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Teleworking

Teleworking is a work arrangement in which some or all of the work is performed at an off-
site work site such as the home or in office space near home. When properly administered,
teleworking may serve to improve staff recruitment and retention, reduce absenteeism, and

provide employees with greater flexibility in meeting their job and family needs. Of equal
importance, teleworking supports NWF's mission by reducing the number of vehicle miles
traveled providing direct air quality, transportation and energy conversation benefits.

Approval
Vice Presidents or their designees have the authority to establish teleworking
arrangements, and are encouraged to give serious consideration to all reasonable requests.
However, arrangements should be approved only when it is in the best interest of NWF to
do so.

These steps should be followed:

1. Either the employee or the department may initiate the request.
2. The employee should complete the “Telework/Work at Home Employee Agreement”
before requesting an appointment with the supervisor to discuss the proposal.
3. Once all required signatures have been obtained, the employee should be given a copy
of the document, a copy should be retained by the supervisor, and the original should

be forwarded to the Human Resources Department (HR). Requests which have been
declined by the Vice President should also be forwarded to HR with an explanation as
to why the request was declined.
4. As questions arise, they should be directed to the appropriate resources listed below.

Employee Services and Building Facilities

Visitors in the Workplace

To provide for the safety and security of employees and the facilities at NWF, only authorized
visitors are allowed in the workplace. Restricting unauthorized visitors helps maintain safety

standards, protects against theft, ensures security of equipment, protects confidential
information, safeguards employee welfare, and avoids potential distractions and disturbances.
All visitors must enter NWF at a reception area if the office has one. Visitors to the

Headquarters location must check-in with the main receptionist. Authorized visitors will
receive directions or be escorted to their destination. You are responsible for the conduct and
safety of your visitors.