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Time Off Management for New Zealand — Holidays Act leave & PTO tracking

Simplify break planning and leave requests with Shifton’s time off management software.

Time-Off Management Made Simple with Shifton’s Leave System

Color-coded employee shift calendar for efficient scheduling with SHIFTONE, April 6-12, 2020.

Centralize Time Off Management and Scheduling

Shifton is a comprehensive time off management software designed to streamline leave management for businesses of all sizes. By automating holiday requests, approvals, and tracking, it helps prevent scheduling conflicts and ensures fair distribution of time off. Whether you run a local startup or manage a global enterprise, the system’s flexible features accommodate diverse policies and workforce needs. Real-time reporting keeps managers informed and employees confident about their remaining leave. With this solution, you can customise rules and notifications, making your organisation’s time-off processes faster and more efficient.

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Smart Break Scheduling Powered by Time Off Management

How Time Off Management Enhances Break Scheduling

Shifton simplifies scheduling by automating shift planning and break management. Instead of managing spreadsheets, businesses can set break lengths and frequencies based on policies, ensuring employees get structured downtime. This approach is part of a broader time off management strategy that reduces burnout and improves productivity, as staff know exactly when to take breaks.

The platform functions as a break schedule maker, allowing managers to customize breaks by role or department with just a few clicks. Automated notifications remind employees of their rest periods, keeping schedules aligned and compliant with labor laws. By integrating break scheduling into time off management and workforce planning, managers can optimize coverage while ensuring staff well-being.

Simplify shift management using Shiftons user-friendly color-coded scheduling interface.

Efficiently Manage Leave Requests

Shifton streamlines time off management, providing an easy way for employees to request leave and for managers to approve it instantly. The system tracks leave balances, prevents scheduling conflicts, and ensures clear communication. Employees submit requests through an intuitive interface, while managers receive real-time notifications to review and approve them.

This automated time-off tracking software eliminates lengthy email chains and administrative overhead. Managers can set policies for different leave types, ensuring compliance with company guidelines. With all leave requests centralised, businesses can maintain accurate records and create a transparent, organised scheduling process.

Leverage Analytics for Optimisation

Beyond scheduling, Shifton’s analytics tools track employee availability, break patterns, and leave trends, helping managers optimize workforce planning. As part of an integrated time off management strategy, these insights into staffing needs prevent conflicts and improve productivity. By monitoring time-off usage and break frequency, businesses can spot trends and prevent burnout.

Shifton’s real-time metrics help managers adjust workloads, forecast staffing needs, and ensure compliance with labor policies. By leveraging these time off management insights, businesses maintain a balanced workforce, improve engagement, and enhance overall operational efficiency.

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