How to Book Partial-Day Holidays and Manage Overlapping Entries in Atlas
Managing holidays and absences effectively is crucial for maintaining accurate records. This article provides guidance on booking partial-day holidays and handling overlapping entries for holidays and absences in Atlas.
General Guidelines for Booking Holidays
When booking time off, ensure that the correct duration is entered to avoid errors.
For partial-day bookings, use the appropriate format (e.g., hours or fractions of a day).
Booking Partial-Day Holidays
Staff can book half-day holidays by entering 0.5 days in the system. This ensures the request is processed correctly.
Managing Overlapping Entries for Holidays and Absences
If you need to record both a half-day holiday and a half-day sick absence on the same date, follow these steps to avoid overlap errors:
Use Hour-Based Entries: Enter both the holiday and the absence in hours rather than days. This provides more precise control over the timing of each entry.
Ensure a Gap Between Entries: Leave at least a 10-minute gap between the end time of one booking and the start time of the other. This prevents overlap errors in the system.
Edit Existing Requests if Necessary: If a request was originally added in days, decline or edit it to hours. Then re-enter both the holiday and the absence in hours with the required gap.
Common Error Prevention Tips
Always double-check the format (days vs. hours) before submitting a request.
Ensure there is no overlap between bookings by leaving a small gap between entries.
Edit or decline incorrect requests promptly to maintain accurate records.
By following these guidelines, you can efficiently manage partial-day bookings and avoid common errors in Atlas.