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It's end of year so we all know what that means.... More time out of office! Preparing to be out of the office during the holidays involves planning ahead to ensure your work is covered and everything runs smoothly in your absence. 👇 Here are some tips to help you get ready: 👇 📧Set an Out-of-Office Email: Let people know when you’ll be away, provide alternate contacts, and set expectations for your response time and return to the office. Updating your Slack status accordingly with the same detailed message would be a great idea too! 🗣️Notify Your Team: Inform colleagues and stakeholders about your absence and delegate tasks or provide clear instructions. Additionally, in the case of an emergency, be sure to identify someone to handle urgent matters in your absence and ensure important files are accessible. 🔺Prioritize Tasks: Finish or delegate critical work before you leave and update project management tools. Also ensure upcoming deadlines are covered and communicate who will handle them. 📎Finish Admin Tasks: Complete any remaining paperwork or approvals and tidy up your workspace. Leaving a clean and organized workspace is crucial to prevent feeling overwhelmed when you return! 😁Enjoy Your Time Off: Disconnect fully and enjoy a stress-free holiday! 🙌 By preparing in advance, you can ensure that your absence doesn’t disrupt the workflow and that you come back to a well-organized environment. Most importantly, this will help ensure a smooth transition and let you actually enjoy your time off!! ✨ #TimeOffTips #Holidays #OutOfOffice

The holidays were great, but now it’s time to get back into the swing of things. Here are some easy tips to help you ease back into work mode: 1. Start with Small Wins: Tackle simple tasks first to build momentum. 2. Declutter Your Space: A clean workspace means a clearer mind. 3. Plan Your Week: Write down your top priorities to stay on track. 4.Take Breaks: Stay energised by taking short, regular breaks. 5. Stay Positive: Focus on what you’re excited to achieve this year! Getting back to work doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Take it one step at a time. You’ve got this! #BackToWork #PostHolidayFlow #WorkSmart #Harcourts

Getting away for some well-earned rest is a classic post we all see on LinkedIn. But it can be a real struggle to get back into the rhythm of work once you are back from sipping Margaritas in the sunshine. I'll admit I've had more productive weeks than this week... Here are a few things I will look to implement next time to have a more productive post-holiday week... 🎯 Get together a to-do list before I go away. Things may change during the week you go away, but having a list of things ready to go will remind you of what you were working on before leaving and let you hit the ground running. 🎯 Tie up any loose ends. There's nothing worse than being thrown straight into the middle of urgent project work, so make sure you have any big jobs tied off before you travel. This isn't always possible of course, but I will make a concerted effort to make sure I do this before I go away next. 🎯 Book a WFH day for your first day back. This isn't always possible without some flexibility in the workspace, but going from beers on the beach to the office within 24 hours isn't much fun. Ease yourself back into the week with a day working from home, meaning fewer office distractions and an opportunity to get that dreaded holiday clothes wash done.

🌞🌊🌴Holidays are creeping up on us, so in anticipation here's our checklist to get you in the zone for time out of the office: ➡️ Plan ahead: Take a look at your calendar and prioritize your tasks. Complete any pending projects, delegate responsibilities, and set clear expectations with your team. ➡️ Clean up your email inbox and organize files, before leaving, make sure your inbox is as clear as possible. ➡️ Tidy up your workspace: Clearing your desk before you go will get you in the holiday mindset and leave work in work. ➡️ Switch on your out of office: Let everyone know the dates you'll be away and provide an alternative contact person if needed. Most importantly remember, taking time off is essential for your well-being. Completely disconnect from work and enjoy your well deserved holiday.🌞🌊🌴 🩴Now go and buy that sun cream and get your flip flops out. Did we miss anything? Let us know in the comments below. 👇 #planahead #timeoff 📷photo credit Angelo Pantazis

Returning to the office after taking some time off can be challenging, but these helpful tips could make your transition smoother and boost your productivity. These methods are aimed at helping you get back on track effectively. Check it out and make your return after the holidays as seamless as possible.

