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No credit card, no trial expiry. Download it and use it as long as you like." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I share it with my team?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Absolutely. Share the spreadsheet with your managers or upload it to a shared drive. It works in Excel, Google Sheets, and most spreadsheet apps." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Will you spam me after I download?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No. You'll receive the download link and 1–2 practical follow-up emails with tips. You can unsubscribe with one click." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do I need Excel skills to use this?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Not at all. The formulas are pre-built. You just fill in names, dates, and leave types — the template handles the rest." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What if I have more than 50 employees?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The template works for any size, but at 50+ employees a spreadsheet becomes hard to manage. That's exactly when Factorial starts saving you real time." } } ] } ] --- [![Faqtic - Your Factorial Partner](/assets/faqtic-logo-mu1Yn3w0.webp)](/) [Approach](/our-approach)[Services](/services) Products [Pricing](/pricing)[Case Studies](/case-studies) Insights [Contact](/contact) 🇬🇧 EN [Book Your Free Factorial Demo](/factorial-book-demo) # \[Free template\] 2026 Absence Tracker for Small Teams Stop chasing spreadsheets and WhatsApp messages. Track holidays and sick days in one clean sheet — ready to use in under 5 minutes. Download the free template Built by certified Factorial experts FREE DOWNLOAD ### Absence Tracker faqtic.co If you're still tracking absences in email and Excel, you're not alone. Most growing teams hit a wall between 10 and 50 employees. ## The problem No single view of who's off when — holidays, sick days, and WFH are scattered everywhere. Too much time spent chasing managers for approvals and piecing together balances. Risk of errors, overlapping leave, and unhappy employees who feel ignored. ## What you'll get One clear overview of every absence across your whole team, updated in real time. Automatic balance calculations — no more manual counting or formula errors. A professional process your team actually trusts and uses without being chased. ## What's inside - Pre-built tabs for employees, leave types, and a team calendar view. - Ready-to-use formulas for balance tracking — no Excel skills needed. - Example data so you can see how it works before adding your own team. - A full 2026 calendar with UK bank holidays pre-filled. - Colour-coded status indicators for approved, pending, and rejected leave. ## Get your free template Instant download. No spam. You'll also get 1–2 practical emails on how other SMEs solve this. Full name Work email Company Your roleSelect your role HR Manager CEO / Founder COO / Operations Finance Office Manager Other Number of employeesSelect company size 1–10 11–50 51–200 200+ Current HR system Biggest HR headache right nowSelect one Time tracking Leave management Payroll Onboarding Performance reviews General admin overload I agree to receive the download and occasional practical HR tips. You can unsubscribe anytime. See our [Privacy Policy](/privacy-policy). Download the free template Your data is safe. We never share or sell your information. ## How smarter HR teams use this 1 ### Download and plug in your team Add your employees, set their leave allowances, and you're ready to go. Takes about 10 minutes. 2 ### Use it for 30–60 days See where the manual process breaks — overlapping requests, forgotten updates, balance errors. 3 ### Automate with Factorial When you're ready, move to Factorial for app-based requests, automatic approvals, and zero admin. ## When this template breaks, software pays for itself - Time-off requests via app — employees request, managers approve in one click. - Automatic balance updates — no more manual formulas or end-of-month counting. - Team calendar synced with approvals — always know who's off at a glance. 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