Holidays and How to Plan Your Schedule Around Them

Holidays and How to Plan Your Schedule Around Them

Dealing with holidays can be a challenge for project managers as it can impact productivity, cause missed deadlines, and confusion. Clear communication with the team is essential to efficiently plan work schedules and identify core no-holiday dates if necessary. Strategically coordinating task coverage and using automation can help understand resources better. It's important to remember that taking time off is key to a healthy work-life balance.

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