Set Work Hours in Outlook

Set your workdays and hours in Outlook to prevent confusion when you are available to meet with others. We all have experienced this scenario. 

It is 8 am, and you open your email to see an issue has arisen. The urgent request needs validation or support from a co-worker, Albert.  You call Albert and get no answer.  You begin to think; he walked to the breakroom for coffee.  You waited 5 minutes and called again.  Still no answer.  You are getting very anxious because the request has escalated and requires immediate attention.  So, you look at his calendar to see his work status, and it says he is available.  And you call again.  

On the flip side, Albert arrives at his office in a good mood at 8:30 am. He sees that you have called him multiple times.  Your frantic email asked where you are and to call immediately.  Albert is annoyed that his workday is starting on the wrong foot.

When you don’t set your work hours on your calendar, your colleagues or clients may try to contact you before or after hours.

They are frustrated because you are not picking up.

 And, you are aggravated when you see multiple calls from the same number.

 Stop the noise. Set your work hours in Outlook.

Raise your hand in the comments below if you are guilty of not putting your work hours in Outlook.