FlexWork Program (formerly Future of Work)
Work Groups
We are in the process of updating this website to reflect the new FlexWork program. For more information about the FlexWork program, refer to the UCOP FlexWork program all-staff message and the UCOP FlexWork Program FAQ.
Phase 2: Transition, implementation, intentional culture change
Core Team
The core team will plan, coordinate, direct, and implement FOW activities including leadership recommendations and overall approach.
Members: Thera Kalmijn (Lead), Heather Baptista, Callale Concon, Shirley Bittlingmeier, Bernadette Green, Steve Murray, Nancy Pluzdrak, Lalitha Sankaran, Michelle Simms, Calvin Turner, and Merideth Wakeman
Phase 1: Define FOW program and begin re-opening, phased return to on-site operations
Core Team
The core team will plan, coordinate, direct, and implement FOW activities including leadership recommendations and overall approach.
Members: Thera Kalmijn (Lead), Heather Baptista, Shirley Bittlingmeier, Deanna Geddie, Steve Murray, Nancy Pluzdrak, Michelle Simms, Calvin Turner, and Merideth Wakeman
Culture and Connectivity
Foster a workplace environment that enhances the employees’ experiences based on the organizational need and where employees feel respected, appreciated and valued.
Members: Merideth Wakeman (Lead), Ruchi Aggarwal (APISA), Heather Baptista, Kimberly Boral, Carol Lake (OPSA), Julienne Marie Palbusa (NAIPISA), Phil Pena (PACSW), Nancy Pluzdrak, and Belinda Vea (LaSA)
HR Guidelines and Practices
Ensure HR policies/practices align with and support the FOW program (compensation, eligibility for remote/hybrid, telecommuting guidelines, ergo, workforce management).
Members: Nancy Pluzdrak (Lead), Juveria Aleem, Karen Arnold, Shannon Brooks, Jackie D’Orio, Brett Henrikson, JJ Lermas, Brad Niess, Felicia Poe, Annie Prozan, and Neil Ramos
Space Planning and Technology
Ensure workplace meets needs of FOW program design (stacking plan/space assignments, furniture, space recharge model, parking, on-site standard equipment, hoteling software and support); identify and address unique technology needs and support.
Members: Steve Murray / Shirley Bittlingmeier (Leads), Paul Anderson, Ruby Antonio, Shannon Brooks, Darryl Brown, Mimi Chin, Andrea Everett, Erik Freitag, Deanna Geddie, Barbara Heilmann, Randy Kemish, Jihee Lee, Matt Linzer, Loreaner Lopez, Brad Niess, Marc Rios, Debbie Santiago, Mark Schneider, Gale Sheean-Remotto, Pikka Sodhi, Tera Urias, and Jason Williams