The Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Organization (EVCPO) is creating a Flexible Work program. You can find out more about Flexible Work in EVCPO by reading the full announcement.
The goals are to:
- Support the important work of the campus;
- Provide flexibility to as many employees as possible;
- Ensure a predictable number of workers on site to help with planning for space, parking, transit, security, and food service; and
- Treat all employees and leaders fairly and consistently.
Announcements
Save the Date: Flexible Work Town Hall on October 31 (September 27, 2024)
August Update on Flexible Work for EVCP Organization (August 29, 2024)
Announcing Flexible Work Planning for EVCP Organization (June 17, 2024)
FAQ
- How is “industry standard” determined for offsite roles?
The industry standard will be decided at the campus level by experts in the field. For example, campus IT leadership will communicate what the industry standard is for IT positions.
- How often will I need to be onsite under the Flexible Work program?
How often employees who are not senior managers work onsite will be determined at the team level, in collaboration with executive leadership. Senior managers are expected to be primarily onsite for four or more days per week. Outside of senior managers, there is no mandate for employees who have been hybrid/remote to return to working on campus for any set number of days per week.
- What is the definition of a “senior manager”?
Decisions regarding what constitutes a “senior manager” will be made at the enterprise level, with input from executive leaders across UCSF. However, we are expecting this to be defined as individuals in the M3 staff management group and above, and the senior management (faculty) group.
- Why is there an emphasis on senior managers and people in leadership roles being onsite, even when their teams might be hybrid without a regular onsite presence?
Senior managers and leaders serve to steward the excellence of UCSF culture and the vibrancy of the campus. An on-campus presence offers insight into the experience of our onsite learners, faculty, and staff, whether we ourselves manage onsite workers or not. Senior managers are also frequently responsible for working with other senior leaders (not just their teams) on projects and organizational priorities that may require a greater onsite presence.
- Why are we now being told not to hire outside of the Bay Area/California?
Decisions regarding hiring employees who will reside outside the Bay Area/California will be made at the enterprise level, with input from executive leaders across UCSF. However, as a public anchor institution, we have an obligation to the financial success of our communities and state, and part of fulfilling that obligation involves cultivating a workforce that resides in California. This view is consistent with that of UC Office of the President and many other UC campuses.
As the planning and implementation for Flexible Work continues, please contact your EVCPO manager if you have questions.