Managing Absences and Holiday in the S4 Manage app

What absences can be added via the S4 Manage app? 

• Holiday 
• Not Available
• Unpaid Leave
• Sickness
• Maternity
• Paternity
• Lieu Day
• Compassionate Leave

How do I add an absence or holiday in the S4 Manage app?

1. Tap on ‘Absences’ from the toolbar at the bottom of the screen.
2. Click on the ‘Add’ button to add a new absence to access the addition 
3. Select the employee from the list, or search for their name.
4. Select the absence type from the drop-down menu and select the days that this holiday will apply to.
5. Save the holiday by tapping ‘Add Absence’. The newly added holiday will then be visible within rotas and holiday calendars.

How do I remove absences or holiday via the S4 Manage app?

Absences can be remove by 

1. Navigating to the ‘Absences’ icon from bottom bar. 
2. Selecting the week you wish to see the absences for
3. Selecting the absence or employee, which will bring up the absence edit screen
4. Unselecting the day you wish to delete so that it is no longer highlighted 
5. Select update to save the changes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I see historic absences in S4 Manage?
A: Use the date picker to select the date in the past you would like to see.