How it works.

Screenshot of a WhatsApp conversation between AVA and an employee discussing stomach issues and related health advice.

The employee journey

How it works

  • Save AVA’s number to their phone

  • If they’re unexpectedly off, they WhatsApp AVA as soon as possible

  • AVA will ask for:

    • Their name

    • Reason for absence

    • Sick note details (or when to check back in)

    • Any message for their manager

  • AVA logs the absence and notifies the line manager instantly

Screenshot of an email from AVA Absence informing about an employee's sick leave. Details include name, email, phone, reason for absence, and a message for rescheduling a meeting.

The employer journey

How it works

  • AVA captures employee absence via WhatsApp in a consistent, structured format

  • Managers/HR receive a clear, standardised notification including:

    • Employee name

    • Date reported

    • Reason for absence

    • Any employee message

  • Managers/HR remain responsible for:

    • Follow-up with the employee

    • Return-to-work conversations

    • Ongoing absence management

    • Ongoing absences are updated in line with existing policy, with full manager/HR oversight

AVA is the single reporting route for unplanned absence; all other leave follows existing processes.

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