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Prepping for vacation time? Here's a holiday handover email template to use with your project stakeholders. ✉️✉️✉️ Hello [name] I thought I’d remind you that I’m out of the office from [date] to [date]. I can assure that I’ve handed off the important topics to [colleague] who is available to help you during this time. You can reach him/her on [contact details] if you need to get in touch while I’m away. If it’s not urgent, feel free to email me and I’ll respond to your message on my return. Kind regards [your name] ✉️✉️✉️ If you want, you can include a statement about the latest progress, what next steps are, what they can be doing while you are off, or something like that. Personalise as much as you can, especially if you are out of the office for more than a week. Giving a last-minute-before-you-leave update is going to reduce the emails you get on your return because they (hopefully) won’t be chasing for routine status reports. Get more tips for leaving the office the stress-free way: https://lnkd.in/gXj-rbq

Think about the last time you took a vacation. While you were supposed to be relaxing, were you: 1. worrying about work? 2. or did you totally unplug, knowing that things are being handled? I've created a simple checklist for those in the number 1 category. It will help you prep your assistant for your time off, so you can truly rest and recharge. The checklist covers: - Important tasks and deadlines - Emergency contacts - Decision-making guidelines - Communication expectations You've worked hard to build your business. Now, let it work for you by allowing you to travel. Comment "VACAY" below, and I'll share my Out-of-Office prep guide with you!

Does the old "out-of-office" template need a revamp? #HolidayMode #LinkedInNewsUK It's not the "out-of-office" template/message that needs to be revamped. We are the ones that need to be revamped and restart being on vacations to rest and not to find different ways to stay connected, get stressed, make plans, follow chronograms, etc... while in vacations! Let's get back to basics and rest, while in vacations! Resuming: let me rest, ok?! 😅

Taking some much-deserved time off soon? Before you can officially relax and recharge away from the office, it is important to communicate clearly, consistently, and thoroughly ahead of time with clients. 💬 To ensure a smooth return to the office, be sure to do the following before vacation: ✔️ Let your network know the days you’ll be out of the office ✔️ Offer a point of contact and set up automatic replies ✔️ Knock out as much work as possible beforehand Now enjoy some much-needed time away from the office. ✈️ ☀️ Need more business tips or third-party processing support? ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q02y2DYd0

Management Tip of the Day (Harvard Business Review) Today's Tip: Making the Most of a Working Vacation Working during vacation is never fun, but when you have critical responsibilities, it’s sometimes necessary. The key to completing your tasks while still getting some refreshing time off is establishing and maintaining your boundaries. Here’s how to have a positive working vacation. First, communicate, communicate, communicate. Even if you plan to work during some of your time away, you can take tremendous pressure off of yourself by letting people know that you’re out of the office. Instead of trying to stay available for meetings through dinner reservations, transit plans, and scheduled activities, determine in advance when and where you’ll have consistent internet access—and set clear expectations about when you’ll be available. And resist the urge to open messages that aren’t related to your urgent, must-do items. To have space in your schedule to relax, you need to do less than you would if you were in the office. It’s tempting to answer a random question, help someone out, or otherwise participate in non-urgent work items, but on days where you’re not working the full day, have a designated person who can field requests and messages and contact you if there’s a true emergency. This tip is adapted from “Make the Most of Your Vacation When You Can’t Fully Unplug,” by Elizabeth Grace Saunders

Management Tip of the Day (Harvard Business Review) Today's Tip: Making the Most of a Working Vacation Working during vacation is never fun, but when you have critical responsibilities, it’s sometimes necessary. The key to completing your tasks while still getting some refreshing time off is establishing and maintaining your boundaries. Here’s how to have a positive working vacation. First, communicate, communicate, communicate. Even if you plan to work during some of your time away, you can take tremendous pressure off of yourself by letting people know that you’re out of the office. Instead of trying to stay available for meetings through dinner reservations, transit plans, and scheduled activities, determine in advance when and where you’ll have consistent internet access—and set clear expectations about when you’ll be available. And resist the urge to open messages that aren’t related to your urgent, must-do items.To have space in your schedule to relax, you need to do less than you would if you were in the office. It’s tempting to answer a random question, help someone out, or otherwise participate in non-urgent work items, but on days where you’re not working the full day, have a designated person who can field requests and messages and contact you if there’s a true emergency. This tip is adapted from “Make the Most of Your Vacation When You Can’t Fully Unplug,” by Elizabeth Grace Saunders

