Remote Work Arrangements
Policy and Procedures
New York Tech’s Remote Work Policy allows for remote work arrangements for certain employee positions, with agreement by the employee and the supervisor, and approval by the applicable vice president, and in certain cases, the Office of Human Resources, as set forth in the policy. Employees and supervisors are required to review and comply with the Remote Work Policy and Remote Work Equipment, Resources, and Technology Guidelines. If you have questions regarding New York Tech’s Remote Work Policy, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@nyit.edu.
Equipment and Workspace
Equipment
Refer to the Remote Work Equipment, Resources, and Technology Guidelines. For additional information, log intoyour my.NYIT Portal and select the “Working Remotely” tile. Select “Intro Guide To Working From Anywhere” for general instructions or to find information on accessing resources such as Canvas, VoiceThread, and Zoom.
Ergonomic Workspace
Employees are strongly encouraged to maintain an ergonomically appropriate and safe home workspace. Here are some resources that may assist you while working from home:
- Workstation Ergonomics & Injury Prevention
- Office Ergonomics Design Checklist
- Computer & Desk Stretches
Email Mark Guglioti, associate professor of Physical Therapy, at mgugliot@nyit.edu for additional workspace assessments and guidance.
Managing Remote Workers and Resources
We encourage everyone to utilize the wide variety of resources offered by New York Tech!
Resources for Managing Remote Workers
- Success in a Remote Workplace (Note: This link is a .pptx PowerPoint file that includes a recording.)
- LinkedIn Learning Resources on Managing Remote Teams – login or request membership by emailing academicaffairs@nyit.edu.
- Best Practices for Managing Remote Employees
- Helping Remote Workers Avoid Loneliness and Burnout
Additional Training
Training and resources are available on various topics, including remote work and technology. Employees can access these training opportunities and resources from LinkedIn Learning, UnitedHealthcare, and New York Tech Zoom.
Virtual Training for Remote Working – Optimize working remotely and discover how to be productive and stay connected when working from home or other remote environments.