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

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. Send us your stories about work and careers! Email aswework@wsj.com, or leave us a voicemail at 212-416-2394. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This episode is 16:52 long.

This episode was published on May 30, 2023.

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