Management Tip of the Day (Harvard Business Review) Today's Tip: Making the Most of a Working Vacation Working during vacation is never fun, but when you have critical responsibilities, it’s sometimes necessary. The key to completing your tasks while still getting some refreshing time off is establishing and maintaining your boundaries. Here’s how to have a positive working vacation.   First, communicate, communicate, communicate. Even if you plan to work during some of your time away, you can take tremendous pressure off of yourself by letting people know that you’re out of the office. Instead of trying to stay available for meetings through dinner reservations, transit plans, and scheduled activities, determine in advance when and where you’ll have consistent internet access—and set clear expectations about when you’ll be available.     And resist the urge to open messages that aren’t related to your urgent, must-do items. To have space in your schedule to relax, you need to do less than you would if you were in the office. It’s tempting to answer a random question, help someone out, or otherwise participate in non-urgent work items, but on days where you’re not working the full day, have a designated person who can field requests and messages and contact you if there’s a true emergency. This tip is adapted from “Make the Most of Your Vacation When You Can’t Fully Unplug,” by Elizabeth Grace Saunders

Does the old "out-of-office" template need a revamp? #HolidayMode #LinkedInNewsUK 🛫🌴 #HolidayMode: Crafting the Perfect Out-of-Office Message The vacation season is in full swing, and it's the perfect time to discuss our out-of-office messages. More and more professionals are getting creative, trading formal responses for those filled with emojis and a hint of mystery. 🔸 Why a Well-Crafted Out-of-Office Message Matters: A well-crafted out-of-office message keeps your colleagues and professional contacts informed about your availability. It shows your attention to detail and organizational skills. Adding a personal touch can make your absence feel a bit more engaging and less frustrating for those trying to reach you. 🔸 My Theoretical Approach to an Out-of-Office Message: While I haven't taken a vacation recently, here's how I would craft my out-of-office message. I would aim for a tone that balances professionalism with a hint of mystery. For example: "Greetings, I am currently away on a secret adventure, recharging my energies in an undisclosed location. I will return on [date]. For urgent matters, please contact [contact name]. Until then, stay curious! 🌞✈️ 🔸 Key Elements to Include: Dates of Absence: Clearly state when you'll be back. Contact Person: Mention someone who can be reached for urgent matters. Personal Touch: Add emojis or a small anecdote to humanize your message. Happy holidays to all! 🏖️

Prepping for vacation time? Here's a holiday handover email template to use with your project stakeholders. ✉️✉️✉️ Hello [name] I thought I’d remind you that I’m out of the office from [date] to [date]. I can assure that I’ve handed off the important topics to [colleague] who is available to help you during this time. You can reach him/her on [contact details] if you need to get in touch while I’m away. If it’s not urgent, feel free to email me and I’ll respond to your message on my return. Kind regards [your name] ✉️✉️✉️ If you want, you can include a statement about the latest progress, what next steps are, what they can be doing while you are off, or something like that. Personalise as much as you can, especially if you are out of the office for more than a week. Giving a last-minute-before-you-leave update is going to reduce the emails you get on your return because they (hopefully) won’t be chasing for routine status reports.

📣 Blog Update! VAST C-Suite has posted a new article, "How to Plan for Taking Time Off as an Executive Assistant". First, and most importantly, we as admin professionals deserve down time just as much as everyone else. However, we often do ourselves a disservice by NOT taking time off. I encourage everyone to take time away from the office. 😎 And, when you do, here are some helpful suggestions to ensure you have a stress-free vacation without worrying about what is happening back at the office! https://lnkd.in/e8pcVUDg