Deadlines Met, Stories Told
Coordinate editorial leave around publication schedules and deadlines.
$49/mo
Flat monthly pricing from
14 days
Free trial, no card required
15 min
Typical setup time
Bradford Factor
Built-in absence scoring
Common challenges
Leave and absence problems that come up again and again in publishing & media.
Publication Deadlines
Print and digital deadlines are fixed.
Editorial Coverage
Beats need consistent coverage.
Event Coverage
Breaking news and events require availability.
Seasonal Publishing
Special editions require full staffing.
How Redstone HR helps
What Redstone HR does to take the friction out of time off.
Editorial Calendar View
See which editors and writers are off around publication dates.
Coverage Warnings
Editors are warned when a request would leave a desk short.
Rotas
Plan basic rotas for weekend and late desks.
Calendar Sync
Approved leave syncs to Google Calendar or Outlook.
Typical use cases
Everyday situations and how teams handle them in Redstone HR.
Special Edition
Scenario: Key writers request leave during the annual review issue.
Solution: The editor sees the requests with coverage warnings well in advance and agrees dates before approving.
Outcome: The special edition is fully staffed.
Compliance context
Rules worth knowing. Redstone HR policies can be configured to match them, but you remain responsible for compliance.
Press Freedom
Editorial independence is paramount.
Why it matters: Leave policies must support journalism mission.
Frequently asked questions
Can you integrate with editorial calendars or our CMS?
No. Redstone does not connect to CMS or editorial tools. Approved leave syncs to Google Calendar and Outlook.
Can we see absence trends?
Yes. Reports and Bradford Factor scores show absence by team.