Dear faculty and staff,

The university is providing new tools and resources for remote and hybrid work as described in today's University Record.

Employee Self Service in Wolverine Access now includes a new Remote Worker tile that automates the remote work approval process and centralizes remote work information. While information is collected centrally, decisions regarding employees’ work modes will continue to be made by local units. Having this information located centrally for the entire university enables more informed decisions about human resources policies, workplace practices, office space needs, and resource allocation. In addition, all job postings on the Careers website now include the mode of work, which is important information to job seekers.

Important Next Steps:

Please wait for further instructions before entering information into the Remote Worker tile in Employee Self Service. Faculty and staff may have different obligations for entering information into the system. Your campus or unit leadership will communicate further details soon.

For more information:

• Remote Work Collection System
• Definitions for Modes of Work
• Interim Policy on Domestic and International Remote Work Standard Practice Guide
• Practical Guide to Implementing the Ways We Work Guiding Principles