AI-Powered
Softworks AI-powered Absence Predictor helps you predict and prevent unexpected employee absences before they happen.

- Predict & prevent no-shows before they happen
- Use historical data to forecast potential absences
- Improve the reliability of your schedules
- Increase operational efficiency
- Reduce last-minute gap filling
- Decrease overtime costs
Workforce Planning Just Got Smarter
Predict and Prevent Unexpected Absences with AI
Softworks AI-powered Absence Predictor is a powerful tool that helps you predict absences before they happen so you can proactively manage your workforce and reduce operational disruptions.
Here’s what makes it great:
Benefits of AI-powered Absence Prediction
Prevent Scheduling Disruptions
Predict no-shows before they happen and take preemptive action to ensure critical roles are covered.


Increase Operational Efficiency
With proactive insights, managers can optimise scheduling, reduce last-minute gap filling, and ensure teams stay productive.
Reduce Labour Costs
Avoid last-minute overtime and expensive temporary staff caused by unexpected absences.


Boost Employee Productivity and Morale
Reduce stress on teams and enhance retention by preventing unexpected workload spikes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AI-powered absence prediction and how does it work?
AI-powered absence prediction uses machine learning to analyse patterns in historical attendance data, helping forecast when employees are likely to be absent.
What are the benefits of predicting employee absences with AI?
It helps reduce last-minute disruptions, improves scheduling accuracy, boosts productivity, and lowers costs related to understaffing or overstaffing.
How can AI absence prediction improve workforce scheduling?
By forecasting absences in advance, managers can proactively adjust shift plans, ensuring the right people are in place at the right time.
Can AI help reduce last-minute absenteeism and understaffing issues?
Yes. Early predictions allow teams to plan ahead, minimising last-minute gaps and maintaining smooth operations.
What industries benefit most from AI-based absence prediction?
Industries with shift-based workforces—like healthcare, retail, logistics, and manufacturing—see the biggest impact from predictive scheduling.
Is AI absence prediction accurate and reliable for workforce planning?
With quality data and the right model, AI can be highly accurate. It’s a valuable tool to support, not replace, human decision-making.
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