Perhaps a simple adjustment to the leave application process might ameliorate the problem of leave-jamming (or at least, leave-stats-jamming).
Consider the following: once the applicant has completed his leave application, he sends it directly to PSF. PSF record the application on SAMA and then send it to the applicant's supervisor for approval or rejection.
This procedure would relieve the applicant from any pressure to change his dates before submitting his application, prevent supervisors from blocking applications unnecessarily and provide the Service with accurate leave statistics.
Granted, it would make the leave application process slightly more wearisome, but hopefully to a positive end.
Last edited by Scud-U-Like; 13th May 2002 at 10:37.