The holidays are over, and your team is back... or are they? 🤔 Let’s call it what it is: The Post-Holiday Productivity Hangover is REAL. Studies show employees waste 2-3 days just reorienting themselves after time off. Here’s a spicy thought for this #SpicyMonday🌶️🔥: 💥 Your #MSP is losing 3 DAYS of productivity every time your team takes a holiday—and that’s (probably) on YOU. A study by Accountemps found that 44% of professionals experience a productivity dip after vacation, often taking up to 3 days to fully get back on track. So, let’s think about it: 📬 Is your team drowning in email purgatory instead of smashing SLAs? ❓ Are your priorities so fuzzy that reactive work has become the default? ✈️ Are vacations quietly sabotaging your team's momentum instead of fueling it? 🔥 MSPs are built on efficiency, but let’s be real—too many teams spend more time catching up than delivering value after a break. So here’s the question that’ll spark the debate: 👉 Is this a leadership problem, a team issue, or just the way MSPs are wired? What’s YOUR strategy for tackling the post-holiday slump? Let’s hear it! Drop your thoughts below. 👇 -------------------------------------------------- Experiencing the same problems with your team's training? 💡If your team feels lost after time off, Empath has Scheduled Learning and Progress Tracking to help you and your team get back on track--regardless of how many vacations you take. #Empath

Workcation on the horizon? We find it’s always best to try and work a little less than you usually would when you’re on a working holiday. After all, you’ve spent the money and time getting to your destination, so it would be a real shame to live in your work bubble the whole time, not giving yourself a chance to experience it. Consider taking a long weekend, with a Friday or Monday tacked on, or decide to only work in the mornings or afternoons, depending on when you’re most productive. Check out the blog for more tips on organising great working holidays. https://lnkd.in/eJr6_YZV #LSPexpert 🔔 Psst... Don't forget to follow and/or turn on notifications for our page so that you don't miss any of our updates!

The routine for returning back to the office after a holiday break: - Become disoriented on what day it is - Talk about what you did (or didn't do) on holiday break - Think every day is Friday until it actually is Friday - Slowly transition from holiday mode to work mode... with lots of coffee - Start planning your next break #BackToWork #HolidayBreak #SimpleLife

I think we glorify working from home a lot. Mostly the fact that we can work from a beach, an island, or even our cozy beds 😌 We think it's so good because we stay with our family and have everything at our fingertips Sure, you have all the comforts - your favorite mug, the perfect chair, snacks within reach. But after weeks of the same four walls, even these comforts feel confining 🥲 The convenience of rolling out of bed to your desk becomes a curse when you realize you haven't felt fresh air on your face in days 🥹 💣 The reality is that this flexibility has a dark side. You don't have boundaries between weekdays and weekends. You can't just close shop at 8 and say, "I'll handle this tomorrow." Some workdays stretch from 8 am to midnight. Sometimes you even have to take calls on Sunday. Last week, I had a tiny breakdown because I hadn't gone out in a month 🪫 Weekends were taken in by meetings in bed. And falling asleep on my desk. 📌 We forget how much we need human connection. No more water cooler chats or lunch with colleagues. At home, you might find yourself craving simple conversations. ➡️ So when people crave to work from home - I don't think they are just looking for freedom from their cubicles. I think they look for freedom from the monotonous routine. After all, It doesn't matter if you're at home or in an office - feeling stuck is feeling stuck. 📌 What do you think? Have you experienced this too? P.S: Ofc, working from home has its perks, but as a 24-year-old staying home, this is how I recently felt :) #workfromhome #wfh #remotework #socialmeidamanager #smm #manager #stuck

🎄 8 Things to Do the Week Before Christmas to Stay Productive After the Holidays 🎄 1. Declutter Your Workspace Clear your desk, organize files, and clean your digital workspace. A tidy environment makes it easier to get back to work after the holidays. 2. Set January Priorities Write down the key projects or goals you’ll tackle first thing in the new year. This provides direction and prevents feeling overwhelmed. 3. Finalise Open Tasks Wrap up any loose ends on ongoing projects. Completing these before the break ensures you can start fresh in January. 4. Schedule Post-Holiday Meetings Book key check-ins or team meetings for the first week back. Having these on the calendar sets the stage for a productive start. 5. Automate and Prep Use automation tools to schedule emails, reports, or posts that need to go out during the break. This ensures continuity with minimal effort. 6. Document Things to Remember Record important project details, deadlines, and progress updates so you don’t lose momentum. Having everything in one place ensures you can pick up right where you left off. Consultant AI can assist in creating detailed documentation to ensure a smooth restart in January. 7. Set Personal Goals Decide how you’ll use the holiday time to refresh and reset. Whether it’s spending time with family, taking a break, or planning for personal growth, clear goals make the most of the downtime. 8. Send Thank You Notes Take a moment to thank clients, colleagues, and partners for their contributions in 2024. A thoughtful thank-you can strengthen relationships and set a positive tone for 2025. #HolidayProductivity #WorkSmarter #YearEndWrapUp #FinishStrong2024 #MerryChristmas #ChristmasVibes #ProductivityTips #PlanAhead #HappyHolidays #SeasonOfGiving #DecemberVibes #NewYearGoals #2025Ready #BusinessSuccess #WinterWork #WorkLifeBalance #FestiveFocus #CheersTo2025 #MakeItCount