Who can I give my notice in to?

katie_saver

Does it have to be my manager? Can it be the manager above my manager (if my manager is away for example)?

Thanks.

KiKi

Yes, if your manager's away, you'd usually give it to the next manager up. If there's no-one else, and depending on your organisation, HR may also be a possibility. But that rather depends on how your company's set up.

HTH
KiKi

katie_saver

Thanks KiKi. If I were to have to give my notice in, my managers' manager will be working from home that day - could I phone her and follow it up with an email? The reason I ask is because I would like to start at my new job (if I get it!!!) as soona s possible and I'm on a months notice, every day will count.
Or does this depend on my company?

KiKi

katie_saver wrote: »

Thanks KiKi. If I were to have to give my notice in, my managers' manager will be working from home that day - could I phone her and follow it up with an email? The reason I ask is because I would like to start at my new job (if I get it!!!) as soona s possible and I'm on a months notice, every day will count.
Or does this depend on my company?

Hello - yes, always put it in writing. I would also have a letter ready to give to them as soon as they are in the office which confirms the email. Eg, "I am writing to confirm my resignation email dated xx/xx/xxxx. As agreed in our conversation on xx/xx/xxxx, my last day of work will be... I am sorry to be leaving, but wish the department all the best, blah blah blah"

Ie, the letter should confirm that your resignation was on the email date, not on the date they get the letter.

HTH
KiKi

p.s. If I were you, I wouldn't copy your manager in, but get a meeting with them on the day they return to tell them in person. You *could* copy them in, but they might feel a bit put out at being told in a confirmation email rather than hearing it from you.

katie_saver

Great advice. Thank you again Kiki.
Let's hope I get offered the job tomorrow! :-)