Motherhood is one of the best things you can go through as a person and it is almost inevitable that you will need to take maternity leave to go through the process.
A clear and thoughtful maternity leave email to your colleagues can help them better manage work in your absence.
And in this blog post, we will look at some key considerations and best practices when writing a maternity leave email informing your colleagues along with a sample email template that you can copy and modify based on your needs.
Subject: Maternity Leave Starting [Starting Date]
Dear [Recipient's Name],
Hope you are doing well. I am excited to announce that I am going on maternity leave from [Start Date] and I will likely return on [Expected Return Date].
During this period, [Team Member's Name] will be managing my ongoing tasks and communication. If you need any assistance or clarification on tasks in my queue, you can get in touch with them on [Team Member's Phone Number] or [Team Member's Email] during working hours.
Remember, there are some priority projects that need to be given extra attention to like [List of Projects that Need to Be Prioritized].
If there are any urgent matters that need me, please reach out to me on [Your Email] and [Your Phone Number]. I will try my best to respond back promptly.
Thank you for your ongoing support for our team.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
Letting your colleagues know about your upcoming maternity leave will help them manage additional tasks that might arise due to your absence. Giving them ample time to plan, sharing the necessary details around new POC, emergency contact details and more will ensure that operations run smoothly even in your absence.
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Shiva is a subject matter expert in communication, marketing, productivity, and learning systems. He has previously contributed to many blogs and newsletters, including Validated, Mental Models, HackerNoon, and several brands. You can find Shiva onĀ LinkedInĀ or email him at shiva(at)routine.co.