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In this handy course you'll be guided through the process of getting the most out of your BrightHR app, all with our easy to follow step-by-step guide.
Getting Anywhere, Anytime access
We know your time is important to you, that's why the BrightHR software is available to you 24/7 365 days a year. Not only can you access the software anytime using our website, we've also created a handy mobile app so that you can access this software from anywhere!
Just head over to your app store to download this for free and login using your BrightHR email address and password.
On the app you'll be able to:
A well as using our website to add, edit or view your personal and emergency information you can also use our handy mobile app to do this anywhere, anytime.
Adding Personal information
Just head to the personal section of your profile, using the app, to add an emergency contact and update your personal details.
Want to check your contracted hours? Just select 'Employment' to find this out.
In this section, you'll find all the contractual and employment information that's been stored for you. Now you'll always have this information to hand, wherever and whenever you need it!

Working Status
Along with being able to set a status through the BrightHR website you can also set this through your app with just a few quick taps. Just tap the pencil icon in your profile to add, update or edit the working status set.
Now you know how, login to your app and set your status.
Now you know how the app can help you view your info anywhere at anytime, let's learn about requesting absences in a few taps through our app.

Want all the great features of our absence management software but in an app? Well, that's what we've done!
You can do just about everything on the app, from checking your calendar to requesting a holiday. Just download it from your app store to get the most out of BrightHR.
Absence Requests
We know you aren't always at your desk when you want to request an absence. That's why we've put together our app!
Requesting absences on the app is easy, just tap the plus at the bottom of your app to get started. You can then select the type of absence you'd like to request, the date range of it and add any notes. Simple!
Follow this step by step guide to requesting absences on the app.
Now you know how to request absence whenever and wherever you need to all from the palm of your hands!
Viewing your Calendar
On the app you'll have a 'Planner' section along the bottom. This is where you can view your team's absences.
In your planner, you'll see a detailed breakdown of all your team's absences for today, including the date range.
You can also view upcoming absences in the next 7 days by selecting the '7 days' tab along the top.
Or you can select a custom date range to view absence information for, using the 'Choose dates' option along the top.

Annual leave countdown widget
Want to see how long away your absence is and its status all from your home screen? why not try our annual leave widget. This gives you the opportunity to add a widget to your devices home screen showing the amount of days left until your absence as well as the status of it (Approved/Declined/Pending)
Just simply tap 'Add to home screen' once you've added your absence to add the widget to your devices home screen, simple as that!
Next, let's take a look at how you can manage, log overtime worked and request absences using TOIL all through the BrightHR app.

Now we have seen how you can request your absences with a few taps, lets learn how to log your overtime, keep track of whether it has been paid to you and book time of using TOIL.
Logging Overtime just got Easier!
For your convenience, easily log your overtime for approval in a few simple steps right from your phone as well as an overview of what paid requests you have made and they're status if already paid or waiting to be.
Logging Overtime on your App
Logging overtime couldn't be easier on our app which you can find from the home screen of the app. See below just how easy it is to log and view your overtime...
Now you know how to log overtime, keep track of your balance and see when your overtime is due to be paid.
We have learned all about overtime and how to log this, now lets take a look at your document storage and how to access documents.

We have seen how easy overtime can be logged and managed through our app, now lets take a look at how our app can help you keep on top of your documents and give you access anywhere, at any time.
Document Access
With the BrightHR app, you can access and download all of your BrightHR documents that your employer has uploaded and even upload documents of your own.
Accessing your Documents
See how you can access important documents in a few simple steps...
Document To-do List
When a document is uploaded for you, your employer will have the option to give you to-do tasks such as read receipts, document acceptance and follow-up dates.
Don't worry about missing any required actions on your documents as BrightHR has got you covered with push notifications! Each required action will notify you so you can complete the acceptance process in due time.

We have seen just how easy document management is with BrightHR so lets move on to how you can access your rotas and view your shifts on the move.

Any Rota's you've been assigned to will all be available anytime, anywhere using our app.
Whenever you're added to a new Rota or your shift changes, you'll get an automatic notification so you know where to be and when.
Viewing your Shifts
Your next shift will be flagged on the home page of your app.
You'll see the date and time of the upcoming shift.
Just tap on view all shifts to see a list of all your shifts in the next 28 days.

You'll see a list of all your shifts for any rotas you're assigned to.
Including the date of the shift, start and end times as well as the total duration of the shift.
So you'll see at a glance all the details you need for your upcoming shifts.
If you tap on a shift you'll see a full breakdown of all the shift details.

Once you've opened up the details of a shift, you'll see the start and end time for that shift. The date that the shift is on and any labels/notes that have been added.
You'll also have any conflicts with that shift listed. So if you've got an absence booked that afternoon, you and your manager will be able to see this at a glance.

Open Shifts
View and accept open shifts all from our handy app to let your employer know you're happy to pick up an extra shift.
Learn all about how you can give your colleagues the praise they deserve at anytime wherever you are!

Now you know how to check what shifts your on at a glance and who you're working with, now you can give your hard working colleagues the praise they deserve with our handy recognition tool which you can access anywhere right through the app.
What is Praise?
Praise is a brilliant feature which if enabled gives you access to praise your colleagues and see what colleagues have given you praise.
Giving Praise through the BrightHR App
Have a look just how easy it is to give praise on the BrightHR app in a few simple steps.
Now you know how to brighten your colleagues day with some amazing praise, lets take a look at how you can keep on top of any training your employer requires you to complete all from the palm of your hand.

Have training you need to complete but don't have time at your desk? no need to worry because with the BrightHR app you can complete any of our E-learning course from the palm of your hand anywhere, anytime.
E-learning on the go
Complete E-learning courses that have been assigned to you by your manager all from the comfort of your phone or tablet device or even broaden your learning perspective and browse through our HR E-learning courses all available for you to complete on the app.
How to access E-learning & complete through the App
See how simple and easy accessing your assigned training can be.
Next, we will look at goals and reviews and how you can update and complete them!

Pressed for time? Away from your desk? No problem. With our mobile app, you can complete performance reviews, view your goals, and update them instantly—all from the palm of your hand. Stay on track anytime, anywhere.
Performance Reviews
Once a review has been assigned by your manager, you will be able to access this via the performance section on the home screen.
Completing a Performance Review
To complete a performance review on the app is simple, click in to the review in question and add your answers. You can now submit your answers for your manager to review.
You can also review any goal progress as well as praise received during the review period to use this in your responses.
Once submitted a notification will be sent to your manager so they are aware you have completed your side of the review.
Once the review has been completed by your manager, you will receive an email notification with a link to download the review. Here, you can review your managers answers on the review.
Goals
When goals are set up on BrightHR, you will see these pull through on to the app for you to update and complete.
Head to the performance section and head in to goals.
Here you will be able to view, update and complete any active goals that have been set for you.
Tap on a goal, make an update or set it to mark as complete.