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Promote or allow telecommuting or remote working for employees.

Purpose

To permit remote working for UOB employees that are subject to the governing rules and regulations of CSB (2019).

Glossary of Terms/Definitions

Remote working: The University defines remote working as a style that allows employees to work outside of a traditional office environment. It is based on the concept that work does not need to be done in a specific place to be executed successfully.

Scope/Application

UOB administrative staff that are eligible under the regulations of CSB to conduct remote working.

Policy Statement and Principles

The University promotes flexible and remote working to its employees according to Civil Service Bureau rules and guidelines (2019).

Remote Working Policy principles include:

  • Is granted at the University’s discretion and requires prior approval of the Head of Department and the College Dean; it will not alter an employee’s general terms and conditions of employment; and is voluntary.
  • Will not attract subsidy since the benefits are seen as being mutual;
    Does not normally mean that equipment will be provided by the University for use at home.
    It is expected that where homeworking arrangements are agreed that colleagues would be present on campus for meetings when required and for any Committees, Faculty, and Team meetings