Flexible Work Arrangements, Hybrid, and Remote Work

Columbia University offers Flexible Work Arrangements (FWAs) to many of its employees.

FWAs can positively impact the operations of schools and departments by potentially allowing for expanded operating hours, streamlining processes through increased use of technology, and enabling leaders to reduce or reallocate office space.  Flexible Work Arrangements support the University’s Sustainability Plan and its subsequent commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from commute travel and peak-hour congestion as a result of University operations.

Visit the Administrative Policy Library to read the full Flexible Work Arrangements Policy.  

• FWA Proposal Form

• FWA Arrangements Manager and Employee Guidelines

• Compressed Work Schedule Guidelines

A Hybrid Work Model is different from a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA).

Units at Columbia have varying requirements for the number of days employees must be on site, as well as requirements for an employee’s daily start and end times. These requirements may also vary within a Unit based on an employee’s role. These requirements are subject to change at any time, based on a Unit’s  business needs. This combination of working both on and off-campus is considered the “Unit’s Hybrid Schedule.”  Any variation to a “Unit’s Hybrid Schedule” that is proposed by an employee or their manager is considered a Flexible Work Arrangement.  

More detail on hybrid work can be found in the Remote Work Policy.

Visit the following pages for:

• Flexible and Hybrid Work 101
• Manager Guidance
• Webinars and Trainings
• Fully Remote Work FAQs