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teleworking

British  
/ ˈtɛlɪˌwɜːkɪŋ /

noun

  1. Also called: telecommuting.  the use of home computers, telephones, etc, to enable a person to work from home while maintaining contact with colleagues, customers, or a central office

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That may run into resistance from workers in France, who repeatedly walked out in 2024 to defend teleworking.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

Indeed, a 2022 survey by the Congressional Budget Office found 22 percent of federal workers teleworking, compared to 25 percent in the private sector.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2025

Last year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that around 28% of private-sector establishments had employees teleworking some or all the time, and other research indicates that that percentage may be too low.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2024

“We need changes in the transportation sector, along with policies to reduce demand for transport — like teleworking, walkable neighborhoods and good public transportation.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 13, 2023

Transportation Department said on Thursday they expect teleworking government employees to boost in-person work, part of the Biden administration's return-to-office efforts.

From Reuters • Jul. 20, 2023

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