Question 1

What is Activ Absence?

Accepted Answer

Activ Absence is an online holiday leave planner and sickness absence management system. Often staff holiday planning and sickness absence are managed manually using paper & spreadsheets. This means a lot of admin for the HR team and it makes reporting a challenge. Activ Absence is designed to replace these measures by providing numerous benefits, and it manages other types of leave (like shared paternity leave, study leave, medical leave etc.) in the same easy-to-use system.

Question 2

How and when can we access our data?

Accepted Answer

You’re able to login into and access the Activ Absence System 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Activ Absence can be accessed from any device through a web browser, with a specific interface designed for smartphone access.

Question 3

Is it a web-based service?

Accepted Answer

It is completely web-based, there is no software to download or install, and we look after all the servers and backups. Activ Absence can be used across all Web Browsers on almost any device.

Question 4

Am I able to run reports based on the Timesheets Module?

Accepted Answer

HR can run reports on the approved timesheets and even produce Excel exports of the data which can then be used for payroll and other HR systems.

Question 5

Can I create Reports based on the Documents Module?

Accepted Answer

Activ Documents also has a ‘reporting’ function. For example, these reports allow HR to see at a glance what is held and what is outstanding for each employee.

Question 6

What is the Bradford Factor?

Accepted Answer

The Bradford Factor is a simple formula that allows companies to measure workers' absenteeism. Activ People HR allows you to report on employees' Bradford Factor and allows employees to see their own Bradford Factor score.

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