It’s been two years since our work lives were upended and changed drastically to accommodate more hybrid and remote work schedules. But did you know that you can cater your Outlook to help you effectively collaborate with your colleagues whether you’re onsite or working remotely? Keep reading to learn how to cater outlook notifications to your hybrid work schedule.
How To Cater Outlook Notifications To Your Hybrid Work Schedule
If you have specific days that you work each week remotely, you can set recurring appointments on your calendar labeled “Working Remotely.” From there, you can select the appropriate recurrence based on your schedule and use the “Show As” setting of “Working Elsewhere.” By adding this appointment to your calendar in this way, you will show as available to others but indicate that you’re remote for planning purposes. The “Working Elsewhere” appointment will display a blue patterned box in the Scheduling Assistant pane for those scheduling meetings. Outlook shows these times as “available” when planning meetings.
Collaborating with your coworkers requires effective communication about your availability. It’s always a good practice to share when you’re busy or as much additional information as you’re comfortable sharing from the sharing screen. If you prefer to share additional information with your manager or team, you can “Add…” those individuals and tailor other sharing options to fit your needs.
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Kristen Burgess is the Marketing Specialist at Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc. She has five years’ experience in curating content for digital platforms, social media contributions, and supporting marketing campaigns and strategies. Before joining the APC wolfpack, she worked in digital marketing for software as a service, giving her keen insight into the types of professionals APC hires today. In addition, she likes to stay up-to-date on the most relevant trends within the technology industry through thought-provoking podcasts and newsletters while paying attention to industry leaders’ trends. In her spare time, she serves on the Management Team and helps craft communications for the Junior League of Durham and Orange Counties.
