PTOFlowAutomate time-off requests and never miss who's out again

PTOFlow

PTOFlow eliminates the chaos of manual PTO tracking by automating requests, approvals, and calendar syncing—all within the tools your team already uses. Built for Google Workspace and Slack, it replaces spreadsheets and email chains with instant notifications and one-click approvals.

Product Highlights

• Seamless Slack Integration: Submit requests, check balances, and approve time off with simple Slack commands—no browser needed
• Automatic Google Calendar Sync: Approved PTO instantly appears as Out of Office events on shared team calendars, blocking meeting conflicts
• Smart Approval Workflows: Auto-approve categories that don't need manager review; one-click decisions for everything else
• Flexible PTO Tracking: Custom categories (Vacation, Sick, Mental Health), bank balance monitoring, and automatic prorating for new hires
• Zero IT Dependency: Self-service onboarding gets teams up and running in minutes without technical support

Use Cases

• Remote & Hybrid Teams: Keep distributed employees aligned on who's available without status meetings or scattered spreadsheets
• Growing Startups: Replace makeshift PTO systems before they break, with scalable multi-team support and company-wide visibility
• Manager Workload Reduction: Eliminate "did you see my request?" follow-ups with instant Slack notifications and clear approval queues
• HR Compliance: Maintain accurate records with automatic balance tracking and audit-ready PTO histories

Target Audience

Ideal for small to mid-sized companies (10–500 employees) already using Google Workspace and Slack who need to professionalize their PTO process without enterprise complexity. Perfect for operations leaders, HR managers, and founders who've outgrown spreadsheets but want to avoid bloated HRIS platforms.