teleworks
Jobs from home
Teleworks means works remotely, typically from home rather than commuting to an office.
The term emphasizes the telecommunications technology that makes such arrangements possible—internet, video conferencing, phone systems.
She teleworks three days a week.
More common in formal or corporate contexts than the simpler "works from home."
Residential work area
- ergonomic chairSeating designed for comfort
- standing deskElevated work surface
- spare roomExtra bedroom for visitors
- kitchen tableFurniture for home meals
desk setup · coworking space · coffee shop · background noise · lighting · clutter · distractions · monitor stand
Software for distant computer control
- video conferencingReal-time audiovisual communication online
- VPNEncrypted network connection
- cloud computingInternet-delivered digital infrastructure
- ZoomVideo call platform
Slack · Microsoft Teams · screen sharing · digital workspace · broadband · Wi-Fi · headset · webcam
Position done from home
- distributed teamWorkers in separate locations
- contractorHired construction professional
- freelancerSelf-employed service provider
- digital nomadRoaming online professional
offshore · outsourcing · global workforce · talent pool · remote hiring · onboarding · performance metrics · accountability
Managing career and home
- flexible hoursAdjustable work schedule
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
- asynchronousNot happening together
- time zonesRegional clock-setting divisions
self-paced · independent work · core hours · personal time · family responsibilities · childcare · eldercare · boundary setting
State of lacking companions
- disconnectionState of being severed
- cabin feverDistress from extended confinement
- social interactionCommunication between people
- water coolerChilled beverage dispenser
team bonding · virtual happy hour · mental health · motivation · burnout · communication gaps · misunderstandings · belonging
home office
Residential work area
- ergonomic chairSeating designed for comfort
- standing deskElevated work surface
- spare roomExtra bedroom for visitors
desk setup · kitchen table · coworking space · coffee shop · background noise · lighting · clutter · distractions · monitor stand · keyboard
remote desktop
Software for distant computer control
- video conferencingReal-time audiovisual communication online
- VPNEncrypted network connection
- cloud computingInternet-delivered digital infrastructure
Zoom · Slack · Microsoft Teams · screen sharing · digital workspace · broadband · Wi-Fi · headset · webcam · dual monitors
remote job
Position done from home
- distributed teamWorkers in separate locations
- contractorHired construction professional
- freelancerSelf-employed service provider
digital nomad · offshore · outsourcing · global workforce · talent pool · remote hiring · onboarding · performance metrics · accountability · deliverables
work-life balance
Managing career and home
- flexible hoursAdjustable work schedule
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
- asynchronousNot happening together
time zones · self-paced · independent work · core hours · personal time · family responsibilities · childcare · eldercare · boundary setting · availability
loneliness
State of lacking companions
- disconnectionState of being severed
- cabin feverDistress from extended confinement
- social interactionCommunication between people
water cooler · team bonding · virtual happy hour · mental health · motivation · burnout · communication gaps · misunderstandings · belonging · engagement