Out of office email
Here is an example of an out-of-office email:
Subject: Out of Office Notification
Dear [Recipient],
I am currently out of the office and will be unavailable until [Date of Return]. During this time, I will have limited access to emails and phone calls.
If you have an urgent matter that requires attention, please contact [Name of Backup Contact] at [Email Address] or [Phone Number].
For all other inquiries, I will respond to your email as soon as possible upon my return.
Thank you for your understanding and I look forward to connecting with you upon my return.
Best regards, [Your Name]
You can customize this template to fit your needs and company culture. Here are some additional tips to consider:
- Make sure to include the dates you will be out of the office and the name and contact information of your backup contact.
- Consider including a brief message about what you will be doing during your time out of the office, such as a vacation or business trip.
- If you have a team or colleagues who will be covering for you, consider including a message about who they are and how to reach them.
- You may also want to include a message about what kind of responses you will be able to provide upon your return, such as a general response or a more detailed one.
- Keep your message concise and to the point, and avoid including too much unnecessary information.
Here is an example of an out-of-office email with a bit more detail:
Subject: Out of Office Notification
Dear [Recipient],
I am currently out of the office on a business trip and will be unavailable until [Date of Return]. During this time, I will have limited access to emails and phone calls.
If you have an urgent matter that requires attention, please contact [Name of Backup Contact] at [Email Address] or [Phone Number]. They will be able to assist you with any pressing issues.
For all other inquiries, I will respond to your email as soon as possible upon my return. Please note that my responses may be delayed due to the time difference and my limited access to emails.
I will be checking in periodically and responding to emails as needed, but please be patient and allow for a 24-48 hour response time.
Thank you for your understanding and I look forward to connecting with you upon my return.
Best regards, [Your Name]
Remember to set your out-of-office email to automatically send to new emails that come in while you are away, and to set a reminder to turn it off when you return.