Microsoft Teams Phone Usage Guidelines
Salisbury University utilizes Microsoft Teams as its primary phone and communication platform. This article outlines expectations for using Teams on university-issued devices and personal mobile devices, including important guidance for nonexempt employees.
Approved Ways to Use Teams Phone
Faculty and staff should primarily use Teams on:
SU-issued laptops (recommended and standard use)
SU-issued mobile devices (if assigned)
These devices are fully supported and configured to provide the best experience for Teams calling and messaging.
Use of Teams on Personal Mobile Devices
Employees may install Teams on their personal mobile device for convenience, but this is:
Completely optional
Not required for job performance
Not expected unless a stipend or university-issued phone is provided
Work Hours Expectations (Nonexempt Employees)
Nonexempt employees:
Are not required to monitor or respond to Teams messages or calls outside of scheduled working hours
Should only use Teams during their designated work hours
Should not feel obligated to install or use Teams on a personal device
If Teams is installed on a personal device, employees are encouraged to configure notifications to align with their work schedule.
Managing Notifications with Quiet Hours
Teams provides built-in Quiet Hours settings to help manage notifications outside of working hours.
When enabled, Quiet Hours will silence notifications on your mobile device during specified times or days, helping reduce interruptions outside of work hours.
How to Configure Quiet Hours: Recommended Android and Apple Teams notification settings
Notifications will be muted during these times but still visible when you open the app
Settings can be customized to match your work schedule
Best Practices
Use Teams primarily on your SU-issued laptop or provided cell phone.
Install Teams on a personal phone only for convenience-not required unless paid as part of a stipend or SU provided.
Configure Quiet Hours to prevent after-hours notifications
Respect work/life boundaries—especially for nonexempt roles
Summary
Teams is the university’s standard phone system
Laptop use is expected; mobile use is optional
Personal device usage is not required
Nonexempt employees should only engage during working hours
Quiet Hours can help ensure compliance and minimize after-hours interruptions