With July 4th just around the corner, many of us are gearing up for a well-deserved time away from our desk. While you might be ready to enjoy the fireworks and festivities, it’s important for us to plan ahead to keep your teammates, clients and external partners informed about your vacation. Here are four tips to help you get ready in Slack:
- Use Threadly to notify your channels:
Spin up a quick message with Threadly notifying your clients that you'll be away from your desk over the holiday. Optionally, include a call-to-action (CTA) button with a link to your calendar so they can book time with you upon your return. Learn how Threadly helps with multi-channel sending and CTAs here.
- Update Your Profile Information:
Add an 🇺🇸 to your Slack profile, along with a small message to indicate your planned return date. For example: OOO for July 4th! Will return on July 7.
- Utilize Scheduled Messages:
If you have any important updates or reminders that need to go out during your absence, use Threadly or Slack's scheduled messages feature.
- Set Up a Coverage Plan:
If your clients (or team members) are expecting some form of response or support over the holiday, be sure to setup a coverage plan to support your absence. This can be a team member, an FAQ doc, or a dedicated way for people to reach you in an emergency.
By proactively communicating your out-of-office plans for July 4th, you ensure your clients feel informed and valued, even when you’re not available. Use these tips to manage expectations and maintain excellent client relationships, allowing you to enjoy your holiday with peace of mind.
Happy Independence Day! 🎆
