The University recognizes that remote work offers our community new opportunities for flexibility and improved work-life balance while also meeting our business needs. This less traditional work environment can provide a collaborative, productive, innovative, and inclusive option for staff to carry-out our institutional mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create\u2014and Make the World Ever Better.<\/p>\r\n
In addition to our official Remote Work Policy<\/a>, we've gathered resources<\/a> for our managers and employees to help navigate opportunities for remote work.<\/p>","background_color":"#ffffff","width":"width-medium"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","anchor_id":"","classes":"title-line t-navy t-below","title":"Guiding principles for remote work<\/h2>","description":"In evaluating remote work opportunities, it was important to keep several important principles and values in mind.\r\n\r\nThese led the way for the creation of our Remote Work Policy<\/a>, and should guide your decision-making as you assess opportunities for remote work.","layout":"left","width":"width-large","background_color":"#f4f4f4","style":"row_simple","row_bg_color":"","row_text_color":"#252525","row_bg_color_hover":"#252525","row_text_color_hover":"","row_border_color":"#252525","row_border_weight":"normal-border","animation":"slide","icon":"chevron-icon","icon_location":"right-icon","accordions":[{"title":"Commitment to Excellence","row_content":"The work of our valued employees is vital to the pursuit of the University of Rochester\u2019s research, education, and healthcare missions. Our commitment to excellence and to the University\u2019s Meliora<\/a> and iCARE<\/a> values will guide decisions regarding remote work options.","accordion_anchor":""},{"title":"Inclusivity and Connectivity","row_content":"Creating a culture of inclusivity and connectivity is critical to building a collaborative, innovative work environment. We will closely monitor the impact of a hybrid work environment on our community culture and partner with faculty and staff to create opportunities for collaboration and increased engagement across the institution.","accordion_anchor":""},{"title":"Open Communication","row_content":"We will communicate with our employees clearly, frequently, and honestly.","accordion_anchor":""},{"title":"Forward-thinking","row_content":"We will maintain a forward-thinking lens that is flexible and adaptable, understanding that policies and practices may change to respond to the business needs of the University. On both an individual and organizational level, we will monitor our progress and be prepared to make changes using data, best practices, and good judgment.","accordion_anchor":""}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","anchor":"hrmsagreement","css_class":"","title":"
Completing the Remote Work Agreement<\/h2>","content":"All staff who work remotely (full-time or hybrid) must read and accept their remote work agreement in myURHR Workday<\/a>\u00a0using the directions on this quick reference card<\/a>. This includes new staff approved for hybrid or remote work and staff members who change their work status to hybrid or fully remote.\r\n\r\nThe electronic remote work agreement cannot be altered. If additional details regarding the individual\u2019s remote work agreement are required, the documentation should be kept by the department manager.\r\n\r\nShould a staff member return to fully on-site work, they also must update this new status in myURHR Workday.","background_color":"#ffffff","width":"width-medium"},{"acf_fc_layout":"card_grid","anchor":"resources","css_class":"title-line t-yellow t-below centered","title":"
Explore remote work resources<\/h2>","description":"","background_color":"#f4f4f4","width":"width-large","columns":"4","cards":[{"card_title":"
Resources for managers<\/h5>","card_text":"Review the process for requesting remote work, view frequently asked questions, and get tips on managing remote employees.","card_background_color":"#FFFFFF","card_hover_color":"#283faf","card_link":{"title":"","url":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/human-resources\/professional-success\/remote-work\/managers\/","target":""},"card_hover_arrow":"hover_arrow","card_image":71102,"card_image_size":"image_full","card_image_placement":"image_above","card_image_hover_state":"hover_fade","card_image_link":""},{"card_title":"
Resources for employees<\/h5>","card_text":"Explore our frequently asked questions, review learning opportunities, and find support services.","card_background_color":"#FFFFFF","card_hover_color":"#283faf","card_link":{"title":"","url":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/human-resources\/professional-success\/remote-work\/employees\/","target":""},"card_hover_arrow":"hover_arrow","card_image":71122,"card_image_size":"image_full","card_image_placement":"image_above","card_image_hover_state":"hover_fade","card_image_link":""},{"card_title":"
Technical support<\/h5>","card_text":"Learn more about important tools like Zoom, Box, voicemail services, and more solutions that can make remote work seamless.","card_background_color":"#FFFFFF","card_hover_color":"#283faf","card_link":{"title":"","url":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/human-resources\/professional-success\/remote-work\/tech-support\/","target":""},"card_hover_arrow":"hover_arrow","card_image":71112,"card_image_size":"image_full","card_image_placement":"image_above","card_image_hover_state":"hover_fade","card_image_link":""},{"card_title":"
Out-of-State Work<\/h5>","card_text":"Learn more about what steps to take if you are considering an out-of-state arrangement for a current or prospective employee in your department.","card_background_color":"#FFFFFF","card_hover_color":"#283faf","card_link":{"title":"Out-of-State Work","url":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/human-resources\/professional-success\/remote-work\/out-of-state-work\/","target":""},"card_hover_arrow":"hover_arrow","card_image":49736,"card_image_size":"image_full","card_image_placement":"image_above","card_image_hover_state":"hover_fade","card_image_link":""}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"interstitial","anchor_id":"","classes":"","layout":"layout_stacked","lead-in":"Have questions?","title":"Reach out to Human Resources","content":"We're here to support you, regardless of if you're working on- or off-site. Visit our Human Resources Business Partner page for ways to reach out.","call_to_action":{"title":"Contact HR","url":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/human-resources\/contacts\/human-resources-business-partner-contacts\/","target":""},"bg_color":"#00205b"}]},"yoast_head":"