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Case Study: Streamlining Leave and Holiday Management with Microsoft Power Apps
One of our clients, a global sports enterprise, was confronted with a predicament. Managing leave and holiday schedules for their vast workforce was a complex and costly endeavor. Existing solutions on the market demanded per-user licenses, which made them less cost-effective for large-scale operations. Moreover, the challenge was compounded by the requirement for seamless integration with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 – essential tools extensively used by the enterprise.
In an era where technological advancements should simplify tasks, our clients were burdened by an antiquated, disjointed system that resisted productivity and efficiency. There was an urgent need for an innovative solution to resolve these issues, providing a cost-effective, streamlined management system for the company's global workforce.
In response to the challenge, we deployed our prebuilt application, Leaveforce, on Microsoft Power Apps. This robust solution offers a unified platform for managing holidays and leaves.
Leaveforce Features:
1. Time-off Management: Users can set up different time-off policies, from vacations to jury duty. Managers can also submit leave on behalf of their team in case of illnesses.
2. Holiday Management: Leaveforce provides a feature to create custom holiday lists or choose from existing public holiday lists. Holiday schedules are automatically synchronized to team members' Outlook calendars with reminders in Microsoft Teams.
3. Automation: The solution automates out-of-office messages and creates approval tasks in Microsoft To-dos or Planner. Microsoft Teams automatically sends notifications when leaves are requested, approved, or declined.
4. Insights: It provides a dashboard for employees to track their leave balances, upcoming holidays, and career milestones. Team leaders can identify employees who have yet to take much leave and may be at risk of burnout.
The deployment of Leaveforce vastly improved our client's leave and holiday management. The solution eliminated per-user license costs and integrated smoothly with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365. This not only saved the company money but also enhanced the overall efficiency of its operations.
Furthermore, Leaveforce provided transparency for the workforce, as every team member could quickly check their leave balances, upcoming holidays, and significant career milestones. This access to personalized data empowered employees and contributed to a positive work environment. Managers also benefited from the ability to track leave patterns, thereby preventing potential employee burnout.
Is your organization grappling with a similar challenge? Our team of experienced Microsoft 365 Engineers and consultants with a decade of experience is ready to assist. We offer creative, personalized solutions that can revolutionize your business operations.
