Flexible Working

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Definition

Working whenever, wherever you want—as long as it's basically 9-5 in your home office instead of the corporate office.

Example Usage

We offer flexible working, as long as you're available for the 6 AM meetings to accommodate our Singapore office.

Origin

Emerged in the 1980s, rapidly normalized post-2020 pandemic

Fun Fact

72% of employees prefer flexible work, yet 45% are still required to come to the office.

Source: Modern work arrangement terminology

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