Hybrid Work Policy POLICY EFFECTIVE DATE:

Purpose
EXAMPLE: This is an outline of [our company’s] hybrid work policy. We are a hybrid
company that allows for work in-office or remotely on a flexible or permanent basis.
This policy applies to all full time U.S.-based employees.

Key Terms
EXAMPLE: ‘Remote work’ is defined as working during an employee’s working hours
anywhere outside of our office, located at 123 Main Street, Pleasantville, CA.

In-office Expectations
EXAMPLE: Employees are expected to attend team building events at the nearest location to their residence
twice per year. All travel-related expenses will be reimbursed by [our company]. Outside of the twice yearly
team building events, employees do not have any required time commitments for being in-office.

Tools + Support
EXAMPLE: All employees will be granted a $500 yearly stipend for home office-related expenses like furniture
or technology. Employees must submit a request for the stipend through their manager. All employees who
choose to work from home will use their company laptop but must supply their own WiFi.

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Communication
EXAMPLE: While working from home, employees must be available via Slack, Zoom, email, and/or phone
during pre-determined working hours in their time zone.

Employees are responsible for updating the following when working remotely:
• Update shared Google Calendar with current location and working hours
• Update Slack away messages and be available to respond within 2 hours
• Check in with direct manager at least twice in a given workday

Meetings
EXAMPLE: All employees, both remote and in-person are required to attend meetings. If the employee
is working from home, they are required to attend via video conferencing. If video conferencing is not
available, employees may call in via phone as a secondary option. If an employee is unable to attend a
given meeting for reasons remote or otherwise, they must notify their manager or the person hosting
the meeting and schedule a debrief with a meeting attendee within 72 hours.

Approval + Tracking
EXAMPLE: Employees must notify their manager and team with their in-office hours the week prior.
Employees must document in their shared Google calendar when they are working from home.

Related Policies
EXAMPLE:
Personal Hardware Policy
Social Media Policy
Reimbursement Policy

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