Title
Adopt a Resolution to:
a. Approve the County of Monterey Telework Policy;
b. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394 to delete Section B.19 Telecommuting; and
c. Direct the Human Resources Department, Auditor-Controller's Office and Information Technology Department to take the necessary actions to implement the policy.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve the County of Monterey Telework Policy;
b. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394 to delete Section B.19 Telecommuting; and
c. Direct the Human Resources Department, Auditor-Controller's Office and Information Technology Department to take the necessary actions to implement the policy.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Human Resources Department developed the new Telework Policy to support the County's 2030 sustainability goals and promote the County's goal to be the Employer of Choice by offering greater flexibility and work life balance. The policy also provides operational flexibility to benefit employees, departments and the community in that telework may decrease energy consumption, air pollution, traffic, parking congestion and employee absenteeism, enhance recruitment and retention of highly qualified employees, increase employee productivity, and boost employee morale and job satisfaction. The Human Resources Department recommends the new Telework Policy supersede the existing Telecommuting Policy as it does not meet the needs of the County due to the limitation of being applicable only for Units X and Y. Accordingly, it is recommended that Section B.19 Telecommuting of the PPPR be deleted.
During June 2020, the Human Resources Department met with Department Heads and provided notice to all represented employee groups regarding the new Telework Policy.
If approved, the new Telework Policy will take effect after the current declared local emergency. During the current declared local emergency, Section ...
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