Plan Ahead, Relax More: The Surprising Benefits of Early Vacation Planning 

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Planning a vacation is often associated with excitement, but did you know that it can also be a significant source of stress? According to a survey by Civic Science, 48% of Americans reported feeling stressed about planning their vacations. However, there’s a solution: early vacation planning. By getting a head start, you can transform the […]

Streamline your Annual Vacation Planning with Indeavor 

Annual Vacation Planning

Vacation planning, an activity also known as leave or time-off planning, is often dreaded by many. The process of managing and coordinating employees’ requests for time off is a crucial part of human resource management and workforce planning. A process that affects both the employment experience and the business operation. If executed successfully, employees are […]

Managing Holiday Vacation Planning and Time Off Requests 

Managing Holiday Vacation Planning

Year-end promotes a host of challenges for those in dynamic operating environments. The balance of output and enabling employees to enjoy an important time of year presents challenges to all layers of the organization.  Commonly, this period experiences a significant amount of both near-term planned and unplanned absences – while also supporting annual leave processes. […]

Vacation Planning: Are You Ready for the Holidays?

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According to the U.S. Travel Association’s State of American Vacation report, 52% of Americans say they are proactive in planning out their vacation time. Those who take the time to plan in advance are far more likely than average to use all their earned days off. Planners are noticeably happier than non-planners with not just […]

5 Must-Have Functionalities for Your Mobile-Based Scheduling Solution

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Elevate your scheduling process beyond the basics with a mobile-based solution that offers comprehensive functionalities. It’s not just about creating schedules; it’s about optimizing your workforce management through intuitive features tailored for mobile usage. Gain insights into employee availability and preferences to streamline operations and minimize errors. Whether it’s aligning staff with demand or seamlessly […]

3 Steps to Prepare Schedulers for Vacation Season

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Shift-based organizations like manufacturing, public safety, energy production, and transportation require labor at all times. With that kind of pressure, it’s no surprise that hourly workers and their employers become stressed when requesting vacation and planning for the associated scheduling gaps. With the right leave management process, however, you can provide company-wide transparency that helps […]

Take a Vacation from Annual Vacation Planning

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Shift-based, 24×7 organizations require staff at all times. This makes it incredibly stressful for HR and Operations when employees (rightfully) ask for long-term vacation—especially during the summer and holiday season, which can be your busiest time of year. Talk about a dichotomy. To complicate matters, even science is saying that you and your employees need […]