Covering for an Employee on Leave in a Hybrid/Remote Workplace
21mBeginner2022-09-27
Authors

Chris Taylor
Career coach helping people get noticed and get hired
Course details
There are a host of different life events that can necessitate employees hitting the pause button at work. When the work still needs to get done, what are the best options to effectively cover for an absent employee without burning out yourself or your team? In this course, career development expert Chris Taylor lays out a simple approach that can significantly reduce the stress of leave coverage. Chris shows you how to create a unique and comprehensive plan based on the scope of the work to be covered and the time frame for which coverage is needed. He will also explain the best ways to strategize, prioritize, and then delegate after hiring a temporary worker or solidifying coverage from one or several others. Watch as he shares key tips and tools to help keep things on track throughout an employee absence, including best practices for successful communication, how to encourage an organized and productive work environment, and steps to take to ensure a smooth handoff of work after a leave ends.
Skills covered
Management SkillsTime ManagementProfessional DevelopmentLeadership and ManagementOne-Off
Concepts
Introduction
- Covering work during a leave of absence
Put the Plan in Place
- Evaluate scope and timeline of coverage needed
- Categorize and prioritize work tasks
- Decide how to delegate the work
- Set deadlines and expectations
- Have a communication plan
- The most useful tools that keep work organized
- Transitioning work back to another after a leave