Telecommuting

usgb/ˌtelikəˈmjuːtɪŋ/
noun

The practice of working from home, using technology to communicate and share information with your office.

Due to coronavirus outbreak, many employees are telecommuting to ensure social distancing.
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Often appears as...

  • telecommuting opportunity
  • telecommuting position

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Technical

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Common Collocations

Often used with words like 'opportunity', 'position', or 'allow' to discuss job arrangements.

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The new IT position is a telecommuting opportunity.
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Pandemic Shift

Became more common during health crises for safety reasons.

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Since the pandemic started, telecommuting has been mandatory.
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Tech-Dependent

Requires reliable technology like computers and the internet.

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You'll need high-speed internet for effective telecommuting.
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