General
- What kind of work arrangement would promote the best work life balance for you?
- What kind of work arrangement would enhance departmental needs or services?
- Can your job duties be performed equally as well during the hours of the flexible work plan that you are proposing?
- Does your job require you to be on campus during the regular work week?
Working Remotely (100% or Hybrid)
- Do you have reliable internet service at your house?
- Do you have the ability to set up a quiet and ergonomic office or work environment in your home?
- Can you perform your work responsibilities effectively from home?
- Are you self-motivated or do you need the energy of an office or other co-workers to get you motivated?
- Can you create a homework environment free of interruptions? (Do you have childcare or eldercare arrangements if needed?)
- Can you organize your work independently or do you need the structure of an office environment?
- How will you maintain a sense of connection with your work team if you are remote or hybrid?
- How will you best communicate with your supervisor and team members?
Compressed Work Week
- How will the work be accomplished on the day you are not working?
- Can you complete your tasks in less than 5 days a week (same number of hours per week)?
- Is working longer hours for a shorter period of time worth the extra day off?
Flex Time
- Are the advantages to the department by implementing a shift in your schedule?
- Will flexing your schedule have any impact on co-workers and their ability to complete their job functions?