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How to request leave in slack?

Once Slack is connected, you can request leave directly from Slack without opening Wibby.

Steps

  1. Open Slack

    • Go to your Slack workspace
    • Find the Wibby bot or app
  2. Start leave request

    • Type /wibby request or /leave request
    • Or mention @Wibby and type "request leave"
    • Bot will guide you through the process
  3. Select leave type

    • Bot shows available leave types
    • Choose the type of leave you need
    • (e.g., Annual Leave, Sick Leave)
  4. Select dates

    • Choose start date
    • Choose end date (or same day for single day)
    • Bot may show your calendar
  5. Add details (optional)

    • Add reason or notes if needed
    • Attach documentation if required
  6. Submit request

    • Review the request summary
    • Confirm to submit
    • Request is sent to your approver

Alternative methods

Using slash commands

/wibby request
/leave request
/wibby new request

Using bot mentions

@Wibby request leave
@Wibby I need leave

Using buttons

  • Bot may show interactive buttons
  • Click "Request Leave" button
  • Follow the prompts

Request confirmation

After submitting:

  • ✅ You'll receive confirmation in Slack
  • ✅ Your approver is notified
  • ✅ Request appears in Wibby
  • ✅ You can track status in Slack

Checking request status

  • Type /wibby status to see pending requests
  • Bot shows your leave balance
  • Get updates on approval status

Tips

  • Use Slack for quick leave requests
  • Check your leave balance before requesting
  • Bot guides you through each step
  • You can still use Wibby web app if preferred