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title: Swift holiday management with staff holiday software | myhrtoolkit
description: Holiday leave approval doesn’t have to be a headache. It boils down to create an efficient system that involves fair treatment and good communication.
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# [Swift holiday management with staff holiday software | myhrtoolkit](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/blog/swift-holiday-management)

 Written by [Fiona Sanderson](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/blog/author/fiona-sanderson) | Jul 9, 2018 8:25:25 AM

The mumbles start. Tempers flare. “Why can’t I take my leave? I’m entitled to it,” are the cries you hear as the HR manager. Sigh. If only they understood that 3 other people applied for leave months ago for the same period. Approving more leave applications would send the office into chaos!

Managing holiday leave can throw you into a tizzy. Take a deep breath. There’s a solution. Before you blow a blood vessel, here are some tips that you can use to fairly allocate leave:

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[*Encouraging staff to take annual leave*](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/blog/encouraging-staff-to-take-annual-leave)

[*Cancelling annual leave: a guide for employers*](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/blog/cancelling-annual-leave)

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