“A subset of alternative work options where work is conducted at an off-site location and the employee uses telecommunications technology, including computers, video, and telephone systems, fax machines and high-speed hook-ups for data transfers.” (Kossek)
“Work, esp. at home, communicating electronically with one’s employer, etc., by computer, fax, and telephone.” (Abate, 2003).
An alternative term for teleworking (see teleworking below.) (Bailey & Kurland, 2002).
“Periodic work out of a principal office, one or more days per week either at home, a client’s site, or in a telework center” (p. 1).
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