Figure Out How Long They’ll Be Gone

The first step is to find out how long your employee will be gone. This will help you determine how best to cover their duties while they’re away. If they’re only going to be gone for a couple of weeks, then you may be able to rearrange things so that other employees can pick up the slack. However, if they’re going to be gone for an extended period of time, then you may need to hire a temporary replacement.

 

Determine What Duties Need to Be Covered

Once you know how long your employee will be gone, you need to determine which of their duties need to be covered in their absence. This will help you decide who needs to pick up the slack and how best to redistribute their workload. You may also want to consider whether there are any tasks that can be put on hold until they return.

Make a Plan and Communicate with Your Team

Once you’ve figured out how you’re going to cover your employee’s duties while they’re away, it’s time to make a plan and communicate it to your team. Let everyone know who is going to be taking on what responsibilities and when things need to be done by. It’s also important to set up a system for communication so that everyone knows who to go to with questions or concerns.

Preparing your business for an employee’s FMLA leave or sabbatical does not have to be complicated or time-consuming. By figuring out how long they’ll be gone, determining which duties need to be covered, and planning with clear lines of communication, you can keep your business running smoothly until your employee returns.