You’re about to take some time away from work, and you’re getting things in order. Whether you are ready to go on a much-needed vacation, are taking an extended weekend, have an upcoming medical ...

And a review of nine kinds of OOO messages highlighted by the New York Times, could help you figure out what kind of OOO message would work best for you and your company. 1. Just give the facts. Based ...

There are many reasons to be away from the office and unable to quickly respond to emails, instant messages, or calls, such as work travel, vacation, medical leave, or holidays. When I worked in law ...

Using an OOO email message can make a huge difference in terms of actually unplugging during a vacation then coming back to the office to hit the ground running. Most of us have a complicated ...

When it comes to preparing for your maternity leave, there are likely a million things on your to-do list, from wrapping up lingering projects to delegating assignments. One item that should be ...

Before you type that out-of-office message, pause for a moment. Because you've been writing them all wrong. You've been oversharing, making promises you can't keep and you've been far too vague. But ...