For employees

What can employees do in the app?

The Syncro Connect absence management app gives every employee a simple, intuitive self-service portal on their iOS or Android device. No more contacting HR for basic queries, employees have everything they need at their fingertips.

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Request and cancel holiday

Book leave in seconds, sent straight to a manager for approval, and cancel a booking if plans change.

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Check holiday balance and upcoming leave

See remaining allowance, days taken, and a clear list of upcoming holiday at a glance.

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Book medical appointments and submit doctor’s notes

Log appointments and upload supporting documents like fit notes directly from a phone.

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View team leave and worked hours

See who is on leave when, and check personal worked hours and timesheets at any time.

For managers and HR

What the app does for managers and HR teams

Every employee action in the app feeds straight into the absence management software on the management side. No re-keying, no chasing paper, just live data and faster decisions.

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Approve in one tap

Holiday and sickness requests arrive as instant notifications. Managers approve or decline from their phone in seconds, with the employee notified straight away.

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Automatic return-to-work forms

When an employee comes back from sickness, the system generates the return-to-work form automatically, keeping the process consistent and compliant.

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Team planner and live coverage

See who is off and when across the whole team, flag clashes early, and keep adequate staffing across every department or site.

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Reports for HR and payroll

Bradford Factor scores, sickness trends, headcount, and absence costs are tracked automatically and exportable to your payroll software for accurate pay every cycle.

Syncro Connect absence management app on a smartphone showing the holiday request form for UK employees

An app employees actually use

Why employees love the Syncro Connect app

Traditional absence management frustrates employees. Waiting days for holiday approval, not knowing their remaining entitlement, and filling in paper forms are all sources of dissatisfaction. The Syncro Connect app removes that friction.

It also matters for retention. The CIPD Good Work Index 2025, the UK’s leading annual benchmark of job quality, surveying 5,000 UK employees, identifies autonomy and a sense of control over day-to-day work as among the strongest predictors of job satisfaction. Giving staff direct, mobile access to their own leave is one of the simplest ways to add both.

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No more waiting days for a holiday answer
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Holiday balance in their pocket, no need to ask HR
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Paper forms gone, log sickness or appointments in seconds
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A modern app that feels like the others on their phone

Why choose Computime for absence management?

Computime has been providing absence management solutions to UK businesses for over 30 years. Based in Leeds, we support more than 800 businesses across construction, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, facilities management, and retail.

The Syncro Connect absence management app is built and supported by our dedicated UK based team, giving employees a simple self-service experience while giving managers and HR teams the visibility and control they need.

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Over 30 years experience in workforce and absence management, since 1989
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More than 800 UK businesses supported
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Leeds based with a dedicated UK support team
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4.5 average rating from UK customers on Google
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Compatible with iOS and Android devices
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Ready-made exports for Sage, Pegasus, and QuickBooks payroll
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From £3 per employee per month (Syncro Connect £2 + mobile app £1)
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Works alongside our time and attendance software and management portal

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UK businesses trust Computime systems

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years of UK workforce experience since 1989

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average rating on Google from UK customers

iOS and Android

works on any smartphone or tablet

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“We are really pleased with our Computime solution. Introducing this system means that payroll is now processed accurately and efficiently, helping to boost morale both for our head office staff and our field teams. Real time data means we know where our employees are, allowing us to operate more efficiently.”

James Dunlop

Financial Manager, Landworth Electrics

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“We are very pleased with the smooth implementation. Computime worked very hard to make sure installation was completed within the time frame and with minimum disruption. The in-depth training allowed us to focus on production and keeping our employees safe at work while ensuring efficiency.”

Clare Barker

HR Manager, Wholebake Limited

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“I was tasked with sourcing a computerised time and attendance solution to replace our manual clocking system. The Computime website contained all the information I needed, making the decision straightforward. The software proved easy to use and the helpdesk was very helpful and friendly. Computime have exceeded all of our expectations and objectives and I would definitely recommend them.”

Purchasing Manager

BSK Laminating

Absence Management App FAQS

What is an absence management app?

An absence management app is a mobile tool that lets employees manage their own holidays and sickness directly from their smartphone. The Syncro Connect app lets employees request and cancel holidays, check their entitlement, report sickness, book medical appointments, submit doctor’s notes, and view upcoming team leave from any iOS or Android device. For managers and HR teams it provides instant notifications, one tap approvals, automatic return-to-work forms, and real-time visibility of absence across the whole team.

Can employees request holidays through the app?

Yes. Employees can submit holiday requests directly through the Syncro Connect app in seconds. They select the dates, choose the leave type, whether full day, half day, or custom, and send the request for manager approval instantly. Managers receive a push notification and can approve or decline with one tap. Entitlement balances update automatically once the request is approved.

Can employees check their holiday entitlement on the app?

Yes. The My Entitlement screen shows each employee their total annual holiday allowance, how many days have been booked, and how many days they have remaining. This updates in real time so employees always have an accurate balance without needing to contact HR.

How does the app handle sickness absence?

Employees can log sickness absence directly through the app, which automatically notifies their manager and HR team. When the employee returns to work, a return to work form is generated automatically. Bradford Factor scores update in real time, giving managers and HR teams an accurate picture of absence patterns across the organisation.

Does the absence management app work offline?

Yes. The Syncro Connect mobile app works offline when employees have no internet or mobile signal. All data is stored securely on the device and syncs automatically to the system as soon as connectivity is restored. Please note the web based management portal requires an internet connection as it is cloud hosted.

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