Over 500 million leave requests, and counting!
Since 2005 when we first started production of WhosOff we have collated a lot of facts, figures, quotes, and stats. Below is a few interesting one's we have liked over the years.
Users we've helped
since 2005
Email notifications sent per year, based on 2018 stats
Most logins on a single day
3rd January 2017
Average response time on support. Yes, we're quick!
Most leave types on a single account.
Wow!
GDPR questions per day on avg. between March & September 2018
Drinks consumed in one year by the team
TV Commercials filmed in-house, for Sky TV
The above figures are correct at the time of updating this page (25th April 2024), and are subject to change constantly.
Our history
Since the idea of WhosOff was pen on paper back in 2005, we have kept our core values which run right through our team. We've had fun along the way but our main aim is to give businesses back time to focus on other areas of the company by taking the leave management burden from them.
July
Launched as a FREE service to businesses
July
Featured on Techcrunch.com, Webware.com, Killerstartups.com and Downloadsquad.com
October
1/4 Million Holiday Requests Processed
February
Voted #6 Top Dates and Calendar Web Applications (with 9,258 votes)
Featured by BT Business Insight
August
1/2 Million Holiday Requests Processed
May
iPhone and Android apps released
November
Public API released
March
Easily website of the month
August
Double Nominations at the SSA2012 Awards
UK Finalists for National Business Awards
October
Shortlisted for Smarta 100 Business of the Year
Winners of HR and HCM SSA2012
September
ISO27001:2013 Certified
July
Approved G-Cloud supplier within the Crown Commercial Service (CCS)
November
TV Advert - Scripted, shot, produced and delivered by the WhosOff team
May
New mobile applications released
September
New HR Essentials module released
October
Cyber Essentials Certification Gained
October
ISO27001:2017 Certified
April
Released (v4) of WhosOff after almost 18 months in development
April
Released first version of Staff hub feature to replace old "Thin HR" module
May
Completed moving all customers onto the new (v4) platform
September
New iOS/Android apps released
New document storage feature released
The team behind WhosOff
We're proud to say that you're in very safe hands with our team. Find out what makes our team members tick, and what really doesn't!
Responsibilities:
Parking attendant
Favourite saying:
"Give it to me in a straight line"
Dislikes:
Cold callers
Responsibilities:
ISO, Security & Event Management
Favourite saying:
"Is it lunchtime yet?"
Dislikes:
Doors open and the Air con on
Responsibilities:
Everything accounts, and drinks
Favourite saying:
"I didn't see your cup"
DislikesLikes:
+2 Sugars in Drinks
Looking for your next career challenge? We're always on the lookout for talent to join us.
Responsibilities:
Design, development & marketing
Favourite saying:
"I'm not being funny but..."
Dislikes:
Depends on the day of the week
Responsibilities:
Data structure, development, coffee
Favourite saying:
"No I don't have time, but tell me anyway!"
Dislikes:
Anything & everything Christmas
Responsibilities:
Mobile development
We're still working out John's likes, dislikes and favourite sayings, but, check back soon and we will update you!
Looking for your next career challenge? We're always on the lookout for talent to join us.
Responsibilities:
Tea, coffee, onboarding, support and running!
Favourite saying:
"It could always be worse!"
Dislikes:
Milk last in tea (Frowned upon)
Responsibilities:
Customer support, tea, coffee
Favourite saying:
"I don't think I'm like that to be honest"
Dislikes:
Hot food!
We have fun too!
Sometimes, you just have to let your hair down. From go karting, to shooting a TV advert, we never shy away from the fun stuff!
Supporting Global's charity Make Some Noise with Heart Radio Kent
Scripted, shot, produced and delivered by the WhosOff team
We're not adverse to sending out some chocolates during the festive period
Located in the heart of Canterbury, Kent with great views across the city
HR and HCM Category, award presented by Gyles Brandreth
UK Finalists for the Orange National Business Awards
Awards and accolades
Over the years, we have collected a number of awards, accolades, certifications, and more.
Without going into detail about each award we have won, below is the current certifications & standards WhosOff operates under.
