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Leave management

Simple, transparent, and connected absence management

Leapsome’s Absence Management helps you track time off, sick leave, and vacations in one place — with clear visibility for employees and managers.

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Clarity for everone

Employees and managers always know who’s out and when.

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Less admin

Requests, approvals, and tracking are fully streamlined.

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Connected to HR data

Absences automatically sync with employee records and calendars.

Customizable approval flows

Easy leave requests & approvals

Employees can request any type of leave - vacation, parental leave, or sick days - directly in the platform. Managers are notified instantly and can approve or decline with one click. Because approvals and balances update automatically, HR avoids manual tracking and employees enjoy a faster, clearer process. No paperwork, no inbox overload - just smooth, digital absence management.

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Customize policies

Every organization handles time off differently. Leapsome allows you to define leave types, accrual rules, carryover limits, and approval workflows to match your policies and local labor laws. You can ensure fairness and compliance while still adapting to the unique needs of your business and workforce.

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Provide clear absence calendars

Absence calendars show team and company-wide availability at a glance. Managers can see who’s away when planning projects, and employees gain visibility into team schedules to avoid overlapping vacations. This transparency reduces scheduling conflicts, keeps workloads balanced, and helps organizations plan with confidence.

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AI-powered insights

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Leapsome’s AI highlights trends in absence data, surfaces irregularities, and helps HR forecast staffing needs — ensuring fair policies and smarter planning.

Die All-in-One-Lösung für reibungslose Personalprozesse

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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„Wir haben mehrere bekannte HRIS-Plattformen verglichen, aber Leapsome hat mit großem Abstand überzeugt. Es bietet uns 120 % dort, wo es am meisten zählt – in der Mitarbeiterentwicklung – und gleichzeitig die Flexibilität, die wir brauchen, um unsere HR-Prozesse zukunftsfähig zu gestalten. Im Vergleich zu traditionellen HR-Tools fühlt sich Leapsome wie ein echter Partner an, wenn es darum geht, unsere Mitarbeitenden zu unterstützen.“

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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“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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Connecting the dots

Benefit from strong connections across the entire platform.

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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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Connect team objectives with individual performance by anchoring reviews to goal progression, delivering a solid base for feedback.

Die AI-gestützte HR-Plattform für moderne Unternehmen

Mit der HR-Plattform von Leapsome verknüpft ihr jeden Schritt im Employee Lifecycle – für nahtlose Prozesse, weitreichende Automatisierungen und mehr Zeit für strategische Arbeit.

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