{"id":8575,"date":"2025-05-28T15:48:05","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T19:48:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sciences.ncsu.edu\/intranet\/?page_id=8575"},"modified":"2026-05-05T15:35:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T19:35:26","slug":"flexible-and-remote-work-in-sciences","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sciences.ncsu.edu\/intranet\/college-offices\/human-resources-2\/flexible-and-remote-work-in-sciences\/","title":{"rendered":"Flexible and Remote Work in Sciences"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re balancing professional responsibilities, academic pursuits, or personal commitments, our policies are designed to provide the freedom and flexibility you need to thrive. Join us in embracing a modern approach to work that prioritizes your well-being and productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What is Remote Work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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A rare and exceptional alternative<\/strong> for an employee to work at home or another off-site location for 100% of the employee\u2019s standard work hours (i.e., not located on central campus or other university-owned or operated locations). All work locations 100% outside of North Carolina are Remote Work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Only a supervisor can request a remote work arrangement. Since these are approved by the Dean and the Provost\u2019s office, the department should upload the approval of their department head prior to routing the request. <\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/details>\n\n\n

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What is Flexible Work?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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Work options, requested by the employee, involve adjustments to an employee\u2019s work schedule, hours, and\/or work location to effectively accomplish the duties and responsibilities in the employee\u2019s position.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The employee requests Flexible Work and must be approved by their Supervisor.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/details>\n\n\n\n

At NC State, multiple terms are used to describe \u201cFlexible Work Arrangements\u201d: <\/p>\n\n\n

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Alternate Work Locations<\/strong><\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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An alternate work location is an adjustment to the employee\u2019s designated on-site university work location. Not all positions are suitable for an alternate work location. Some positions have job duties and responsibilities, unique functions, or schedules that do not lend themselves to remote work (e.g., front desk receptionist, building and grounds maintenance staff, service-oriented staff members, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/details>\n\n\n

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Flexible Work Hours<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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Employees may be allowed, with the manager\u2019s discretion, to shift their scheduled work hours so long as the flexible work arrangement meets operational needs and is consistent with building access and security protocols.  Managers must ensure the unit\u2019s operational needs are covered during core work hours. <\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/details>\n\n\n

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Flexible Work Week<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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Employees may request, and managers may, in their discretion, approve compressed work week schedules for their employees. Compressed work week schedules allow covered employees to work 40 hours within one week by working fewer than five regular work days or 80 hours within two weeks by working fewer than ten regular work days.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/details>\n\n\n

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Hybrid Schedule<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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Hybrid schedules include a combination of on-site and remote work <\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/details>\n\n\n

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Job Sharing<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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Job sharing is a flexible work arrangement where two employees perform the work of one full-time equivalent (FTE) position. Each employee occupies the same position, reducing work hours to meet the position\u2019s FTE. For example, two part-time employees may work in the same position for 20 hours per week, each rotating their work schedules if working on-site or simultaneously if one or more is working remotely. The planned schedule for the position should not exceed 40 hours per week.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/details>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Before moving forward with flexible work arrangements, review this chart to determine if you are using the correct request in MyPackPortal<\/a> (*Note: Employees must have their supervisor’s approval before starting the request process in MyPack Portal)<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/th>Flexible Work<\/th>Remote Work<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Flexible work hours<\/td> X<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Flexible work week<\/td> X<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Alternate work location within North Carolina (on campus, home, or other address)<\/td> X<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
100% of work within the state of North Carolina<\/td><\/td> X<\/td><\/tr>
100% of work out of the state of North Carolina<\/td><\/td> X<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n
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University Resources<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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REG 05.55.10<\/a> – Flexible Work Arrangements<\/p>\n\n\n\n

REG 05.55.11<\/a> – Remote Work Location<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flexible Work<\/a> – University HR Webpage<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flexible and Remote Work at NC State University<\/a> – HR Now Article<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flexible Work Arrangement Essentials SOPs & Job Aids<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remote Work Arrangement Essentials SOPs & Job Aids<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/details>\n\n\n

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Employee Resources<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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Employee Resources<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>

Flexible Work Arrangement Essentials (Google Doc)<\/a><\/td>		This document provides guidelines for employees and supervisors on flexible work arrangements.<\/td><\/tr>

Employee’s Guide (Tango): How to Submit a Flexible Work Arrangement Request<\/a><\/td>		This job aid provides step-by-step instructions on submitting a flexible work arrangement request via Employee Self-Service.<\/td><\/tr>
Employee’s Guide (Video): How to submit a Flexible Work Arrangement Request<\/a><\/td>This job aid provides step-by-step instructions on submitting a flexible work arrangement request via Employee Self-Service.<\/td><\/tr>
Employee’s Acknowledgment of Remote Work Location (Google Doc)<\/a><\/td>Employees are required to review and sign this form.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/details>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n
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Supervisor Resources<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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Supervisor Resources<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Flexible Work Arrangement Essentials<\/a> (Google Doc)<\/td>This document provides guidelines for employees and supervisors on flexible work arrangements.<\/td><\/tr>
Supervisor\u2019s Guide (Tango): How to Review and Manage Flexible Work Requests via HCM Approval Monitor<\/a><\/td>This job aid provides step-by-step instructions on reviewing and approving a flexible work arrangement request via Manager Self-Service HCM Approval Monitor.<\/td><\/tr>
Remote Work Arrangement Essentials (Google Doc)<\/a><\/td>This document provides guidelines for supervisors on remote work arrangements.
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Acknowledgment of Remote Work Location (Google Doc)<\/a><\/td>Employees are required to review and sign this form.<\/td><\/tr>
Supervisor’s Guide (Tango): How to Submit a Remote Work Request<\/a><\/td>This job aid provides step-by-step instructions on submitting a remote work arrangement request via Manager Self-Service.<\/td><\/tr>
Remote Work Location Tool for Supervisors<\/a><\/td>This tool will help determine positions within your college\/division that may be eligible for 100% full remote work.<\/td><\/tr>
Flexible Work Arrangements Operational Guide for Managers and Supervisors<\/a><\/td>The operational guide is a tool to assist supervisors and managers with the implementation of
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