work-from-home
Office at residence
Work-from-home describes employment performed at one's residence rather than at an employer's premises: work-from-home jobs, a work-from-home arrangement.
The term gained currency with the rise of internet connectivity and became ubiquitous during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Often abbreviated WFH.
As a verb phrase without hyphens: I work from home three days a week.
Distant or controller
- telecommuteWork away from office
- hybridThing of mixed parentage
- laptopPortable hinged computer
- video callReal-time visual telecommunication
Zoom · commute-free · VPN · hotspot · time zone · asynchronous · Slack · bandwidth
Ability to adapt easily
- pajamasSleepwear set
- isolationComplete separation from others
- boundariesLines marking separation
- self-disciplineRegulating one's own behavior
distraction · productivity · burnout · routine · schedule · autonomy · childcare · pets
Furniture for writing
- ergonomic chairSeating designed for comfort
- monitorDisplay or supervisor
- standing deskElevated work surface
- spare roomExtra bedroom for visitors
kitchen table · lighting · setup · clutter · background · ring light · cable management · dual screen
State of lacking companions
- virtual happy hourRemote social drinking event
- collaborationJoint intellectual work
- coworkerFellow employee
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
team bonding · Zoom fatigue · check-in · networking · camaraderie · disconnect · office gossip · face-to-face
One who employs others
- mandateFormal authoritative directive
- stipendFixed regular payment
- allowanceFixed periodic payment
- eligibilityState of meeting criteria
agreement · guidelines · equipment · reimbursement · tax deduction · contract · attendance · performance review
remote
Distant or controller
- telecommuteWork away from office
- hybridThing of mixed parentage
- laptopPortable hinged computer
video call · Zoom · commute-free · VPN · hotspot · time zone · asynchronous · Slack · bandwidth · headset
flexibility
Ability to adapt easily
- pajamasSleepwear set
- isolationComplete separation from others
- boundariesLines marking separation
self-discipline · distraction · productivity · burnout · routine · schedule · autonomy · childcare · pets · loungewear
desk
Furniture for writing
- ergonomic chairSeating designed for comfort
- monitorDisplay or supervisor
- standing deskElevated work surface
spare room · kitchen table · lighting · setup · clutter · background · ring light · cable management · dual screen · office furniture
loneliness
State of lacking companions
- virtual happy hourRemote social drinking event
- collaborationJoint intellectual work
- coworkerFellow employee
team bonding · communication · Zoom fatigue · check-in · networking · camaraderie · disconnect · office gossip · face-to-face · rapport
employer
One who employs others
eligibility · agreement · guidelines · equipment · reimbursement · tax deduction · contract · attendance · performance review · accountability
work-from-homein-office
Currently holding power
on-site · on-premises · in the field · in-person · factory floor
work-from-homecorporate office
Company's central administrative location
open-plan office · workplace · office job · nine-to-five · factory floor