The cubicles here at LockNet have been pretty empty the last couple weeks and it looks like the pattern will continue right through to the New Year. How many of you guys are in the office over the holidays? Whether you are out for a few days, a week, or a month there are a few things you’ll want to get wrapped up before coming back to the office in 2013. “Sometimes this depends on your industry or job, but I think all professionals – no matter their role – can use this time of world-wide renewal to do at least a little bit of wrapping up and preparing for the New Year,” says Sara Sutton Fell, CEO and founder of FlexJobs.
Wrapping up 2012
- Close out any outstanding projects
- Complete all end of month/year reports
- Turn in all expense reports
- Set an out-of-office response on your voicemail and/or email
- Coordinate travel plans and contact information
- Update your professional profiles (LinkedIn, resumes)
- List your accomplishments
Preparing for 2013
- Lay out your goals for the new year
- Reinforce your network
- Complete all benefits forms
- Give thanks
- Get organized
- Disconnect
I came across the full version of this article last week (check out How to Prepare for 2013 at Work on Forbes.com) and thought it would be the perfect last post of 2012 for LockBytes. Thank you to all of our new readers, I’m so excited to talk to you every week of 2013! Happy New Year!