Remote Working Policy

Here you'll find information on the current remote working policy in DCU.

From 1st November 2024, DCU will operate its newly agreed Remote Working Policy.

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Remote Working Policy

DCU's Remote Policy

 

At a glance: 

  • Employees may be approved for up to 2 days of remote working per week (or an appropriate pro rata amount for those part time)

  • Any remote working arrangement will be reflective of the predominant on-campus working environment and the core University value of “Student Focused. Employees will be based on campus for the majority of their working week to ensure a sustained on campus engagement and experience. 

We acknowledge the benefits that remote working arrangements can have for our employees in appropriate circumstances. The University is committed to supporting where possible work-life balance arrangements for our employees on the basis set out in the Work-Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 and the accompanying Workplace Relations Commission's (WRC) Code of Practice.

Our policy is designed to keep the objectives of the DCU Strategic Plan at the heart of what we do by combining the best of our on-campus learning environment with the benefits of remote working while continuing to deliver a high-quality education service. 

This page is designed to provide accessible and up to date information on the policy, how to submit a request and frequently asked questions which will be updated as common questions arise.

This policy can be found here and will be effective of 1st November 2024.

Remote Working Policy and Roles, Responsibilities

Policy Name

Remote Working Policy

Unit Owner 

Senior Management Group/ DCU People

Version Reference

Original Version - 1.0

 

Approved by

University Executive

15th October 2024

Effective Date

1st November 2024

 

How to submit a request for Remote Working

Review of Requests and Formal Approval

Recording of Remote Working Days

Remote Working Request Form

From 1st November 2024 requests under this policy can be made.

The form can be accessed by the link or QR code below.

https://dcusurveys.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_07oZSWaMDY6qt4W

Remote Working Policy: Frequently Asked Questions