Say it like this
- We offer full remote work to our engineers.
- Our team is split between remote work and office days.
- Remote work has improved our hiring reach across different regions.
Use it at work
Describing a job
- The role is fully remote work.
- Remote work lets us hire across Europe.
Making it work
- With remote work, written updates matter more.
- Let's meet in person once a quarter.
In an interview
- How do you support remote work here?
- I've done remote work for five years.
Don't say this
Remote work is a noun, not a verb. Use 'work remotely' (adverb) or 'do remote work' (verb + noun) instead.
Don't mix it up
| Term | What it is | Who writes or uses it | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| remote work | Working away from the office | Employees | Fully remote |
| hybrid work | Some office, some home | Employees | Mixed |
| distributed team | Team spread across places | Managers | Remote setups |
Practice
Try it
4 quick exercises
1. Your manager asks about your work arrangement. What do you say?
2. Our company recently updated its _______ to allow engineers to work from anywhere.
3. Which sentence uses remote work correctly?
4. Rewrite this using remote work: 'We want to let people work from home if they want to, but they should come in sometimes.'
Say it out loud
Phrase 1 of 3
"We offer full remote work to our engineers."
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More about remote work
Real examples(3)
- in a job posting
"This position offers flexible remote work options, allowing you to work from home up to three days per week."
- in a team meeting
"Since we started remote work last year, our productivity metrics have actually improved."
- in a standup
"I will be doing remote work from Tokyo next month, but I will join all the standups at 6 PM local time."
More mistakes(2)
Handle with care. Remote work is a noun phrase, not a verb. Do not say 'I remote work the project.' Say 'I work remotely' or 'I do remote work.'
- ✕Remote work is only for senior developers.✓Remote work is available for engineers at all levels.
Remote work is not a job level or role; it is a work arrangement available to many positions.
- ✕We decided to remote work the deadline.✓We decided to push the deadline because of remote work challenges.
Remote work cannot be used as a verb meaning to handle or manage something. Use proper verbs like push, delay, or address.
Other forms(3)
- remote work noun
"Remote work requires good internet connectivity and communication tools."
- remote adjective
"A remote position means you work outside the office."
- remotely adverb
"She works remotely three days a week."
Often used with(5)
- fully remote work · Work arrangement where employees work from home or any location 100 percent of the time.
- hybrid remote work · A mix of working from home and working in the office on specified days.
- remote work policy · Company guidelines and rules about when, where, and how employees can work remotely.
- remote work setup · The equipment, space, and tools an employee needs to work effectively from home.
- enable remote work · Provide the tools, policies, and support that allow employees to work remotely.
Similar words(3)
- work from home (WFH) · More casual and specific to working from your home; remote work is broader and can include coworking spaces.
- telework · Older, more formal term; remote work is now the standard term in tech.
- flexible work · More general term for any flexible work arrangement; remote work specifically means not in the office.
Opposites(3)
- office work
- on-site work
- in-office
Questions(4)
- What does remote work mean in tech companies?
- Remote work means performing your job duties from a location outside the company office, usually from home. In tech, remote work is common because most tasks can be done with a computer and internet connection. Companies use tools like Slack, Zoom, GitHub, and Google Workspace to keep remote teams connected and productive.
- Is remote work the same as work from home?
- Remote work is broader than work from home. Work from home (WFH) specifically means working from your home, while remote work can include working from home, coworking spaces, coffee shops, or any location outside the office. Remote work is the umbrella term used in most company policies and job postings.
- How do I talk about remote work in an interview?
- You can ask about remote work arrangements directly: 'What is your remote work policy?' or 'Is this role fully remote or hybrid?' You can also share your preference: 'I am looking for a role with remote work options' or 'I would prefer a fully remote position.' Employers expect these questions.
- What is the difference between remote work and hybrid work?
- Remote work typically means working outside the office most or all of the time. Hybrid work means alternating between office days and remote days, such as working in the office Monday through Wednesday and remotely Thursday and Friday. Both arrangements are common in tech.
