Standard Office Hours

• Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (with a 1-hour lunch break)
• Core Collaboration Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM — all employees are expected to be available during this time for meetings, client calls, and team communication.

Flexibility

• Employees may start earlier or later (within agreed limits) to suit personal needs, as long as core collaboration hours are observed.
• Hybrid/remote workers must be online and responsive during agreed working hours.
• Overtime is not a regular expectation but may be required for project deadlines—this will be agreed in advance.

Breaks

• Lunch Break: 1 hour, usually between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM.
• Short breaks are encouraged throughout the day to maintain focus and well-being.

Absences & Lateness

• If you’re unable to work due to illness, notify both your line manager and HR before 9:00 AM.
• If running late, send a quick update via Teams or Slack.
• Absences for personal appointments should be approved in advance by your manager.

Public Holidays

Forge Marketing observes all UK public holidays (see HR calendar for annual dates).