Blackouts and company events

Create Blackouts in Advance
‍
Blackouts are essential for protecting your business from unexpected absences during the busiest periods. By setting blackout dates well in advance, you provide employees with the clarity they need to plan their leave accordingly while ensuring critical business operations remain uninterrupted.
‍
However, in the real world, there are always exceptions and special cases. It’s generally a good practice to foster trust between employees and employers by incorporating flexibility into leave management policies. If it is mutually agreed that an employee can take a day off during a blackout period, the account administrator can manually book the leave for the employee, overriding the blackout restrictions.This balance between structure and flexibility ensures that business needs are met while maintaining a positive work culture.

‍Company Events for Enhanced Communication
‍
Company events keep employees informed about important dates on the company calendar, such as team-building activities, key meetings, presentations, and all-hands talks. Unlike blackout days, these events are not blocked for time-off bookings but serve to improve communication and convenience. By integrating these dates into the calendar, you eliminate the need for extra tools or email threads, ensuring all employees are aligned and informed effortlessly.