Unicamp employees will be able to work a hybrid work schedule – a work arrangement that mixes in-person and remote work. The University's Administration Chamber (CAD) approved, on Tuesday afternoon (10), the proposal that provides for the possibility of, once a week, the employee working remotely. The new rule applies to employees in the Paepe career (Teaching, Research and Extension Support Professionals) and Attorneys, and is expected to come into effect in the first half of 2026.
According to the proposal, employees whose duties can be performed remotely, maintaining quality and with the agreement of their supervisors and managers, may participate in the program. Furthermore, to participate, the employee must have at least 24 months of effective service at the University, have received a satisfactory (or higher) rating in their last performance evaluation, and work 30 hours or more per week. The employee cannot be undergoing a professional retraining process.
The General Directorate of Human Resources (DGRH) is finalizing adjustments to the system and promises to publish specific normative instructions for the official start of this modality at the University "soon".
The Director General of Human Resources, Cidinha Quina, says that the model is based on a system of deliverables and agreed-upon goals. The employee will be subject to a delivery plan; will have to record activities and will undergo regular evaluation by their supervisor. According to the director, there will be a monitoring mechanism for evaluating results. Employee participation in the system is voluntary.
The Food Allowance (VA) and Meal Allowance (VR) benefits will be maintained in full. However, the Transportation Allowance will not be paid for remote work days. According to the approved draft, no new cost-of-living allowance benefits will be created.
"The main concern of the Working Group (WG) and the committee that drafted the proposal was to bring to this chamber a proposal that was relevant and more appropriate to the reality we are experiencing today at the University," said the director.
The hybrid system may be revoked at any time if the employee fails to meet the established goals, demonstrates unsuitability for the modality, or shows performance below expectations.
Pilot project
The working group established by the University Rector and chaired by Cidinha Quina gathered information, studied related literature, spoke with companies and public bodies that already practice this modality, and proposed the implementation of a pilot project at Unicamp.
Next, the Monitoring Committee implemented and monitored the pilot project together with the Academic Directorate and the IT staff of the Units and Departments.
Following evaluation by the Committee, supervisors, and participating staff, a proposal for implementing hybrid work at Unicamp was developed through a resolution approved by the CAD.
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