Label incoming mail, surface deadlines, summarize threads. Every one is ready to run, and you can adjust it in plain language.
Reply to event email and brief the backup on urgent planning requests.
Your senders hear back while you're away, and your backup sees requests that need attention before you return.
Check planning meeting confirmations and draft replies about conflicts.
Get a reply draft for meeting and appointment confirmations, with calendar differences or scheduling conflicts called out before you send.
List failed invitation emails for attendee outreach.
Get a daily email delivery failure report with addresses for follow-up, stated reasons, and delays kept separate.