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74 B - General Employment Policies
City of Greensboro Personnel Policy Manuał
Department Director’s recommendation.
6.3 If the department is prepared to recommend the telecommuting arrangement, the employee
will read the IT Remote Access Policy and Agreement* and discuss the information systems
arrangements in their alternate work location with the IT Department. The IT Department must
give approval of the information systems arrangements prior to submitting the Telecommuting
Agreement to the Human Resources Department for final approval.
6.4 Prior to the Telecommuting Agreement being approved by the Human Resources Department,
the supervisor and a City safety representative will conduct an inspection of the alternate location
workstation to ensure City safety standards are met. A will be
completed to determine approval of the telecommuting site.
6.5 After approval of the information systems and safety arrangements in the alternate work
location, the Department Director will submit the recommended Telecommuting Agreement to
the Human Resources Director for approval. The department must attach a copy of the approved
IT Remote Access Policy and Agreement and the approved Telecommuting Safety Site Checklist to
the Telecommuting Agreement.
6.6 After the Telecommuting Agreement is approved by the Human Resources Director, the
employee will attend an orientation by the Human Resources Department (and others as deemed
appropriate) before the employee begins to telecommute. A trial period may be needed to see if
telecommuting is appropriate.
7.0 HUMAN RESOURCES CONTACT
Human Resources Director
8.0 APPENDIX, APPENDICES
*IT Remote Access Policy and Agreement (Available from the Information Technology Department)