5 Things Bosses Need to Do Before Employees Go on Tet Holiday

Tet is a long holiday, and no one knows what problems might arise during it. A good manager needs to know how to "use people" when necessary, who will handle problems and how to contact them.

Therefore, managers should do the following before employees go on Tet holiday:

1. Update employee contact information.

Ask your employees to update their contact information. You need their personal phone numbers and email addresses in case of emergencies.

2. Current work progress report

Require your subordinates to report on their work progress; you need to be aware of the current progress of the project and have an overview of the project. If employees haven't completed the work they need to do before Tet (Lunar New Year), give them more time to finish it before their break.

3. Know who can handle the work during Tet.

Before employees go on holiday, review their workload and ask if they can handle any work during the Lunar New Year holiday from home. Some employees will volunteer and be willing to address work-related issues while they are on holiday, but others may not. This will help you know who to contact and when to resolve any work-related problems that arise during the holiday.

4. Transferring the work of some employees.

After identifying who isn't fully available to work during the Lunar New Year holiday and who can volunteer, transfer some of the work from those who aren't available to those who are. Ensure that important projects are handled in case any issues or problems arise during the holiday.

5. Ask staff to clean their seats.

A tidy and clean workspace will help employees feel more energized when they return to work. Nothing is worse than arriving at the office on a new year with a pile of clutter on your desk. Additionally, require employees to tidy up their workspaces before leaving to ensure important documents are safely stored and protected from loss.