Employee documentation
Get started with absentify as an employee, with quick start guides and FAQs to help you navigate the system.
Welcome to the employee documentation for absentify! This guide will help you get oriented, covering essential actions like requesting absences, managing your calendar, and personalizing your settings.
Getting started
Below are some key actions and guides to help you use absentify effectively.
Sign in to absentify
Sign in to absentify
Learn how to access absentify from the web, Microsoft Teams, or Outlook and ensure your account is correctly linked. Check the sign-in guide for step-by-step instructions.
Requesting time off
Requesting time off
Submit a vacation, sick leave, or home office request with just a few clicks. Visit the absence request guide for full instructions.
Managing requests and cancellations
Managing requests and cancellations
Need to adjust or cancel an absence? Learn how to manage your submitted requests in the manage requests section.
Configuring out-of-office replies
Configuring out-of-office replies
Set up automatic replies for your scheduled absences to inform colleagues of your availability. View our out-of-office setup guide.
Customizing your preferences
Customizing your preferences
Adjust your language, time zone, notifications, and automatic absence templates in your preferences.
FAQ
How do I pin absentify in Microsoft Teams?
How do I pin absentify in Microsoft Teams?
To make accessing absentify quicker, you can pin it in Microsoft Teams. Here’s how:
- In Microsoft Teams, click Apps or Add apps from the left sidebar.
- Use the search bar to look for absentify.
- Once absentify absence planner appears in the results, click Open.
- The app will open in Teams, and you’ll see it added to the left sidebar.
- Right-click on the absentify icon in the sidebar, then select Pin. This ensures it stays visible whenever you open Teams.
If absentify doesn’t appear in the search results, it may not be enabled for your organization. In that case, please reach out to your Microsoft Teams administrator and share this article with them: Enable absentify in Teams and Outlook
We hope you enjoy working with absentify and find these resources helpful. For further assistance, contact your HR administrator or visit our FAQ when available.