Remote working will become an essential element of work organization at the University of Stuttgart. University management and the staff council are committed to implementing this transformational process. A provisional regulation governing remote working came into effect on Monday, August 1, 2022. Over time, these new regulations will be supplemented with responses to questions frequently asked by university members (FAQs).
Extension of the service agreement until March 31, 2026
The regulation governing remote working (OrtsUA) was extended until March 31, 2026 (unchanged in content). Discussions on a final service agreement will take place in the first half of 2025 between the university management and the Staff Council.
Regulations for remote working are the start of a process
Working from home is working within one's own four walls, mobile working means that you can work at locations other than the university. The term remote working ("OrtsUA") covers both of these. The university aims to encourage this flexible work form, it is an offer for employees. University management and the staff council emphasize that remote working must always be agreed in consultation with your supervisor. Telecommuting options remain in place.
This regulation marks the beginning of a transformational phase, where employees will be involved in the process of reaching a long-term agreement. Overall, this process will aid the further development of work organization at the University of Stuttgart, taking into account the wide range of operational fields and both official and personal factors. Support services such as training courses, information, and feedback measures, will also be part of this process.