Before getting started
So that you can view the different types of absence more quickly in Timmi Absences, you have the option to use our color management. In this article, we provide assistance in defining the different colors as well as advice to avoid building a "Christmas tree".
Color setup
Colors are now set directly at the account level.
To customize the color of an account or a category of accounts, you can click on the Setup > Accounts tab, then click the edit pen to the right of the account or category you want to customize:
By clicking on the colored square to the left of the account name, you can then access the color palette to customize the display of the account:
Each account can have a custom color, or use the default color (green).
It is possible to define a custom color directly at the category level so that it applies to all accounts (e.g. for paid leave, comp days, etc.).
There is now only one color per account, the "awaiting approval" status is represented by hatching in all calendars, as it was before in Schedule management and on mobile devices.
The customized colors are displayed on the schedules only for the users with the permissions to view the absence details (generally the employees concerned, their manager and the administrators).
Palette
The new palette is more colorful and more accessible. We have selected bold colors that contrast well with the background text in the calendars to ensure accessibility.
In order to offer a qualitative experience for all clients, we have decided to migrate all previously personalized colors to the closest color in the new palette.
More colors, by default!
In all calendars (request page, schedule, schedule management), we now display absences with custom colors by default. You can always disable them from time to time if needed.
Which colors for which absences
You can choose your color code as you wish. However, we advise you to maintain a consistent palette. For example, we recommend that you group the following together:
- all sick leave in the same color, e.g. blue;
- for all exceptional absences, why not use red so that they stand out, because the employee must give you a reason for them;
- all absences that are not really an absence (remote working, training or other non-absence accounts) in a separate color, e.g. purple;
- finally, if the consumption of comp days or another account must be closely monitored in your company, do not hesitate to single them out in a color that stands out so that they can be easily viewed.