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<br />CITY COUNCIL <br />AGENDA ITEM 1K <br /> <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: Meg Sawyer, Human Resources and Communications Manager <br /> <br />MEETING DATE: December 13, 2021 <br /> <br />TOPIC: Flexible Work Arrangement Policy <br /> <br />VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 <br /> <br /> <br />INTRODUCTION <br />In an effort to create a work environment that helps the City of Lino Lakes attract the best <br />talent and improve employee retention, staff is requesting Council approval on the newly <br />created Flexible Work Arrangement policy. <br /> <br /> <br />BACKGROUND <br />The City’s goal is to maintain or improve employee productivity while providing employees <br />scheduling options that encourage a productive, healthy and safe workplace; and helps <br />employees effectively integrate and manage their work and personal life responsibilities, and <br />can enhance their overall well-being and improve job satisfaction. <br /> <br />By allowing employees to have a better work-life balance, we are encouraging them to <br />become more fulfilled in their personal lives, as well as having them hold their work in much <br />higher regard. An increase in employee happiness, engagement, and morale means <br />employees that are more productive. <br /> <br />Flexible work arrangements will be offered to designated employees as determined by the <br />City Administrator. Flexible work arrangements are not appropriate for all employees or <br />positions and no employee is entitled or guaranteed the opportunity for a flexible work <br />arrangement. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff is recommending approval of the Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. <br /> <br /> <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />Flexible Work Arrangement Policy