Standard PTO Request
Clear, professional email to a manager requesting time off.
📋 Template
Subject: PTO Request: [Your Name] - [Dates requested] Hi [Manager Name], I would like to request time off from [Start Date] through [End Date]. I will return to work on [Return Date]. During my absence, [Colleague Name] has agreed to cover my urgent requests. I will make sure all my current projects, specifically [Project Name], are updated and handed off before I leave. I've already drafted my Out of Office auto-responder directing all inquiries to [Colleague Name]. Please let me know if this time off is approved so I can finalize my plans. Thanks, [Your Name]
💡 Pro Tip
Always secure coverage from a colleague *before* sending this email to your manager. It makes approving the request a no-brainer for them.
📌 When to Use This Template
Employees, Corporate Jobs
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