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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Other Word Forms

• teleworker noun

Example Sentences

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

“So government offices are encouraging teleworking,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

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

“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

The Federal Aviation Administration and Transportation Department said last month they expect teleworking government employees to boost in-person work.

From Reuters