Hidden Gems in Your Alkimii App 📱
We’re always working behind the scenes to make your experience with Alkimii smoother, smarter, and more transparent. This month, we’re spotlighting some powerful—but easily overlooked—features now available on the Alkimii app. These tools are designed to save time, improve visibility, and make daily work-life just bit easier for employees.
⏱ Clocked vs. Paid Hours: Full Visibility, Fewer Questions
You asked, we listened. You can now view both your clocked hours and paid hours right from the Alkimii app.
No more wondering what you’re getting paid for—see exactly when you clocked in and out, and how that time translates into paid hours.
Why it matters:
âś” Full visibility over your time
âś” Peace of mind at payday
âś” Reduces the need to follow up with payroll
This feature updates in real-time and pulls from your weekly schedule, so you’re always in the loop.
đź“… Know Your Accrual Breakdown
Wondering how your annual leave balance is made up? You can now view a detailed breakdown of your Holiday, Bank Holiday, and Time in Lieu directly in the app.
Whether you're planning a trip or just keeping track, this makes it easy to understand where your leave comes from and how it’s calculated.
Why it matters:
âś” Greater transparency
âś” Makes planning time off easier
âś” Less back and forth with your manager
👉 Learn More → Requesting Leave on Alkimii Mobile
đź—“ Request Leave Smarter
Avoid awkward leave clashes with the new calendar view in your Alkimii app. Now, when you go to request time off, you’ll see colour-coded indicators that show how many people are already on leave:
- 🔴 Red – Multiple people off (cover may be limited)
- 🟡 Yellow – One person off
- 🟢 Green – Your leave is already approved
Why it matters:
âś” Helps you plan smarter
âś” Improves team coordination
âś” Reduces the chances of leave being declined
Take control of your leave planning—all within the app.
👥 See Who’s On—Right From Your Roster
Curious who you're working with this week? With the Read-Only Roster feature on mobile, you can now see who else is scheduled in your department each day.
This makes it easier to prepare for shifts, coordinate with colleagues, and avoid surprises.
Why it matters:
âś” Stay informed and organised
âś” Coordinate better with your team
âś” Plan car shares, cover swaps, and more
👉 Learn More → How to view the roster on mobile?
🔔 Shift Change? You’ll Be the First to Know
When your shift changes, you’ll now get an automatic notification sent straight to your phone. Just tap the alert to go directly to your My Schedule page to review the update.
This feature keeps everyone in sync effortlessly.
Why it matters:
âś” Instant updates when your shift changes
âś” Helps you plan around your schedule
âś” Saves time and confusion for you and your manager
đź“Ś Note: This applies to published rosters only.
⏰ Clocking Notifications—Stay Compliant, Stay Accurate
We’ve added a new Break Notification feature to help you stay on top of your time records.
If you're due (or overdue) for a break based on your site’s rules, the app will send a gentle reminder to clock your break when you do take it.
This isn't a prompt to stop working immediately—it’s simply there to help ensure your clocking stays accurate when you're finally able to step away.
Why it matters:
âś” Helps you stay compliant with break policies
âś” Reduces missed or late break clock-ins
âś” Supports more accurate scheduling
🔧 This feature follows your site's specific break settings and is enabled by default. You can manage your preferences in the People > Notifications section of the app.
Important to note:
These features may vary depending on your site's setup—if you’re not seeing something, your manager or our support team can help!