telecommute

(verb)

To work from home, sometimes for part of a working day or week, using a computer connected to one's employer's network or the Internet.

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Examples of telecommute in the following topics:

  • The Psychology of Employee Satisfaction

    • Some research has found that flexible working arrangements, such as flextime and telecommuting, can have positive effects on job satisfaction, but the effects are primarily seen when employees have some control over their schedules.
    • Individuals who telecommute most of the work week are more satisfied with their jobs than are traditional employees who commute to a physical office location.
    • Flexible work arrangements, such as telecommuting, can have positive effects on employee satisfaction.