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You can easily assign approvers for each employee in Day Off through the web platform, using a flexible approval workflow.

Steps to Assign Approvers

To set approvers for an employee:

  • Go to People → Employees
  • Click the employee’s name
  • Their profile opens
  • Open the Team tab and select Custom approvers and watchers
  • Assign approvers for:
    • Step 1
    • Step 2 (optional)
  • Add one or multi approvers in each step
  • Save your changes
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How It Works

  • The employee’s requests will be sent to Step 1 approvers first
  • Once any approver approves, the request moves to the next step (if configured)
  • After the final step is approved, the request is completed

Flexible Setup

  • You can assign multiple approvers per step
  • Only one approval per step is required
  • You can also add watchers for visibility without approval access

Team Approvers and Custom Approvers

Each team in Day Off has its own approvers and watchers, which you set under People → Teams. Learn more about setting up departments and teams.

However, some employees need a different approval path. That is where the Custom approvers and watchers option in the employee’s profile helps. It lets you set approvers for one person without changing the whole team.

When to Assign Approvers Individually

Custom approvers are useful in situations like these:

  • A team lead whose requests should go to their own manager.
  • An employee who works across two teams.
  • A senior role that needs an extra review step from HR.

Tips for a Smooth Approval Workflow

In short, a clear workflow means faster answers for employees and less follow-up for managers.

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