The New Rules for Staff Office Hours at Church

Published: Oct. 11, 2022, 10 a.m.

https://youtu.be/27QDgjCZK2U
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\nCan a church staff work entirely from home? Should the church maintain consistent office hours where staff are at their desks? Thom and Sam discuss the new rules for staff office hours. While there is more flexibility today, office hours are not necessarily a thing of the past.\xa0
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\n \tWe examined this issue back in 2016. Much has changed!
\n \tTrust is paramount. Don't make requirements because of a lack of trust in your team.
\n \tDon't make a rule for everyone to deal with individual problems.
\n \tSome required office hours are likely necessary for things like staff meetings.
\n \tEven if you work from home a lot, living in the community is more important than ever.
\n \tPeople like flexibility, but everyone also needs accountability.\xa0
\n \tThe more you work from home, the more your sacrifice creativity, teamwork, and community.
\n \tThe more office hours you require, the more you might miss out on good candidates.
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\n \tLogos
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\n \tRainer on Leadership Episode #258 - \u201cWhy You Should Consider Not Requiring Office Hours for Ministerial Staff\u201d
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\n \tLive Your Truth and Other Lies by Alisa Childers
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\n \tTyndale House Publishers
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