As the cooler fall weather starts to set in and Thanksgiving approaches, many of us start thinking about holidays and spending time with family
To prepare for the upcoming holiday season, there are a few things you should do to ensure your business is running smoothly well into the new year.
- Clearly communicate upcoming holidays and closures. Make sure all employees know when they will be expected to work during the holidays and when they will have time off: whether they are exempt or non-exempt.
- Request that employees put in their time-off requests early. This will help management to anticipate staffing needs well in advance.
- Delegate responsibilities and update work assignments as needed. Often during the holidays, employees use their vacation time to extend personal time off. When someone is out of the office, there should be a clear understanding of cross-delegation. Defining responsibilities and clearly communicating will help ensure a productive holiday season.
- Be proactive about completing projects and planning for the new year. Consider if there are things that can be done now to get a head start.
As the countdown to the holidays begins, take some time to get organized and communicate with your staff about expectations. Doing the work of pre-holiday planning now can help ensure things go smoothly during the exciting and exhausting holiday season.
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