I do that for most cases. Occasionally I’ll change it to “I’m out of the country and will not have phone or email access.”
4.) Bienvenue chez John Doe Solutions. En raison d'un événement en interne, notre secrétaire n’est pas disponible aujourd'hui. Vous êtes le bienvenu à laisser un message. Nous serons de nouveau à votre service lundi. Merci pour votre compréhension.
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It’s really on you to stay up to stuff, manage requests coming in, manage your time and workload. You shouldn’t expect all your coworkers, customers, people you work with to cater to your personal schedule.
But nope, we’ve created a world where “I have a dentist appointment and won’t be in until 10 today” is cause for alarm.
How about warning people of what’s to come? Take a look at an example you can use below.
I’ll return on [date] or after I watch [favorite holiday movie] one too many times (whichever comes first)—and will respond to your message at that time.
Whereas it is fitting that the recurring anniversary of this date should be commemorated with thanksgiving and prayer and exercises designed to perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations; and
'I’m away from my desk at the moment but will respond the moment they give me a desk' (Credit: Getty Images)
It’s a reminder to you that you should be disconnecting, Smith says, whether it’s to recharge during your staycation or to focus on a family emergency. And it can give you peace of mind to know you’ve communicated what’s needed for things to continue running smoothly in your absence.
2.) Benvenuti alla John Doe. L’azienda è in vacanza ma il nostro servizio clienti sarà di nuovo disponibile da Lunedì 04.07.2016. La spedizione degli ordini ricomincerà l’01.11.2016. Nel frattempo siete pregati di inviare le vostre richieste tramite email a: [email protected] o compilando il modulo di contatto. Grazie Mille!
On a serious note… sailing vacations are the best for no access/contact vacations. I heartily endorse them!
Obviously, not every out-of-office is set for a vacation. You also need an out-of-office if you go on an extended business trip or to a conference. But instead of simply telling people you’re at a business event, why not use this opportunity to encourage networking of new business connections?
I have always been flabbergasted by people who include vacation details (especially if they’ll be out of the country) in their OOO messages. I’m not a burglar, nor do I know any. (I hope!) But the people with the message don’t know that!
In case of emergency, you can contact me on my cell phone, where I will answer as soon as possible.
This message is automated because I won’t be in the office until [DATE]. I will get back to you as soon as possible when I’m back at the office.
I had to explain to her that the email was still there, just like a voicemail, they’d get it on their return.
While a holiday is a great chance to disconnect and relax, you have a lot to take care of before taking a break. One of these things is setting up an auto-response system that sends out automated messages to everybody trying to call and message you when you are on leave. A thoughtful out of office message lets people know you cannot respond because you are on a holiday.