During your maternity leave, it can’t be avoided that there will be people, customers, employers, or co-workers that will contact you. Make sure to record a voice message on your voicemail. Here are some sample messages you can use: You’ve reached the voicemail of Rita Seeker. I’m ...
I will be away on maternity leave from [departure date] to [return date]. I’ll be checking email periodically during that time, but if your request is urgent, feel free to reach out to [name of colleague] at [colleague’s contact information]. Otherwise, I’ll respond to your email ...
Out of office message for maternity/paternity leave Thank you for your message! I am currently on (maternity/paternity) leave, enjoying quality time with the newest addition to my family! I will be back to assist you on (date). Until then, you can contact (name of coworker or supervisor...
When you’re out of the office for a few hours and don’t want to leave anyone hanging, a short-term out-of-office message lets the recipient know you’ll be back in a few hours. You can even provide a contact for them to reach out to if it’s an urgent matter. Free For The ...
These kinds of notes can be great conversation starters, as people back at the office ask you about the conference or your vacation and get to know you as a well-rounded human, rather than merely a coworker. Offer a Resource Another option is to share a resource that will speak to...
This one’s optional, but if you’re a manager and want to keep your finger on the pulse, you can add your phone number so people can use it to get urgent assistance. Add information about when your coworker might call you to ensure they don’t abuse this possibility. ...