Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) promotes flexible working arrangements as part of its commitment to energy efficiency, environmental sustainability, and employee productivity. As a Conservation University, UNNES integrates workplace flexibility and digital service optimization into its institutional operations to reduce unnecessary commuting while maintaining the quality of academic activities and public services.
Flexible Work Arrangement Policy
UNNES has established Circular Letter Number B/8587/UN37/EP/2023, which allows lecturers and educational staff to work remotely (telecommuting) under certain conditions. This arrangement provides flexibility in carrying out institutional duties without requiring constant physical presence on campus.
In 2025, UNNES also issued Circular Letter Number B/25888/UN37/KP.06.06/2025, dated 19 December 2025, concerning the implementation of flexible working arrangements (Work From Anywhere/WFA) for university employees. The policy authorized work units to implement a combination of WFA and Work From Office (WFO) for three working days, from 29 to 31 December 2025.
Under this arrangement, unit leaders were responsible for distributing employees between WFA and WFO proportionally. WFA was prioritized for employees whose administrative duties could be completed through online or digital platforms without requiring physical attendance at the office. Employees working remotely were required to complete online attendance procedures and meet their daily performance targets.
Condensed Working Schedule and Digital Work Practices
In addition to remote working arrangements, several university units have adopted condensed working schedules to optimize working hours and reduce commuting frequency. This practice supports more efficient workplace operations while maintaining productivity and service quality.
UNNES also encourages the use of digital platforms for academic and administrative activities. Through the Electronic Learning Aid (ELENA) elena.unnes.ac.id, UNNES’s Learning Management System (LMS), lecturers and students can access course materials, participate in online discussions, submit assignments, and support other learning activities digitally. Lecturers and students are also permitted to conduct courses online up to four times per semester, providing greater flexibility in academic activities and reducing the need for frequent campus travel.
Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Mobility
These flexible working practices form part of UNNES’s efforts to integrate conservation principles into institutional management. By facilitating remote work, optimizing working schedules, and utilizing digital platforms, UNNES seeks to reduce unnecessary employee commuting and campus operational energy consumption while maintaining organizational performance and service continuity.
