HR Glossary

What is Telecommuting?

Working from a location outside the employer's office using telecommunications technology, historically used to describe periodic work-from-home arrangements where the employee maintains a primary office presence but works remotely on select days.

Why it matters in hiring

Telecommuting comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

Related terms starting with T

• Talent Rediscovery
• Tax-Free Childcare
• TDS - Tax Deducted at Source
• Technical Training
• Termination Letter
• TFSA - Tax-Free Savings Account (Canada)
• The Code on Wages, 2019
• The Industrial Relations Code, 2020

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