You have to let them know why you are doing it.
Absolutely, yes. When I managed a tech support team in an open plan office, the indicator for "do not disturb" was either standard headphones or ear defenders. That was part of the new starter initiation, so everyone knows from day 1.
Absolutely, yes. When I managed a tech support team in an open plan office, the indicator for "do not disturb" was either standard headphones or ear defenders. That was part of the new starter initiation, so everyone knows from day 1.