The flexible work policy is formalized in a regulation issued in April by Administrative and Bureaucratic Reforms Ministry, which permits civil servants to work from their office, home or other approved locations for up to two days a week, provided certain conditions are met.

The policy is to be implemented at the discretion of each agency or institution according to operational needs.

In addition to workplace flexibility, the regulation also allows for dynamic work schedules, including shift work, as long as civil servants meet weekly performance targets and the mandatory 37.5-hour workweek.

To be eligible for flexible work, civil servants must meet criteria such as proven performance, the availability of supporting infrastructure and approval from supervisors.

Certain roles are excluded from the arrangement, including positions that require constant supervision, in-person interaction or specialized equipment, as are new hires, employees under disciplinary sanctions and civil servants working under the Indonesian Military, the National Police or the Defense Ministry.

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