1. Stay on top of the holiday rota
2. Factor the break into project plans
3. Check overseas office closures
4. Remember: clients take holidays too
5. Catch up on your filing
6. Don't make jollity compulsory
7. Don't expect post-party productivity
8. Give your staff some leeway
9. Treat them to a bottle of fizz
10. If there's no work, send them home...
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