Proposed Space Management and Flexible Work Policy Open for Comment

The University of Arizona is proposing a new Space Management and Flexible Work policy to establish clear and consistent expectations for how university space is managed and how staff work locations and flexible schedules are documented and approved.

Review the proposed policy here. The policy will close for comment on May 26.

This proposed policy, jointly owned by Human Resources and Facilities and Planning, will support several important operational needs, such as space allocation, emergency planning and building safety, utilities management, and tax and regulatory compliance.

Flexible Work

Sticking closely with the existing flexible work guidance, under the proposed policy, units may continue to offer or not offer remote or hybrid work options or flexible schedules as appropriate based on parameters established by senior leaders, division leaders, and deans. The policy does not require or eliminate flexible work arrangements and does not establish a single flexible work model for the university.

The proposed policy requires staff to report their work locations and any flexible schedules annually in a new module in UAccess Employee. In addition to campus and building locations, staff will document ongoing arrangements for work at off-site locations, such as remote or hybrid work. Supervisors will review and approve submitted information. 

This policy does not apply to employees seeking flexibility as a reasonable accommodation.