When staff ask for time off, they usually submit a leave request (also known as a holiday request). This can be done informally — for example, asking a manager in person, or leaving them a handwritten memo — or via more official means such as filling out a holiday request form.
Staff whose employers make use of people management software can submit leave requests via a mobile or desktop app, allowing managers to process their requests more efficiently, without the risk of requests getting lost or being forgotten about.
Platforms like RotaCloud also allow staff to easily check their remaining annual leave allowance without having to pester their manager, helping them to more easily make plans outside work and to take better care of their physical and mental health.