This page provides an overview and FAQ for Faculty availing of hybrid working.
The policy acknowledges existing hybrid working practices of faculty predating the trial; these arrangements will continue under the agreement of the relevant Head of School.
Subject to that agreement, while faculty do not need to request approval for hybrid working, there is a requirement to indicate compliance with health and safety requirements via InfoHub and confirm their normal remote working location via InfoHub.
NEW - For instructions on accessing the Hybrid Working Request form on InfoHub please see section 'Accessing your Hybrid Working Request Form' below.
Key Principles
There is no one size fits all approach, working arrangements need to be agreed with the Head of School or nominee. See FAQ below.
This page provides an overview and FAQ for Faculty availing of hybrid working.
The Hybrid Working Policy acknowledges existing hybrid working practices of faculty predating the trial; these arrangements will continue under the agreement of the relevant Head of School.
Subject to that agreement, while faculty do not need to request approval for hybrid working, there is a requirement to complete the online form on InfoHub to indicate compliance with health and safety requirements and confirm their normal remote working location.
Key Principles
There is no one size fits all approach, working arrangements need to be agreed with the Head of School or nominee. See FAQ below.
The steps to find the form are as follows:
Below is a simplified overview of the InfoHub Online Process for Faculty.
Complete the prerequisites tasks
Discuss the working arrangement with the Head of School/Line Manager
Complete the Form on InfoHub
Submit your Form
Faculty are defined as employees on Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor and Full Professor pay scales and contribute to all three criteria;
Step 1 - Complete the prerequisites tasks
Read the Hybrid Policy and FAQ’s then (opens in a new window)access the video, guidelines and risk assessment on the SIRC intranet.
Step 2 - Discuss the working arrangement with the Head of School/Line Manager
It is acknowledged that faculty members have always had the option to carry out certain duties by way of hybrid working arrangements. This is due to the nature of the work, which may involve field work, access to research facilities and other off-site activities. These working arrangements pre-date the UCD Hybrid Working Trial and will continue to apply.
The faculty member should discuss and agree hybrid working arrangements with their Head of School or Line Manager on an ongoing basis and in line with the needs of their School, workload model and the key principles in section 4.1.2.
It is anticipated that discussions between the faculty members and the Head of School will be ongoing in accordance with the requirements of the school and workload model. Faculty are only required to complete this online request form once.
Step 3 - Complete the online request form (InfoHub)
Read the questions outlined on the online request form.
Step 4 - Submit form
Receive a response within 4 weeks.
An employee who is employed under a Faculty contract.
Faculty are defined as employees on Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor and Full Professor pay scales and contribute to all 3 criteria;
All employees who wish to avail of hybrid working, must request it via InfoHub.
Note: Faculty are requested to complete the online request form via InfoHub to complete the health and safety requirements and remote work location. This form will be reviewed by the Head of School or direct Line Manager.
Due to the nature of the role, outlining the working arrangement on the hybrid working request form would not be feasible.
There is no requirement to complete this as part of the online request form.
There is no one size fits all approach, working arrangements need to be agreed with the Head of School, Line Manager or nominee.
Working arrangements
Arrangements need to be flexible to take into account