Remote Work Glossary

Work performed outside a traditional office, typically from home or any location with internet.

Working from your residence instead of commuting to an office.

A mix of working from home and working in an office, typically 2-3 days in each location.

100% remote work with no requirement to visit a physical office.

A company that allows remote work but may prefer or incentivize office presence.

Work style where team communication doesn't require everyone to be online simultaneously.

Company culture that defaults to asynchronous communication, with meetings as the exception.

A team whose members work from different geographic locations rather than a central office.

Work schedule where employees choose their own start and end times within certain guidelines.

Specific hours when all team members must be available, typically for meetings and collaboration.

Work arrangements that accommodate employees across different timezones without requiring odd hours.

Working four days per week instead of five, typically with the same pay.

Self-employed worker hired for specific projects or periods, not a permanent employee.

Self-employed work where you take on projects from multiple clients rather than one employer.

A company that legally employs workers on behalf of another company, handling payroll and compliance.

Ownership shares or options to buy shares in your employer's company.

Paid time off policy with no fixed number of vacation days per year.

Company funding provided to set up or improve your home workspace.

Annual allowance for professional development like courses, books, and conferences.

Someone who works remotely while traveling and living in different locations.

Shared office spaces that remote workers can use instead of working from home.

Periodic in-person gatherings where remote teams meet for collaboration and bonding.

Geographic limitations on where an employee can work from, often for legal or tax reasons.

Company support for obtaining a work visa to legally work in a different country.