Remote work has the potential to reduce carbon emissions due to less commuter traffic. UGM joins in on this global decarbonization effort to reduce employee commuting by permitting remote working and telecommuting for our employees as outlined in Rector Decree Number 825 Year 2018. This policy has been enhanced by raising the blended learning portion from 20% to 40% per semester (Rector Decree Number 463 Year 2019), meaning UGM’s teaching staff can choose to teach several lecture sessions online and/or asynchronously, which will reduce employee and student commuting. To facilitate effective online instruction, UGM has equipped its teaching staff with remote learning platforms such as the SIMASTER portal and phone application for academic administration, Google Workspace accounts, Zoom subscriptions, and massive open online courses (MOOCs).
UGM offers a condensed work week option as well, enabling employees to complete their standard working hours over fewer days. For example, employees may work four 10-hour days instead of the traditional five 8-hour days. This arrangement helps reduce the frequency of commuting, thereby decreasing transportation costs and environmental footprint. Employees should consult with their supervisors to determine the feasibility of a condensed work week based on their specific roles and departmental requirements.
Certain units encourage remote working by hiring new employees who agree to a Work From Home (WFH) arrangement and adhere to an output-focused work culture to achieve their work targets (PUI Directorate Employee Recruitment)
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