Staff Hybrid Work Expectations

During established remote work hours, employees are expected to be fully engaged in their work responsibilities. Remote work is not to be used as a substitute for family care obligations. Family care demands must not interfere with work duties, except in the case of an emergency. In such circumstances, employees are required to utilize the appropriate leave or time-off option as outlined in University policy.

All staff are required to be physically present and perform their duties on-site in the office for a minimum of one full workday per week. Exceptions to this requirement must receive prior written approval from both UMSI HR and UMSI's Chief Administrator.

Hybrid work arrangements are a privilege that depend on an employee’s ability to meet performance expectations. If performance concerns arise, including but not limited to reduced productivity, missed deadlines, lack of responsiveness, or other challenges affecting work quality or team collaboration, the arrangement may be reviewed. Based on this review, supervisors, in consultation with UMSI HR, may adjust or revoke the employee’s remote work schedule. Employees may be required to come into the office more frequently, or in some cases, move to a fully on-site schedule to ensure organizational needs are met.

Employees must submit a new remote work agreement in the system if any changes to the mode of work occur. Remote work agreements must be reviewed on an annual basis.