Working arrangements can vary between teams and individuals. People may have different working hours, office and home-office days, or recurring periods when they are unavailable.
For day-to-day coordination, use your calendar and the communication tools used by your team to check whether someone is available.
Working arrangements
Working hours and location are agreed within the relevant team and may depend on role, contract, and individual circumstances. There is no single working pattern for everyone.
If you need to reach someone outside their usual working hours, consider whether the matter is urgent and use the appropriate communication channel.
Planning meetings
When scheduling meetings:
- Check participants' calendars before sending an invitation.
- Avoid recurring meetings outside commonly agreed working hours.
- Consider time zones when working with colleagues in different locations.
- Use asynchronous communication when a meeting is not necessary.
Keeping colleagues informed
If your working pattern changes temporarily, keep your calendar and relevant team status information up to date where appropriate. For longer-term changes, follow the applicable team or HR process.
