{"id":46427,"date":"2024-10-16T16:13:03","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T14:13:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/?p=46427"},"modified":"2024-10-16T16:18:05","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T14:18:05","slug":"microsoft-teams-working-time-feature-to-limit-frontline-worker-access-when-off-shift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/lu\/microsoft-teams-working-time-feature-to-limit-frontline-worker-access-when-off-shift\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Teams working time feature to limit frontline worker access when off shift"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Effective October 9, 2024, Microsoft announced the general availability of the <strong>working time<\/strong> feature in <strong>Microsoft Teams<\/strong> for <strong>frontline workers<\/strong>. This feature allows administrators to limit access to Microsoft Teams when workers are off shift. The working time feature can be combined with <strong>quiet time policies<\/strong> to <strong>suppress notifications<\/strong> while off shift.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-46370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/10\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-10-16-Update-Website-Microsoft-Teams-working-time-feature-to-limit-frontline-worker-access-when-off-shift.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/10\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-10-16-Update-Website-Microsoft-Teams-working-time-feature-to-limit-frontline-worker-access-when-off-shift.png 800w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/10\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-10-16-Update-Website-Microsoft-Teams-working-time-feature-to-limit-frontline-worker-access-when-off-shift-500x165.png 500w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/10\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-10-16-Update-Website-Microsoft-Teams-working-time-feature-to-limit-frontline-worker-access-when-off-shift-150x50.png 150w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/10\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-10-16-Update-Website-Microsoft-Teams-working-time-feature-to-limit-frontline-worker-access-when-off-shift-768x253.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>What is the working time feature in Microsoft Teams?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Working time is a feature that allows admins to limit access to Microsoft Teams for shift workers on Android and iOS mobile devices. These controls are designed for bring-your-own-device (BYOD) or company-owned dedicated device scenarios for frontline workers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With this feature, you can block access to Teams or show a warning message when frontline workers who are off shift open Teams. Consider enabling working time for your frontline workforce if:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>You\u2019re concerned about frontline workers asking for pay outside of working hours if they access work apps.<\/li>\n<li>Local laws and regulations require you to restrict access to work apps when employees are off shift.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>How does the working time feature in Microsoft Teams work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/lu\/microsoft-frontline-worker-device-rules-updated\/\">frontline worker<\/a> clocks in to their shift and opens Teams, the app checks whether the worker is on or off shift.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>If the worker is on shift, they can access Teams.<\/li>\n<li>If the worker is off shift when Teams is open, the worker sees a block or warning screen.\n<ul>\n<li>If you configured a block screen, the worker can\u2019t access Teams until they clock in to their shift.<\/li>\n<li>If you configured a warning screen, the worker can dismiss it and choose whether to use Teams at their discretion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>If a worker is using Teams while clocking out, the worker sees a block or warning screen for the app after they clock out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-46366\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/10\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-10-16-Update-Website-Microsoft-Teams-working-time-feature-to-limit-frontline-worker-access-when-off-shift-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/10\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-10-16-Update-Website-Microsoft-Teams-working-time-feature-to-limit-frontline-worker-access-when-off-shift-2.png 800w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/10\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-10-16-Update-Website-Microsoft-Teams-working-time-feature-to-limit-frontline-worker-access-when-off-shift-2-500x485.png 500w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/10\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-10-16-Update-Website-Microsoft-Teams-working-time-feature-to-limit-frontline-worker-access-when-off-shift-2-150x146.png 150w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/10\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-10-16-Update-Website-Microsoft-Teams-working-time-feature-to-limit-frontline-worker-access-when-off-shift-2-768x745.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>What are quiet time policies in Teams?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Microsoft recommends combining the working time feature with <strong>quiet time policies<\/strong> to suppress notifications while off shift.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The global quiet time settings allow to create policies to schedule quiet time for end users. These settings automatically mute Microsoft Outlook email and Teams notifications on iOS\/iPadOS and Android platforms. These policies can be used to limit end user notifications received after work hours. There are different quiet time policy types available which can be <strong>configured in the Microsoft Intune admin center<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-46362\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/10\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-10-16-Update-Website-Microsoft-Teams-working-time-feature-to-limit-frontline-worker-access-when-off-shift-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/10\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-10-16-Update-Website-Microsoft-Teams-working-time-feature-to-limit-frontline-worker-access-when-off-shift-3.png 800w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/10\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-10-16-Update-Website-Microsoft-Teams-working-time-feature-to-limit-frontline-worker-access-when-off-shift-3-500x485.png 500w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/10\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-10-16-Update-Website-Microsoft-Teams-working-time-feature-to-limit-frontline-worker-access-when-off-shift-3-150x146.png 150w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/10\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-10-16-Update-Website-Microsoft-Teams-working-time-feature-to-limit-frontline-worker-access-when-off-shift-3-768x745.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Licensing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Microsoft Teams working time feature is available to organizations using Microsoft 365 for frontline workers. It requires configuration through Microsoft Intune and integration with workforce management systems. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a> to find the best solution for your needs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>More information<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This article explains in detail how to <strong>limit access to Microsoft Teams when frontline workers are off shift<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/frontline\/flw-working-time\">https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/frontline\/flw-working-time<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This documentation shows how to set up <strong>quiet time policies for Microsoft Teams<\/strong> in detail: <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/mem\/intune\/apps\/apps-quiet-time-policies\">https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/mem\/intune\/apps\/apps-quiet-time-policies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For our <strong>Microsoft page<\/strong>, please visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/software\/microsoft\/\">https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/software\/microsoft<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a> for <strong>expert services<\/strong> on your specific Microsoft software and online services requirements and to <strong>request a quote today<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Effective October 9, 2024, Microsoft announced the general availability of the working time feature in Microsoft Teams for frontline workers. 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