How to manage annual leave requests – dos and don’ts

Do you remember when Ryanair cancelled hundreds of flights because there has been a mismanagement of the pilot’s holiday?

Here’s a list of dos and don’ts when it comes to managing annual leave:

Do:

• Ensure staff submit holiday requests in advance.
• Be proactive and ensure staff holidays are reviewed regularly to see how much holiday is outstanding.
• Ensure employees are reminded how much holiday entitled they have left to take.
• Ensure that the department has adequate cover at all times.

Don’t:

• Allow employees to save all annual leave until the end of the year.
• Rely on employees to review how much outstanding holiday they have remaining.
• Pay in lieu of holiday unless the contract of employment has been terminated.

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