KSU’s Telework & Office Sharing Initiative

Program Summary

Workspace DescriptionFaculty Full time‐Telework

Faculty work exclusively from home office; are expected to come to campus for meetings and classes as needed

No permanent, reserved office on either campus; faculty use touchdown and hoteling spaces as needed

Office Sharing(Two desk model)

Two people share one office; will typically be in the office at same time, each working at different desks

Best for people who collaborate on joint initiatives and share expectations around noise and cleanliness

Office Sharing/Telework Model (One desk model)

Two people share one office; each person has sole, exclusive rights to office on set days of the week (e.g. Monday/Wednesday); individuals can

trade off‐ as needed and as works for both of them Participants share a desk and computer, but maintain separate log in‐ and

password Best for people who only need dedicated office space two three‐ days/week due to meetings, part time‐ telework arrangements, and service on

other campus

Office Sharing/Telework Model(Team model)

Three ten‐ people in same space Each person has storage option in the building to store personal belongings Only available for some departments/buildings at this time

TouchdownSpaces

Access to spaces where employees can work for short periods of time using their smartphones, tablets, or laptops and possibly shared computers. Ideal for catching up on email, text messages, and phone calls and for meeting preparation.

First come first served‐ ‐ ‐ (no reservations)

HotelingSpaces

Individual, reservation based‐ offices Can be used by any individual needing a private office for an hour or a day Reserve via individual departments

PrivateMeetingRooms

Reservation‐based meeting and conference rooms Can be used by any individual needing a private meeting space for an hour or a

day Reserve via Event Management Services

KSU’s

KSU’s Telework and Office Sharing Initiative Matrix

Full ti‐ meTelework

Office Sharing ‐two desk model

Office Sharing ‐one desk model

Office Sharing –team model

TouchdownSpaces

Compatibility with TeleworkFull time‐ telework Required No No No YesPart time‐ telework N/A Yes Yes Yes Yes

StoragePermanent, reserved office? No Yes Yes Yes YesPermanent, reserved desk? No Yes Yes Yes YesSole access to locked file cabinets or storage?

Limited Yes Yes Yes Limited

Private, ad‐hoc meeting spaceAccess to touchdown spaces? Yes Yes Yes Yes YesAccess to hoteling offices? Yes Yes Yes Yes YesAccess to private meeting rooms? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Employee PerksTechnology package Yes Limited Limited Limited LimitedEnhanced work life‐ balance Yes Yes Yes Yes YesCollaborative work spa‐ ce Limited Yes Yes Yes Yes