Whether you're planning a vacation, taking a personal day, or working remotely, Productive makes it easy to submit and manage your absence requests.
In this guide, you'll learn how to request time off or remote work, add any required documentation, and track your request status.
📌 Note: In Productive, absence is split into two categories: Time Off and Remote Work (currently in Beta). If your account hasn’t been updated yet, you’ll only see Time Off—the functionality remains the same. The full update will be rolled out to all users.
Step-by-Step Guide to Requesting Absence
1) Accessing the Absence Request Window
Go to the Time tab and select "Book Absence"
Alternatively, you can select "Book Absence" from the Absence tab on your profile screen.
Tip: Access your profile by clicking on your avatar in the upper-right corner of your screen.
2) Selecting Dates and Category
In the absence request calendar, select the appropriate absence category (time off or remote work).
Choose the date range for your request.
3) Adding Additional Information
You can add a note and upload one or more attachments if needed to provide additional relevant information about the absence request.
4) Submitting the Request
Ensure all details are correct and select "Request X Days" in the bottom right corner.
After requesting absence, the colors of the booked absence in your calendar will correspond to the color chosen to represent the absence category in the Absence Settings.
📌 Tip: If you're unsure about which absence category to choose, refer to the absence category description ℹ️.
If descriptions are not available, make sure the account's admins add them in Settings > Absence for easier navigation.
5) Absence Approval
Depending on your company’s settings, your request may be approved automatically or require manual approval.
If an approver is assigned to your absence category, they’ll be notified after you submit your request.
You’ll see the current status—pending, approved, cancelled, or rejected—in the Current and Upcoming Absence section (see below).
6) Monitoring the Request Status
After submitting your request, your Current and Upcoming Absence section located right below your absence request calendar will show all your pending, approved, cancelled, and rejected absence requests.
