How to Record & Manage Staff Absences

Everything you need to know.

How to Report an Absence

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1. Navigate to https://worksmarter.co.uk/login

2. Sign into your WorkSmarter account.

Screenshot of: Sign into your WorkSmarter account.

3. Click "Services"

Screenshot of: Click "Services"

4. Click "Report an Absence"

Screenshot of: Click "Report an Absence"

5. Choose the user you want to record information for from the drop-down menu.

Screenshot of: Choose the user you want to record information for from the drop-down menu.

6. Click on the dropdown and select a reason. You'll then be able to choose between paid, unpaid and SSP options.

Screenshot of: Click on the dropdown and select a reason. You'll then be able to choose between paid, unpaid and SSP options.

7. Click this dropdown menu to report the when absence started.

Screenshot of: Click this dropdown menu to report the when absence started.

8. Record any information you have in the comments section. This is a great way to keep track of important information.

Screenshot of: Record any information you have in the comments section. This is a great way to keep track of important information.

Any comments left will be visible to the employee and their manager.

9. Click "Save Absence"

Screenshot of: Click "Save Absence"

When you record a new absence against an Employee, the details appear on the Absence Calendar. The Absence Calendar allows Managers with permission to view, manage and track their Department’s absences

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