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- 1 way to do it : reviewing the current remote involves defining where, when and how
work policies, if any, and identify areas that can employees should work remotely or in person
be enhanced or updated based on the tips in the office.
provided.
The leader's main task is to put in place clear,
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- 2 option : developing a template or effective and essential communication, to
framework for remote work policies that align ensure the best understanding by their
with the organization's expectations and employees. it is important to take into account
ensure transparency for employees. the responsibilities, but also the expectations
of your team, considering also its contribution
in defining the guidelines in order to take into
consideration everyone's needs.
Considerations to take into account to include
hybrid work into policy
A definition of “hybrid work” : it is
recommended to clearly define what hybrid
work means for your organization and to
specify the combination of remote and in-
office work, the expected frequency, and any
guidelines or expectations regarding
scheduling and availability.
Then include sections related to working
frequency, hours, use of social media, data Eligibility and approval process: as not
protection, internet connection requirements, everyone is eligible in some company, it is
communication between colleague meetings important to determine who is eligible for
and any other relevant aspects. hybrid work arrangements based on job roles,
performance criteria, or other relevant factors
At the end, let’s share the revised policy such as experience, missions and so on. It is
template with the coach for feedback and possible to establish a process for employees
further discussion on its effectiveness in to request and gain approval for hybrid work,
remote management. including any necessary documentation or
agreements.
6.3 How to fit hybrid work into policy ?
6.3.1 Conceptual framework of fitting hybrid The work expectations : when working from
work into policy home you cannot always do the same mission
as you were in the office. This is why, when
Hybrid working is a way of working that
necessary, it is important to agree on the
allows employees to have more control over
missions you can possibly do from home and
their working hours and over the organisation
that will be the missions you must accomplish
of certain aspects of their work. Hybrid work is
the days allocated to the remote work
a form of flexible work and it is therefore the
exclusively.
task of a good leader to include it within the
organisation by implementing a clear and Geographic parameters : some organisations
precise policy in order to optimise have geographic parameters settled by legal,
collaboration and limit problems. taxation, or the labour market itself.
What should the leader take into
consideration? First, the hybrid work policy
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