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Having a Productive Summer While Your Team Is Out of the Office

Having a Productive Summer While Your Team Is Out of the Office

Update: 2023-05-30
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Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. It’s also the unofficial start of summer vacation season, when your team starts jockeying to take time off. But what happens to your big project when your manager, and co-workers, are out of the office? We hear how some companies are trying to tackle the issue by offering more flexibility. Then, productivity consultant Julie Morgenstern offers some advice on how to get your work done even when you’d rather be at the beach. Hint: it’s all about embracing your need to take a break and enjoy the sunshine.




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Further Reading:


This Summer, the Boss Is in the Office While Employees Hit the Beach  


Mind Tricks for a Lasting Summer 


Americans Are Vacationing More, but Staying in Work Mode


Is Hybrid Work Killing Remote Summer? Yes, but It Doesn’t Have To. 


Workplace Report 


Careers Newsletter 


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Having a Productive Summer While Your Team Is Out of the Office

Having a Productive Summer While Your Team Is Out of the Office

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