> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://absentify.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Using the Insights feature

> Use the absentify Insights dashboard to track leave trends, department statistics, sick-leave patterns, and employee well-being for better team planning.

As a department manager, you have access to the **Insights** feature in absentify, located in the top navigation bar. This tool provides valuable metrics and trends to help you manage your team effectively and promote their well-being.

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### Accessing the Insights page

Navigate to the top menu bar in absentify and select **Insights**. This will open the dashboard for your department, displaying key metrics and charts about leave patterns and employee activity.

<Info>
  To access advanced insights, your company must be subscribed to at least the **Mini plan**. Additional data and visualizations are only available after upgrading.
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### Viewing department statistics

The main Insights dashboard provides an overview of important statistics for your department, including:

* **Booked**: The total number of absences booked by employees for the current year.
* **Remaining**: The total number of allowance days/hours still available after booked days/hours are deducted.
* **Total allowance**: The sum of both **Booked** and **Remaining** days or hours, reflecting the department's total annual allowance.
* **Number of employees**: The total number of employees in your department.

These stats give a quick snapshot of your department's leave utilization and help you monitor available resources.

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### Filtering by department

If you manage multiple departments, use the dropdown menu at the top of the Insights page to switch between specific departments. Only the departments you manage will appear in the list.

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### Exploring the Annual Trend chart

The **Annual Trend** chart visualizes the distribution of leave types across the months of the current year. This helps you identify patterns, such as peak absence periods, and plan accordingly.

* Select specific leave types in the legend to filter the chart and focus on certain categories.
* **Hover over any data point** in the chart to see the **exact amount of leave** taken for that specific leave type and month (available from the Mini plan onward).

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### Upcoming birthdays and anniversaries

The Free plan lets you see up to two upcoming events. Starting with the **Mini plan**, the Insights page displays a complete list of upcoming birthdays and work anniversaries.

* This overview helps you view a full list of upcoming events, sorted by date.
* For **birthdays**, you'll see the employee's birth date and **current age**.
* For **anniversaries**, you'll see the employee's start date and the number of years they've been with the company.
* Invisible managers are excluded from the birthday and anniversary lists that regular department members see; managers and admins retain full visibility.

<Note>
  As a department manager, you will only see upcoming birthdays and anniversaries for members of the department(s) you manage. Administrators see upcoming events for all employees across the organization.
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This feature helps you plan celebrations, send acknowledgments, and stay connected with your team.

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### Monitoring employee well-being with the Burnout Board

The **Burnout Board** highlights employees who may need a break. For each team member it considers when their last absence ended and when their next planned absence starts.

* Employees flagged here should be prioritized for a break to maintain productivity and prevent burnout.
* Once time off is scheduled for these employees, they will automatically be removed from the Burnout Board.
* The list is scoped by the **department filter** at the top of the Insights page. Managers see only the departments they manage; administrators can switch between all departments.

<Note>
  Only **approved or pending** requests under leave types flagged as a **real absence** (the *Counts as leave* setting) are considered. Leave types used purely for allowance tracking and public holidays do **not** count toward the Burnout Board — taking a public holiday or a balance-only leave type therefore does not reset the burnout signal.
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  The Burnout Board displays **all employees** in your department who haven't taken any leave in over 30 days, on **every plan**. This gives you a full overview of potential burnout risks across your team.
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  **Tip**: Use these insights to balance workloads, optimize absence planning, and promote employee well-being across your team.
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If you need further assistance or have questions about this feature, please contact your HR administrator.