Workplace Flexibility for People Leaders

Policy and procedural guidance for managers with employees in hybrid and remote work arrangements.

Flexibility Policy

Policy 6.6.13 Flexibility in the Workplace: Official policy document describing how Cornell University provides flexible work arrangements at the discretion of department heads or their designees.

Flexibility in the Workplace Program: procedural details regarding timekeeping, leave time, forms of flexibility, services and equipment, property insurance and taxes, benefits, travel, etc.

Flexible Work Resources

Requesting & Approving Flexible Arrangements

• Procedures for Requesting & Approving Flexible Work Arrangements: Step-by-step guidance for the request and approval process, as well as summary checklist of responsibilities.
• Remote Request Eligibility Criteria: these questions are used in Workday to establish whether a position is eligible for remote work.
  • On-Site Positions: definitions of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions, and listings of fully and primarily on-site positions at Cornell.
  • On-Site Operations: Standards of Practice and examples of activities requiring an on-site presence at Cornell.

For HR Partners

• Remote & Flex Arrangements for HR Partners (HR Community login required): communications templates, state labor poster requirements, and details for arrangements with employees outside NY state.

For Employees

• Flexible Work landing page: employee hub with link to initiate a request and resources including tips, equipment and workspace, hybrid gatherings, sustainability advice, FAQs, and more.