Remote work policy

Definition

Guidelines governing where and how employees can work, typically specifying hybrid, fully remote, or on-site requirements. It's basically a permission slip for adults who somehow need written authorization to work from their kitchen table.

Example Usage

The new remote work policy required full-time office presence, which was awkward since half the team had already moved to Denver.

Origin

Became formalized as a policy category around 2010s with growing remote work adoption.

Fun Fact

71% of employees want hybrid work as an option, yet many companies are forcing return-to-office mandates.

Source: Modern HR Policy

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