Alternate (Flexible) Work Schedules

Alternate Work Schedules are a part of the campus Work/Life program and allow staff and departments some flexibility in defining when, where and how work is done. This flexibility is a critical driver of employee well-being and performance and is responsive to the changing professional and personal demographics of the multi-generational workforce. The alternate work schedules available at UCR include the compressed workweek, flextime, and telecommuting. When properly managed, alternate work schedules have been shown to increase productivity, increase employee engagement and retention, provide extended coverage and cross training opportunities, and decrease unplanned absences. In addition, it promotes diversity, and has a positive impact on workplace culture and employee morale. For many people, even a small amount of flexibility can make a tremendous difference in successfully balancing responsibilities at work and at home.

Flexible Work Arrangements are not an employee entitlement or requirement, but a work assignment mutually agreed to by the employee, supervisor, and department head. The arrangement must be in the best interest of the University. The focus in flexible work arrangements must be on results.

ELIGIBILITY

Non-represented employees are eligible to request alternate work schedules. Represented employees may participate as allowed by their respective collective bargaining agreements. An employee initiates the request for an alternate work schedule by submitting a proposal to her/his supervisor and/or unit/department head.

GUIDELINES

In an effort to enhance the work/life benefits provided to staff, the following resources have been developed to assist managers and supervisors in the administration of alternative (flexible) work schedules:

Alternative (Flexible) Work Schedule Considerations
Compressed Workweek Guideline – Exempt Employees
Compressed Workweek Guideline – Non-Exempt Employees
Flextime Schedule Guideline
Alternative (Flexible) Work Schedule Agreement – Exempt Employees
Alternative (Flexible) Work Schedule Agreement – Non-Exempt Employees
Telecommuting Procedure
Mandatory Telecommuting Agreement
Selection Criteria for Successful Telecommuting Guideline
Authorization to Use University Property in an Off-Campus Location

Contacts
T. Kim Pham, Work/Life Program Coordinator, (951) 827-5588, thi.pham@ucr.edu
Heidie Rhodes, HR Policy and Program Manager, (951) 827-2463, heidie.rhodes@ucr.edu