Direct Answer: You can reduce risk by following company policy, avoiding device‑level hacks, and using clear hours, status + DND, and schedule‑based presence aligned with real work hours.

If you want a schedule‑based way to stay active during work hours, see Idle Pilot or start free.

Keep Slack Active Without Policy Risk

Step-by-step

1. Check acceptable‑use and security policies.
2. Use status + DND to add context to away time.
3. Avoid scripts, USB devices, and over‑permissive extensions.
4. Use schedule‑based presence if auto‑away is the real problem.

Risks / policy considerations

• Device hacks are most likely to trigger security review.
• Keep schedules aligned with real availability.

Summary: use policy‑safe tools and clear expectations. For a schedule‑first approach, visit the Slack presence scheduler hub or Keep Slack Active.