What do you call it when you work for a corporation but aren’t based in the same place as its headquarters. Writer Michael Erard believes that the term working remotely doesn’t really characterize it, and instead has suggested working in place. This...
moofer n.—Gloss: a person who works in a variety of places and not just in an office. Note: Coined by Microsoft from Mobile Out of Office. «“Working from home” has negative connotations. Become a “moofer” instead. A moofer (“Mobile Out of Office”)...
hoteling n.— «Currently about 300 of its 415 trademark attorneys are teleworking and hoteling. The latter means they work from home most of the time and are required to come into the office once a week for anywhere from one hour to one day. They...
coworking n.— «Then an acquaintance told Winard about “coworking.” The idea was simple: A bunch of people—telecommuters, freelancers and anyone else who doesn’t report to work every day—share an office space instead of working alone.» —“Arising...
