June 5, 2023

Interesting Facts About Bank Holidays in Europe

Bank holidays, known as public holidays in many regions, are a notable feature of every country’s calendar. They offer a time for commemoration, celebration, or simply a break from the usual bustle of everyday life. In Europe, the spectrum of bank holidays reflects not only shared international observances but also the rich diversity and cultural heritage unique to each nation. The variation of these holidays can be intriguing as they weave stories of historical events, religious beliefs, and socio-political milestones.

May 20, 2023

Unconventional Uses of the Email Autoresponder

We’re all familiar with the ubiquitous out-of-office message, an automatic response that lets people know we’re currently unavailable to answer emails. However, the functionality of email autoresponders extends far beyond the confines of vacation alerts. 1. Blocking focus time Some key duties at work require investing long hours during which we might not be fully responsive to email. Some examples are: performance management weeks, yearly planning events, attending a work offsite, … It is a good idea to enable the email autoresponder in these cases to flag your longer than expected reaction time.

May 5, 2023

Unraveling Time: Fascinating Anecdotes of Different Calendar Systems

Dive into the captivating world of timekeeping with these lesser-known anecdotes about the history of calendar systems from various cultures. Introduction Time has been an essential aspect of human life since the dawn of civilization. The invention of calendars to keep track of days, months, and years has been vital in shaping the course of history. In this blog post, we’ll unravel fascinating anecdotes about different calendar systems that have been used across various cultures, illustrating the rich diversity in human attempts to understand and manage time.

April 20, 2023

Domain Wide Google Workspace Add-on Installation

One of the great features of Google Workspace is the ability to install and manage apps for your entire domain. In this blog post, we will explain the steps required to install a Google Workspace app for the whole domain and why it is a good thing to do. Sign in to your Google Workspace Admin Console To install a Google Workspace app for your entire domain, you will need to sign in to your Google Workspace Admin Console.

April 3, 2023

6 Productive Ways to Use Google Calendar

Google Calendar is a powerful tool that can help you manage your time and stay organized. Here are five ways you can use it to be more productive: Schedule Your Day One of the most basic ways to use Google Calendar is to schedule your day. Block out time for your work, meetings, exercise, and other activities. This will help you stay on track and make sure you have enough time for everything you need to do.

March 16, 2023

How Auto OOO came to be

Many times we have had to deal with emails that go like: Hey! I sent you an email two days ago and I still haven’t heard from you. I need your input ASAP!!! Can I give you a call? Regards, Sometimes followed a few hours later by others like: Ms. Tane, I find your lack of response disrespectful and you are putting the project at risk. We should be re-evaluating our current engagement model and consider if our collaboration continues to make sense for both parties.

March 3, 2023

Writing good Out Of Office messages

Crafting an effective out-of-office message is important to ensure that the person who is trying to contact you knows that you are unavailable and when you will be able to respond. Here are some tips on how to create an effective out-of-office message: Start with a friendly greeting: Start your message with a friendly greeting such as “Hello” or “Hi” to make it more personable. Let them know you’re out of the office: Be clear about when you will be unavailable and when you will be back in the office.