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 may have more options within your workflow settings depending on your configuration, if you have any further questions support can help.
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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.
Workflow Rule - You may have a workflow rule column. This will allow you to apply a rule, allowing only a particular group of people to raise a request against that absence type. Firstly set up the rule, then within this screen you will see a
When you have finished scroll down and click save.
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