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.

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.

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

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.