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teleworking

British

/ ˈtɛlɪˌwɜːkɪŋ /

noun

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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teleworker

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The option of teleworking seems the logical answer.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

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

The FAA said it expects agency employees who are regularly teleworking to be in offices at least three days per week.

From Reuters • Jul. 20, 2023

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