flexecutive
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flexecutive — (flecks.EK.yoo.tiv) n. An executive or professional whose hours and place of work are flexible. Example Citation: Against the Panglossian declarations of Third Wave theorists, who promise the empowerment as we all become telecommuting… … New words
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clockless worker — n. An employee who is willing to work at any time, day or night. Example Citation: The New Economy has set many formerly 9 to 5 companies on a slippery slope that has employees working late, then into the night, then all night. In most offices,… … New words
digital nomad — n. A person who uses technology, particularly wireless networking, to work without requiring an office or other fixed address. digital nomadism n. Example Citations: Gruber and Consalvo are digital nomads. They work clad in shorts, T shirts and… … New words
flexicurity — n. Labor practices that give companies the flexibility to fire workers as needed and offer fired workers the security of government backed benefits and retraining opportunities. adj. [Blend of flexibility and security.] Example Citations: It is… … New words
ghost work — (gohst wurk) n. After a round of layoffs or firings, the work that used to be done by the former employees and that must now be handled by the remaining staff. Example Citation: In an office haunted by the ghosts of laid off employees, those… … New words
homepreneur — n. An entrepreneur who creates and manages a home based business. Example Citations: Many people are eager to escape the corporate jungle to embark on the adventures of a home based business. But there are some unique obstacles that challenge… … New words
hot desk — n. A desk that is not assigned to a particular employee, but rather is available for use and can be reserved in advance by a mobile worker whenever they are required to be in the office. v. To reserve such a desk. Example Citation: And this is a… … New words
hotelling — (hoh.TEL.ing) pp. An office setup in which mobile workers do not have permanent desks or cubicles and so must reserve a workspace when they come into the office. Also: hoteling. Example Citation: Josh Paul wonders how you can miss an office when… … New words
