From 'Yet Another Tool' to 'It's Just Microsoft Teams': Simplifying HR Processes for your Employees
Learn how integrating time tracking and leave management in Microsoft Teams is helping companies reclaim lost time and streamline HR processes.
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How HR Teams Can Use AI in Performance Management
Performance management has long been one of the trickiest parts of HR. Traditional methods are time-consuming, often inconsistent and prone to bias, leaving managers overwhelmed and employees frustrated. In my conversations with HR leaders, I hear the same concern again and again: we’re spending more time on the process than on people. This is where artificial intelligence can help. Used thoughtfully, AI can reduce administrative tasks, surface meaningful insights and free managers to have better conversations with their teams.
BambooHR vs HiBob vs Rippling: The Definitive Comparison For 2025
BambooHR vs HiBob vs Rippling: one prioritizes simplicity for startups, another focuses on culture-building, while the third is a unified HR platform ...
How To Plan PTO Days to maximize your vacation in 2025
Strategically planning your Paid Time Off (PTO) is essential to make the most of your vacation days while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. With the right time off planning approach, you can transform limited days into meaningful, restorative breaks. This guide will help you master vacation planning for 2025, from understanding key strategies to leveraging expert tools.
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5 benefits of integrating an online vacation tracker with Slack
What are the benefits of integrating a vacation tracker with Slack, and how do you integrate leave management software with this app? Read on!
13 benefits of a leave management system
Leave management HR software is great when it comes to managing risks and avoiding costs – so they are great when stopping bad things from happening.
19 top team building games for remote employees
Looking for team bulding activities and games? With these 19 team building exercises for remote teams, the challenge can be tackled easily.
3 key trends in HR management you should be ready for
If you want to build a successful company in 2019, you have to come up with more agile, automated and value-based HR strategies - according to the trends discovered by HR researchers. Let’s go through the 3 main trends that will shape your work as an HR Manager in 2019!
Calamari Leave receives two HR software awards from FinancesOnline
Recently, our human resource management software has undergone many wonderful changes that have significantly improved its operation.
Top features to look for in an Absence Management System: your ultimate checklist
If you want to streamline HR processes and grow efficiently, choosing the right Absence Management Software will be a crucial decision. Implementing the right leave management system can simplify your HR tasks, improve overall efficiency, and ensure you comply with legal requirements. This guide will provide you with a helpful checklist to choose the best absence software, highlighting essential features and considerations.
How to improve remote work culture in 2026?
Learn how to improve remote work culture in 2026 and empower your team with flexible schedules, open communication, and Calamari tools.
How to fairly choose your Employee of the Year in blue-collar roles?
Learn how to fairly choose your Employee of the Year using Calamari – data-driven tools for transparent, motivating recognition in blue-collar teams.
How to improve Digital Employee Experience (DEX)?
Improve digital employee experience (DEX) with simple tools, self-service workflows, and data-driven ideas that make daily work smoother.
Which employee benefits will matter most in 2026?
Benefits have become dealbreakers. Learn what employees expect in 2026: health, flexibility, inclusivity, financial wellness, and seamless HR tools.
Gemini vs. ChatGPT: comparing AI tools for smarter HR practices
Gemini or ChatGPT? Discover how HR teams use AI to write job ads, screen candidates, and onboard faster – with Calamari powering data insights.
How to get ready for testing a 4-day work week and measure success?
The 4 day work week is here. Discover global case studies, key benefits and risks, plus tips on how to prepare and measure your own pilot.
How to manage distributed teams successfully?
How can leaders effectively manage distributed teams, overcome time zone and communication challenges, and build trust with the right tools and strategies?
What does HR team upskilling and reskilling mean today?
What’s the difference between upskilling and reskilling, and how can HR use both to prepare employees for the future of work?
What are the top employee benefits for small businesses?
What are the best employee benefits for small businesses, and how can you offer them affordably to boost retention, loyalty, and growth?
How to calculate employee turnover – and reduce it?
How can companies calculate employee turnover, understand why staff leave, and use proven strategies to reduce costly attrition?
What does Gen Z want in the workplace?
How is Gen Z reshaping the workplace with their values, tech-first mindset, and demand for transparency and inclusivity?
What is ESS? Employee Self Service explained
What is ESS (Employee Self Service) and how does it help employees manage HR tasks like payslips, time off, and data updates with ease?
The ultimate leave calculator guide
Learn how to calculate holiday entitlement, use a leave calculator, and manage time off accurately and legally.
Google Sheets: leave, attendance, and time tracking
Google Sheets is a simple way to start time, attendance and leave tracking – but when it stops being enough, check out Calamari.
Offboarding checklist: how to simplify employee exits
Offboarding matters as much as onboarding. Learn how to create a smooth, respectful employee exit process with our offboarding checklist.
People management skills for excellent managers
What does people management really mean? How to master it? Learn essential skills, tips for new managers, and how to grow into a leader your team trusts.
Best tools stack for scaling up your startup
Discover the best tools for scaling your startup—from HR to automation, finance, and growth. Build a smart tech stack to grow faster!
Floating holidays in the workplace: a quick guide
Discover what floating holidays are, how they work, and how to add them to your PTO policy to support flexibility, inclusion, and employee well-being.
Product updates
Automatic reminders for pending timesheet edit requests
Timesheet edit requests that sit unanswered are a risk—they lead to reporting errors and payroll delays. That's why we've introduced automatic reminders for managers—similar to those they already know from leave requests.
Timesheet Details Report
We know accurate data isn't negotiable, that's why we've rebuilt our Timesheet Details Report from the ground up with rock-solid data integrity and flexible data ordering. The enhanced report is your single source of truth — seamlessly connecting two modules: Time&Attendance and Time Off without manual reconciliation.
Timesheet Calendar View
Timesheet errors have a way of piling up. That's why we've given every employee a tool to catch them before they become a problem.
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