Summary of "Inform Your Work You'll be Late or Out Sick"
Key Strategies and Tips for Informing Work About Being Late or Out Sick
Notify Early
Inform your supervisor or co-workers as soon as possible when you will be late or absent. This allows them to cover your work if needed.
Use Email Drafts
Prepare a draft email in advance to make notifying others quicker and easier.
Email Composition Steps
When composing your email, consider the following structure:
- Create a new email with a clear subject line describing the message content.
- Start with a polite greeting.
- Apologize for the inconvenience caused by your lateness or absence.
- Clearly state the reason for being late or absent (e.g., missed bus, flat tire, illness).
- Include important details such as:
- Confirmation that you will be late or absent.
- Expected arrival time, if applicable.
- How you plan to make up the missed time.
- Who can cover your responsibilities until you return.
- Close the email respectfully.
Proofread
Keep the message brief, respectful, and free of unnecessary personal details.
Use CC (Carbon Copy)
- Add relevant coworkers or supervisors to the CC field to keep them informed.
- CC recipients receive the email and may be included in future conversations but are not expected to respond.
- Examples of CC use include informing team members, supervisors, or partners depending on the context.
Practice Sending
Add your own email address in the “To” and “CC” fields for practice.
Save Drafts
Store the email in your drafts folder to quickly send it when needed.
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Wellness and Self-Improvement
