edays

Overview

edays is a cloud-based workforce management platform that streamlines absence, leave, and time tracking for global organizations. It replaces manual spreadsheets with automated workflows for holiday requests, sickness tracking, shift scheduling, and time & attendance. By providing real-time data visibility and compliance tools for over 120 countries, edays enables HR teams to proactively manage absenteeism and improve overall workforce productivity.

What it does

• Delivers global absence management software for human resources teams.
• Tracks employee holidays and calculates sick leave allowances automatically.
• Integrates with Outlook and Google Calendars for team visibility.
• Ensures compliance with complex international labor leave laws.

Who it's for

• Global enterprises
• Small to medium businesses
• HR departments
• Shift-based workforces

Why it works

• Automates leave requests and sickness tracking to reduce administrative burden
• Provides localized compliance for 120+ countries and 25 languages
• Offers real-time insights into absence patterns and workforce trends
• Integrates seamlessly with existing HRIS and payroll systems
• Includes mobile app and QR code functionality for easy time tracking

Founder story

Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Nottingham, UK, edays was created to solve the inefficiency of paper-based and spreadsheet-reliant absence tracking. The company evolved from a dedicated leave management tool into a comprehensive workforce management platform, focusing on providing HR teams with the accuracy and visibility needed to support global employee populations.

Alternatives

• WhosOff
• Time-Off
• Jorani
• BambooHR

Comparison overview

• edays distinguishes itself through a strong focus on global compliance and localized leave entitlements, making it ideal for multinational organizations.
• Unlike basic leave trackers, it offers a full suite of workforce management tools including timesheets, scheduling, and fatigue management.