Absence management software
Take the hassle out of managing time away from work. People First tracks every type of absence and handles complex calculations so you can cut out admin and keep your business running like clockwork.
Trusted by 1,400+ global organisations
Time off shouldn’t mean more work
When you rely on manual processes, absence management quickly becomes a burden on your business. While HR teams get bogged down in admin, managers are left scrambling to cover critical tasks.
Our absence management system automates the busywork and brings everything you need together, saving you time and disruption.
How People First simplifies absence management
Accurate calculations
Eliminate errors with absence calculations that automatically apply your policies and feed straight into payroll. Employees get paid correctly, while HR and payroll spend less time making retrospective adjustments.
Less admin for everyone
Give employees the freedom to book leave, report absence, and check entitlements whenever they like. Managers can approve requests from anywhere, reducing bottlenecks and making room for bigger priorities.
Fewer disruptions
Shared absence calendars show everyone who's in and who's out, making it easier to plan ahead and keep things moving.
“It was just no trouble, no issues whatsoever. Managers can be the manager they need to be because they've now got real-time information at hand.”
“Thanks to People First, we have time to do things that we never had time for before.”
“It's a fantastic system with easy access for us and our employees.”
Everything you need in one place
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Real-time absence calculations
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Absence data flows directly into payroll, applying your organisation's policies and rules along the way. Keep things accurate and remove manual calculations, while absence-related pay adjustments happen within the same pay period.
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Employee self-service
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Whether they're at their desk or on the move, employees can manage absences and check entitlements easily through the People First mobile app. This means less stress and more time for things that matter.
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Shared absence calendars
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Give managers and employees a clear view of who's available when. Shared calendars make it easy to coordinate workloads and cover gaps when people are away.
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AI assistance
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Ask People First questions without needing to search through modules and reports, connecting your data into one combined answer. This turns your insight into action by providing clear steps, improving every decision.
Part of the People First platform
Absence management software works best when it's connected to the rest of your people processes. Because People First brings HR, payroll, talent, learning, and workforce management together in one platform, absence data flows automatically to the people and systems that need it. From payroll calculations to workforce planning, everything stays accurate and up to date.
Why choose People First?
Stay compliant
Built-in legislative compliance and regular software updates keep you in line with the law, taking another worry off your plate.
Automate the boring bits
AI powers key features across People First, letting you analyse data, get answers, and tick off tasks without hours of manual effort.
Get started quickly
People First is ready to go with minimal setup. From there, it’s very easy to manage, and employees can access it anywhere.