Instructions for Test 3: Work-From-Home Policy at CNAQ

Part 1: Complete the LinkedIn Learning course Establishing Work from Home Policies by Mike Gutman

Test 3 can be completed in advance and during class on November 30^th.  It is recommended to complete most of Test 3 in advance and use the class time for final revisions.  You will be provided two hours during class on Tuesday, November 30th to complete Test 3.  Computer labs for November 30^th, will be announced shortly.

Complete the LinkedIn Learning course “Establishing Work from Home Policies” by Mike Gutman.

To access LinkedIn Learning, go to:

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/

1. Create an account (if you don't already have one) using your CNAQ email address – it is free.

 

2. Use the student guide in D2L, to register as a CNAQ student (you may already have a LinkedIn Learning account and may not need to do this.

 

3. Search for the course “Establishing Work from Home Policies” by Mike Gutman

 

4. Complete the 28-minute training course in LinkedIn Learning.

 

5. Do not skip portions of the course as it is mandatory to receive the course certificate, and to complete part 2 of Test 3.

 

6. Take notes during the course, to assist you with Part 2 of Test 3.

 

7. Download the certificate from LinkedIn Learning.

 

8. Post the completed certificate in D2L Dropbox.  This completes Part 1 of Test 3.

Complete a Draft Work-From-Home Policy for a Company in Qatar using the Policy Template provided.  

Using the Policy Template provided in class and in D2L, write a basic Work-From-Home Policy.  Procedures are NOT required.

Use the following resource as an inspiration for the work-from-home guidelines: https://www.marhaba.qa/qatar-covid-19-update-ministry-issues-work-from-home-guidelines/ and the sample work-from-home policy provided.

The overall goal for any policy is for the design to be simple, consistent, and easy to use.  Often a template is used within an organization.  You will use a template for your basic work-from-home policy.

a. Policies are written in clear, concise, simple language.  Minimum verbiage should be used.  Should be simple enough to understand by a new employee.

 

b. Policy statements address what is the rule rather than how to implement the rule.

 

c. Policies should represent a consistent, logical framework for action.

Please use the policy template to create your Work-from-home Policy.

1. Policy Administration:  Includes policy title, effective date, policy number, policy approvals.

2. Definitions:  Definitions of terms (as needed).  Explain language that may be vague or confusing.

3. Purpose of the Policy:  A concise statement for the rationale for the policy, including, if appropriate, reference to other documents, links, and other policies.

4. Policy Scope:  Exactly who the policy applies to and the consequences for non-compliance.

5. Policy Details:  Provide additional details related to the policy (rule).

6. Policy Owner:  The office and specific individual position title that should be contacted for interpretations, resolution of problems, and special situations.  Who’s in charge of the policy.

7. Policy Authority:  The highest administrative or academic officer or group authorizing the policy. If appropriate, one might also note the next required review date.

8. Related Policies/References: For more Information: Information about related policies.

9. Implementation Procedures: Reference to detailed procedures that are recommended in order to carry out the intent of the policy. This is a reference only.  You do not need to provide specific procedures.

a. Certificate of LinkedIn Learning course as per above.

 

b. Basic Work-From-Home Policy for a Company in Qatar using the Course Policy Template.