HR: Flexible Work Agreement forms now online

As many of you are already aware, UC ANR strives to be an employer of choice with a positive and engaged workforce. As part of our strategic goals to support our work environment and workforce, we have simplified the process to review proposed Flexible Work Agreements. The new online process will allow for clear workflow processing, faster approval times and better reporting for personnel, safety, risk and space related needs. The forms ensure all parties are aware of their rights and responsibilities in a flexible work environment. 

Flexible Work Agreement forms

• All staff and academic employees requesting work schedules other than the traditional office-based, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday workweek must submit an updated online Flexible Work Agreement Form for review and approval by the unit supervisor and director by July 31, 2023.
  • Once the employee completes the online form, it will automatically route. Please see the Flexible Work Arrangements Approval Process for more information.
• Employees requesting fewer than two days on-site or 100% remote work arrangements must also have their respective Associate Vice President's approval for the exception.
• Business travel, fieldwork and community engagement activities (such as camp or county fair) will be considered “on-site” days for the purposes of this policy.
• Each department will have unique needs and expectations around flexible work opportunities therefore employees, supervisors and directors are encouraged to communicate clearly around those unique scheduling requests.
• While flexibility is encouraged, flexible work options are possibilities, not guarantees.
• Agreements will be reviewed annually during the performance review process.
• If you do not already have access to the Workflow Automation tool (WFA) and/or cannot access the online form, please contact IT at support@ucanr.edu.

Please find the updated Flexible Work Agreement Guidelines, FAQs and Approval Process on the Human Resources website. Individuals with questions may reach out to Human Resources for additional information and support.

Bethanie Brown
Human Resources Interim Executive Director

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