Homeworker: meaning, definitions and examples
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homeworker
[ ˈhoʊmˌwɜrkər ]
working remotely
A homeworker is an individual who works from home, often maintaining a flexible schedule and working independently. This term has become more prevalent with the rise of remote jobs and telecommuting. Homeworkers can be employed by a company, or they may be self-employed, working on freelance projects. The role of a homeworker can vary significantly depending on their profession, ranging from writers and designers to customer service agents and data analysts.
Synonyms
freelancer, home-based worker, remote worker, telecommuter.
Examples of usage
- Many companies now hire homeworkers to save on office space.
- As a homeworker, I enjoy the flexibility to set my own hours.
- During the pandemic, a significant number of workers transitioned to being homeworkers.
- My sister is a homeworker who manages her graphic design business from home.
Translations
Translations of the word "homeworker" in other languages:
🇵🇹 trabalhador em casa
🇮🇳 घरेलू श्रमिक
🇩🇪 Heimarbeiter
🇮🇩 pekerja rumahan
🇺🇦 домашній працівник
🇵🇱 pracownik domowy
🇯🇵 在宅勤務者
🇫🇷 travailleur à domicile
🇪🇸 trabajador desde casa
🇹🇷 evden çalışan
🇰🇷 재택 근무자
🇸🇦 عامل منزلي
🇨🇿 domácí pracovník
🇸🇰 domáci pracovník
🇨🇳 居家工作者
🇸🇮 domači delavec
🇮🇸 heima starfsmaður
🇰🇿 үйдегі жұмысшы
🇬🇪 სახლში მომუშავე
🇦🇿 evdə çalışan
🇲🇽 trabajador desde casa
Etymology
The term 'homeworker' originated in the late 20th century as remote work began to gain popularity, especially with advancements in technology that made it easier for individuals to work away from a traditional office environment. The rise of the internet in the 1990s opened new avenues for working from home, leading to the use of this term. Prior to this, many similar roles were simply defined as freelance or self-employed work. The shift towards a more digital, globally-connected workforce has transformed the traditional workplace, and 'homeworker' has become an essential term to describe a growing demographic of workers who leverage technology to increase both productivity and work-life balance. Post-2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of homeworkers exploded, leading to an even more widespread acceptance and normalization of this work arrangement.