How to write a client handover email


Hello Reader,

Lots of people seem to be job hunting at the moment, or even simply moving around within the organisation because it’s that end of year sorting out time. If you or a colleague are leaving a role and thinking about how to manage transferring your client work to someone else, this is for you.

It’s really important to do a smooth handover process, and there’s an email template in this article you can use to tell clients that you are moving on.

First, let the client know before you send the email, so it’s not a complete shock. Then explain how your handover will work, and make sure you’re around for questions.

If you don’t have time for a proper handover and you’re worried you’ll leave the client high and dry, then the article has tips for that (and what you should be doing once you’ve hit send).

Read it here:

Best wishes,

Elizabeth


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