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Request and approve absences in Slack

Use the flair app in Slack to view upcoming absences, request time off, or make an approval decision. Absence data stays synchronized with the Employee Hub.

Who can use this?

Employees and absence approvers in Slack. Your organization must install and enable the flair Slack app.

Before you begin​

  • In Slack, open Apps, and search for flair.
  • If flair is unavailable, install it from the Slack App Directory, or ask a Slack administrator to install it.

View absences in Slack​

  • In the flair Slack app, open Home to see your upcoming absences and absent colleagues.

Request an absence in Slack​

  1. In the flair Slack app, click Request Absence.
  2. Select the absence type.
  3. Select the start and end dates.
  4. For a half day, select Start Period or End Period.
  5. Optional: Enter a comment for the approver.
  6. Click Submit. The request synchronizes with the Employee Hub.

Approve an absence in Slack​

  • From the flair Slack notification, approve or decline the absence. The decision synchronizes with the Employee Hub.