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Real-Life Vacation Prep
Local business leader dishes out top tips to help your business grow and thrive .
Vacations are highly anticipated and well-deserved for full-time employees and employers alike . With our emails at our fingertips and work often following us home via our smartphones , disconnecting and relaxing while on vacation can be challenging . There are some steps you can take in advance to help you enjoy a stress-free , work-free trip . Brittney Jones- Dabney , Marketing and Communications Manager with the Montgomery Regional Airport , shared her top 10 things to know before you go on vacation .
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Share Your Plans : Clearly communicate your plans and your availability / reachability during your vacation in case any unforeseen issues arise . Make sure everyone knows what you plan to handle before you leave , what needs to be managed while you are away , and what you plan to handle on your return .
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MAKE A PLAN :
Delegate & Cross-train :
Provide procedures or instructions to ensure the people responsible for covering specific tasks are equipped to manage them . You may need to train them , so make sure you give them enough notice prior to your absence .
Address Any Urgent Tasks Before Departure :
All time-sensitive tasks and important deadlines need to be addressed beforehand . Don ’ t leave your coworkers or clients scrambling to complete a task that was your responsibility to handle .
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ABOUT THAT INBOX :
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Set Your Out-of-Office Message : Go into your email settings and set up your out-of-office message . If someone will be monitoring your email or responding on your behalf , make sure you include in your out-of-office message to contact that person if there are urgent requests or issues .
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Forward Your Emails : If you have heavy email traffic that needs to be frequently monitored , designate someone in your office to receive your forwarded emails . You can filter what is forwarded to which person , so your coworkers ’ inboxes aren ’ t bombarded with non-urgent emails .
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Clear Your Voicemail Box :
Empty your voicemail box so anyone trying to reach you for work can leave you a detailed message .
QUALITY TIME :
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Disconnect : You can ’ t get your mind off work if it ’ s constantly at your fingertips . Take a break from checking your work emails and texts , and if you must , set a designated time once a day to catch up .
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Schedule Relaxing Activities : Schedule some downtime during your trip to unwind by the pool , relax outdoors or make a spa appointment .
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Plan a Recovery Day : Setting aside a day to recover before returning to the office can help you start back on a positive , refreshed foot .
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Ease Back In : Clean your workspace before you leave to help you ease back in upon return . Try to avoid stressful tasks on your first day back .
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