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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I left APS as a Syphax staffer (in IT/Network) after 5 years primarily because they ended the telework policy. I would have been fine going in 3 days a week, but they need to remain competitive with companies in some administrative roles. This is one of the areas where Syphax usually gets it wrong, because their “C-level” people have tunnel vision when it comes to working in any role that isn’t focused on academics, and simply treat any operational role the same way. That’s why you get stuff like “paid winter/spring break off.” It was nice to have that time off, but operationally it made no sense. Finance people need to close their books at the end of the year. IT people need to be deploying patches and upgrades. It felt super patronizing to me.

If they actually listened to what their people wanted and made a real common sense policy around telework for people whose jobs make sense being done remotely, or in cases where it’s competitive to offer that as a perk, this wouldn’t even be a discussion because the district would have the actual talent they need to complete their priorities. [b]Nobody complains about telework when the work is actually getting done.[/b][/quote]

Yes. That's the point I was trying to make above earlier....that 100% teleworking isn't "working" for APS and it isn't working as well as at least some in-person work at some companies; and people are trying to be lured back, if not required back, into the office for good reasons.

Syphax departments are not working effectively - especially with each other - and individuals aren't available when other individuals need them. While you should still be as easily reached via phone or email regardless of where you are working from, that's not how it's playing out.  Until Duran can get his people working well together, he needs to limit the WFH (AND all the extra paid time off).[/quote]

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