What’s a remote work policy?
A remote work policy is an agreement between an organization’s management and its employees that outlines the do’s and don’ts of working remotely, reasons for the guidelines, and any necessary resources.
Some of the topics that a remote work policy may cover are:
Eligibility: The criteria for the jobs that are suitable for remote work, and the characteristics an employee must have to be allowed to work remotely.
Availability: The expected hours of work, communication methods, and response times for remote employees.
Equipment: The tools and technology that remote employees need to perform their work, and who is responsible for providing and maintaining them.
Security: The measures that remote employees must take to protect the company’s data and systems from unauthorized access or breaches.
Performance: The goals and metrics that remote employees must meet, and how their work will be monitored and evaluated.
Expenses: The guidelines for reimbursing remote employees for any work-related costs, such as internet, phone, or travel expenses.
What is the eligibility criteria for remote work?
Eligibility for remote work depends on the nature of the job duties, the employee readiness for telework, and the manager and team readiness for telework. Some of the characteristics of positions that do not lend themselves to remote work are:
Job duties require access to specific personnel, onsite files, or specialized space/equipment/technology in order to effectively perform the job.
The position had regular in-person client/customer/student interaction pre-COVID which became less efficient or effective in a remote environment.
Position’s job duties require participation in onsite meetings or presentations.
Some of the characteristics of employees who are suitable for remote work are:
Self-motivated, high performers who thrive in an independent work environment.
Possess skills critical to unit functioning.
Have a history of good attendance, proven organizational skills, initiative and self-motivation.
Have access to a safe and secure workspace with reliable internet and phone connection.
Some of the characteristics of managers and teams who are ready for remote work are:
1.Able to communicate effectively and frequently using digital tools.
2.Able to establish clear goals and metrics for remote employees.
3.Able to foster a culture of trust and accountability among remote employees.
4.Able to support remote employees’ professional development and well-being.
These are some of the general criteria for eligibility for remote work, but they may vary depending on the organization’s needs and culture.
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