ABSENCE management

Manage every absence in one place

Track time off, sick leave, and vacation without spreadsheets or email chains. Employees know their balances, managers see who's out, and HR stays compliant.

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Clarity for everone

See who's out and when, across the whole team

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Less admin

Handle requests, approvals, and balances without manual tracking

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Connected to HR data

Sync absences automatically with records and calendars

Customizable approval flows

Handle leave requests with one click

Employees request vacation, parental leave, or sick days directly in Leapsome. Managers get notified instantly via slack or your comms tool, and approve or decline in one click, with balances updating automatically.

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POLICY SETUP

Configure leave policies to match your rules

Define leave types, accrual rules, carryover limits, and approval workflows to fit your policies and local labor laws. Set up once and let Leapsome apply them consistently across your workforce.

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ABSENCE CALENDAR

Give everyone a clear view of who's out

Use the absence calendar to see team and company-wide availability at a glance. Managers plan projects without surprises, and employees avoid overlapping vacation requests.

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Spot absence trends before they become problems

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Use Leapsome AI to surface patterns in absence data, flag irregularities, and forecast staffing needs, so HR can plan fairly and act early.

Elevate team performance & drive HR excellence

Leapsome is the people platform that you & your employees will love.

Leapsome is the people platform that you & your employees will love

Make better decisions with interconnected insights across people processes, future-proof your HR toolkit with Leapsome AI, and use built-in best practices to develop, engage, and retain top talent.

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FAQ

What types of leave can I track with Leapsome?

You can manage all types of leave — vacation, sick leave, parental leave, unpaid leave, and more.

Can we customize leave policies?

Yes, you can set custom leave types, accrual rules, and approval workflows to reflect your policies.

Do employees see their remaining leave balance?

Yes, employees always have access to their balance, request history, and approvals.

Can managers see team availability?

Yes, team and department calendars show who’s away and when, helping with resource planning.

Does absence data integrate with payroll?

Yes, absences sync automatically with connected payroll systems for accurate payouts.

Can absence data be included in reports?

Yes, you can include absence information in HR reports and analytics for deeper insights.

How does Leapsome ensure compliance?

All absence data is securely stored and managed in line with GDPR and ISO 27001 standards.

Is mobile access supported?

Yes, employees and managers can request or approve absences from any device.

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“We evaluated several well-known HRIS platforms, but Leapsome stood out by far. It gives us 120% where it matters most — employee development — while offering the flexibility we need to shape our HR processes for the future. Compared to more rigid, legacy tools, Leapsome felt like a true partner in enabling our people.”

Thomas Müller

Managing Director, SKR Reisen
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"We chose Leapsome’s HRIS because we wanted a system that brings together everything that truly matters to us: performance, feedback, and development conversations. What immediately stood out was the clean, intuitive user experience combined with powerful customization options. One major benefit for us is that we now have all key employee data in one place."

Faris Wonigeit

CEO
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"Leapsome HRIS makes it easier to simplify HR processes, improve the employee experience, and keep all data in one place. It also provides better analytics, offering more clarity and helping to strengthen company culture."

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Joss Lowery

Managing Director, Bar2
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"We chose Leapsome HRIS because it offers not only smart features and flexibility, but also a strong sense of partnership and trust. We felt supported from the very beginning — that personal touch made all the difference."

Lika Somoye

Chief People Officer & Partner
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We compared several platforms, and Leapsome stood out convincingly — it’s user-friendly, intuitive, and highly customizable. I love how fast and openly the team at Leapsome reacts to our feedback and suggestions.

Dr. Christian Grobe

CEO
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“Leapsome’s HRIS is more configurable than any other system I’ve used. We can decide who can see or edit each field. It feels bespoke, and because it’s SaaS, there’s no need for upgrades or technical support.”

Tamsin Webster

Head of People

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Benefit from strong connections across the entire platform.

Absence management
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Sync with payroll

Approved absences sync to payroll, ensuring correct calculations for salaries, bonuses, and time off accruals.

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Sync with timesheets

Absence data feeds directly into timesheets — ensuring hours worked are calculated accurately without manual adjustments.

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Trigger workflows

Trigger workflows when absences are logged — for example, reassigning tasks, notifying teams, or scheduling handover meetings automatically.

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Replace your crowded HR stack with one modern platform

See how Leapsome connects HRIS and talent management to elevate HR, empower teams, and deliver real impact.

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