August is peak holiday season and often a time for well-deserved time off for your team. But as summer winds down, and the prospect of returning to work looms, both employees and employers can find this transition challenging. However, with the right mindset and approach in place, easing back into work doesn’t have to be daunting. Let’s explore how you can make the return to work stress-free!
Planning ahead
Planning ahead is super important to ensure a smooth return to work for everyone and avoid any last-minute surprises. By planning ahead, teams are empowered to allocate resources and manage workloads efficiently.
With Timetastic’s super-simple staff leave planner, you’ll have access to a centralised record of time off and team availability, so that you can better plan for the post-holiday season. By having a clear view of staff schedules, managers can plan workloads and make sure there are no unexpected gaps in the team.
Clear communication
As team members gradually return to work, it can be confusing to keep track of who’s in and who’s not. So, it’s important to communicate clearly staff schedules and provide updates on any changes in availability. This helps to set realistic expectations and avoid miscommunication.
With Timetastic, managers receive instant updates on leave requests and approvals, making sure everyone is informed so that tasks can be managed efficiently. Staff will also receive email digests either daily or weekly, notifying them who's off on that day or that week. This helps to ensure smooth collaboration and make sure any important work is handed over.
Prioritise tasks
Prioritising tasks is key to good time management and making sure that the most important and urgent tasks are completed first. By organising tasks based on their level of importance and deadlines, individuals can focus their efforts on what truly matters. This also prevents the feeling of being overwhelmed by a long list of tasks and helps in making clear decisions about where to allocate time and resources.
Using Timetastic's personal holiday tracker, each team member can review their annual leave and keep track of remaining time off. This allows staff to strategically plan tasks and make sure they don't overcommit themselves if they have upcoming time off planned. Prioritising tasks that need immediate attention and breaking them down into manageable chunks helps maintain productivity and reduce stress. This approach not only allows employees to make the most of their time but also ensures a positive work life balance.
Review trends and insights
When a manager returns to work after a break, they should take the time to review any trends and analytics from the previous period. This will help you stay ahead of the game for the post-holiday season, making sure you can make informed decisions and strategically plan for upcoming challenges.
With Timetastics insights, you’ll get a clear summary of any absence trends and pending time off requests. You’ll also get access to our burnout board, which highlights where an employee may not have taken time off during the holiday season and may be at risk of burnout.
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