Google Chat is a communication software developed by Google built for teams that provides direct messages and team chat rooms, along with a group messaging function that allows Google Drive content sharing.
Tell clients when counsel returns and flag urgent matter emails.
Your clients hear when their contact returns, and urgent requests reach the colleague covering the inbox.
Reply in client threads and flag time-sensitive matters for coverage.
Your senders hear back while you're away, and your backup sees requests that need attention before you return.