Requests Module

Streamline Employee Requests with Employko

Submit, approve, and track all types of requests with intelligent workflows and real-time visibility.

Managing employee requests shouldn't feel like paperwork from the past. Employko's Requests module modernizes how your organization handles leave, time-off, and other approval-based requests. With customizable policies, multi-level approval flows, and automatic tracking, both employees and managers get a seamless, transparent experience.

Key Benefits

Flexible Policy Configuration

Define custom request types, entitlements, and carry-over rules that match your organization's needs. Apply policies globally or target specific departments and teams

Automated Approval Routing

Build multi-level approval workflows that automatically route requests to the right approvers based on employee's team, department, or role. No manual routing needed

Real-Time Balance Tracking

Employees see their request balances, used days, remaining days, and planned requests in real-time. Managers see team balances at a glance for better planning

Complete Request History

Track every request from submission to completion. View status changes, approval history, cancellations, and modifications. Build comprehensive audit trails for compliance

Key Features

Flexible Request Policies

Define request types and policies that match your organization's needs. Set entitlements, carry-over rules, and restrictions. Apply policies globally or target specific departments and teams.

Smart Approval Workflows

Build multi-level approval flows with ease. Route requests to direct managers or specific approvers. The system automatically matches requests to the right workflow based on employee's team or department.

Real-Time Status Visibility

Employees always know where they stand. View request status, balances, and history—all updated in real time as requests are approved or completed.

Complete Request Lifecycle

From submission to completion, track every request. Support for half-days, document attachments, cancellation handling, and request modifications when plans change.

Use Cases

An employee submits a vacation request for next month. The system automatically routes it to their direct manager, who approves it. The employee's balance updates instantly, and the request appears on the team calendar

A manager needs to see their team's leave balances for Q4 planning. They view the dashboard, see all team members' remaining days, planned requests, and can make informed decisions about coverage

An employee needs to cancel a previously approved request due to changed plans. They cancel the request, the system automatically updates balances, and notifies the approver—all without manual intervention

HR needs to process 50 leave requests this month. With automated workflows, requests are routed correctly, balances are tracked automatically, and approvals are completed in minutes instead of hours