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How do I enable a company leave calendar view via the HR platform? FAQ

James Nixon
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EH Content Team

Available for the following HR plans: Standard, Premium, Platinum
Available for the following user access level: Admin    

A company's leave calendar offers a centralised view of all employees' leave, that will promote a transparent and collaborative work environment. It also helps prevent unplanned absences from disrupting work and makes sure adequate coverage while employees take time off. Admins can enable the company-wide leave calendar through the Custom Security feature.

You can also view a leave calendar on the dashboard as an admin or manager. 

Getting started

Enable the company leave calendar
  1. Click the  Settings menu.
  2. Click the Custom Security Settings submenu.
  3. Click the New Security Group button.
    screenshot of the custom security settings, highlighting the the new security group button
  4. Complete the following fields:
    • Group name
    • Description
    • Set permissions for:
      • All employees
      • Team
      • Employee
  5. Click the Other Permissions tab.
  6. Select the Leave Calendar View option.
  7. Click the Save button.
    screenshot of the other permissions tab, highlighting the view checkbox for leave calendar
View the leave calendar on the dashboard
You can view a leave calendar on the dashboard if you are an admin or manager. There is a calendar widget available on the dashboard.
Employees only show on the leave calendar once they have submitted or taken leave in the calendar year.
Below is how to view the calendar:
  1. Click Home on the left-side menu.
  2. Scroll down to the widget called Leave Calendar.
    Leave calendar widget
    A scrollbar appears when a mouse is connected, allowing you to scroll across the calendar. It will be hidden if no mouse is connected.

Explore related content

  • Leave Management This article shows you how to approve or decline employee-submitted leave requests, with the ability to see their leave balance and any conflicting leave requests.
  • HR Leave Reports This section covers the different Leave Reports you can run on the HR platform, such as the Accrued Leave report or Leave Taken report.

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    Leonie Wood

    I have followed the instructions but it doesn't work. No one can see the leave calendar in the desktop version. They can only click on individual days in the Swag app and see if someone is off on that day. Doesn't help at all with planning leave! 

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    Loren Mathewson
    EH Content Team

    Hi Leonie Wood, 

    Thanks for reaching out. 

    If you're having an issue with the platform, you'll need to discuss it with the support team, who are positioned to provide advice about technical issues. I've created a support ticket for you, the ticket number is #1061836, and you will receive a confirmation email that the support team have received your request. Thanks!

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