feedback that speaks for itself.
“Honestly, I really can’t fault WorkSmarter and recommend it for any size company.”
Take a look at our platform in action and see how simple holiday management can be.
“Very easy to introduce and set up.”
“The initial and ongoing support we have received is fantastic and always very helpful. Thank you to the WorkSmarter team.”
