A workflow is how the system will handle absence requests. Within settings you have the ability to select different options for different absences regarding pay, approval and email reminders. Your absence types can be created within manage lookups. You You may have more options within your workflow settings depending on your configuration, if you have any further questions support can help.
From admin in the top menu bar, select workflow settings in the workflow section.
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Reminder email - If your workflow requires approval you can set the amount of days that a reminder email goes out to a user. Using the dropdown you can pick from 2 - 5 days. A reminder will go out every x amount of days until the approval has been actioned. If you wish to resend a reminder email outside of the set days go to view sent system email messages to see how to resend.
When you have finished scroll down and click save.
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