Calamari – Smart HR and Attendance Management

Calamari is a cloud-based HR management solution designed to simplify how organizations handle leave requests, attendance tracking, and employee data. Built for flexibility, it replaces messy spreadsheets and manual workflows with a modern, intuitive interface accessible from desktop and mobile. Calamari’s modular structure lets companies choose only what they need—whether it’s automated time-off tracking, detailed attendance logs, or full HR records management.

The system seamlessly integrates with Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, and other popular tools, making daily HR operations frictionless. With options like geolocation, QR code clock-ins, and iBeacon tracking, it’s suitable for both office and remote teams. Calamari caters to startups and mid-sized businesses seeking accuracy, automation, and transparency in workforce management, while remaining affordable and easy to implement.

Key Features

• Leave Management
  Automates vacation and absence requests, approvals, and balance tracking. Supports multiple leave types (vacation, sick leave, remote day, etc.) with country-specific calendars and policies. Employees and managers get instant visibility into who’s off and when.

• Time & Attendance Tracking
  Offers multiple ways to record work hours—via web, mobile app, Slack commands, QR codes, or iBeacons. Perfect for hybrid or remote teams, ensuring accurate time logs without manual entry.

• Employee Database (Core HR)
  Centralized storage for employee records, roles, contracts, and documents. Customizable fields and permission settings ensure security and compliance while keeping data easily searchable.

• Performance Review (Beta)
  Includes 90°, 180°, 270°, and 360° feedback options, with self-assessment templates and review summaries. Enables structured employee evaluations and fosters a culture of transparent feedback.

• Integrations & API
  Connects seamlessly with Google Workspace, Slack, Microsoft Teams, and other platforms. The open REST API allows synchronization with payroll systems, CRM tools, and third-party apps.

• Mobile Access & Geolocation
  Employees can check in/out using GPS, NFC, or QR code scanning—ideal for distributed or field-based teams. Location validation ensures trustworthy attendance data.

Use Case Highlights

• For Remote Teams
  Simplifies distributed work by allowing employees to log hours and request leave from anywhere. Managers can monitor attendance in real time through dashboards.

• For Multi-Location Companies
  Handles country-specific leave laws, holidays, and policies, ensuring compliance across regions. Perfect for international teams with diverse schedules.

• For Educational or Nonprofit Organizations
  Provides transparent time-off and attendance management at a budget-friendly price. Custom leave policies and volunteer hour tracking make it ideal for NGOs and universities.

• For Agencies and Tech Startups
  Reduces administrative load by automating approvals and syncing with Slack or Teams. Boosts productivity and ensures accurate billing or time-based reporting.

Benefits

Calamari delivers measurable time savings by eliminating manual HR processes and improving data accuracy. Teams experience fewer approval bottlenecks and better scheduling visibility. Managers can instantly see who’s working, who’s off, and who’s late, all in one dashboard.

The modular pricing ensures businesses pay only for what they use, and setup is quick—most teams fully onboard within a week. Automatic reports, real-time notifications, and smart reminders improve overall accountability and compliance.

With integrations and mobile flexibility, Calamari bridges traditional HR tasks with modern collaboration platforms, empowering both HR teams and employees to focus on meaningful work instead of paperwork.

User Experience

Calamari’s design is clean, responsive, and built for clarity. The web dashboard gives HR professionals and team leads intuitive control over requests, balances, and reports. Employees can easily view their leave status, submit requests, or clock in with just one tap.

Users highlight its ease of adoption and strong customer support—implementation typically requires minimal training. The mobile app, while functional, continues to evolve with new updates improving offline stability and tracking reliability.

Calamari feels lightweight but powerful: it integrates effortlessly with existing workflows, replaces outdated HR systems, and brings structure to the chaos of attendance and leave management. The result is a smoother, more transparent workplace rhythm—where every hour, absence, and approval is clear, connected, and under control.