Below you will find pages that utilize the taxonomy term “best practices”
February 9, 2024
Templating Your Autoresponder
We do not receive a lot of feature requests but, when we do, they tend to be great ideas. The feature we are going to be talking about was not suggested once, but twice (thank you Tanesha and Sander!): the ability to template the autoresponder message, which means providing you with the ability of using variables in your autoresponder that will be replaced at the moment of turning it on. This is better understood with a generic example:
November 6, 2023
Integrating Auto Out-of-Office Responses with Your Workflow
In today’s fast-paced work environment, managing communication efficiently is crucial for maintaining productivity. One often overlooked tool for achieving this is the auto out-of-office response. While commonly used for indicating absence due to vacations or personal days, auto out-of-office responses can be a powerful component of your daily workflow. Here’s how.
Setting Expectations Clear and informative out-of-office messages do more than just inform others of your absence; they manage expectations. Whether you’re in a meeting for the next two hours or focusing on a project for the day, an appropriate message can set clear boundaries and let others know when they can expect a response.
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.