Planning annual leave for your team
Holiday planning is a yearly task that affects both wellbeing and how smoothly work runs. When you collect wishes in good time and the principles are clear, you avoid last-minute disputes and empty shifts.
You will need
- The Annual Holidays Act and the applicable collective agreement
- The team’s holiday wishes
- Information on busy periods
- A holiday roster or shift planning system
Steps
Check holiday entitlements
Check everyone’s accrued holiday days with payroll. The summer holiday season runs from 2 May to 30 September, and most of the summer holiday is given during that time.
Explain the principles
Collect wishes early
Check staffing
Arrange cover
Consult and decide
Announce holidays in time
Plan your own holiday
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