A key issue for job satisfaction is having a manageable workload. One way to achieve this is by setting boundaries for ourselves, but also as a college community, about when we communicate with one another and response times. We demonstrate care for others’ wellbeing by following the guidance below and allowing others to disconnect from work during their non-work hours.
Taubman College community members are encouraged to send emails during the following times: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time. While some may choose to work outside of these hours, they are encouraged to use Google Mail’s “schedule send” feature so that emails arrive during the above noted days/times. Additionally, if community members are out sick or on vacation, colleagues will do their best to “schedule send” messages for their anticipated return so as to allow others the ability to rest and recuperate or to enjoy their time away with limited disruption. For urgent issues that may come up outside of the established email hours, people are encouraged to text their colleagues instead of emailing them. Note that exceptions may apply for events, health/safety concerns, or facilities-related issues.
Because we can only encourage this behavior in others, if you receive work communications outside of the noted days and times listed above, please know that you are not expected to respond outside of your established working hours.