在宅ワーク推進
政府は在宅ワーク推進に向けた新たなガイドラインを発表した。
The government announced new guidelines aimed at promoting remote work.
The act of encouraging or implementing policies to support working from home as a standard or preferred work arrangement.
企業は在宅ワーク推進により、従業員の満足度向上と生産性の向上が期待できる。
Companies can expect improved employee satisfaction and productivity by promoting remote work.
新型コロナウイルスの流行をきっかけに、在宅ワーク推進が加速した。
The promotion of remote work accelerated following the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.
Often used in corporate, governmental, or policy contexts to describe initiatives or strategies to increase the adoption of telecommuting.
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Pro Tip
Contextual Nuance
在宅ワーク推進 often implies a top-down effort (e.g., corporate policy or government initiative), whereas 在宅勤務 alone refers to the act itself. Contrast with 出社 (going to the office) to highlight the shift in work culture.
Gold Rule
Policy vs. Practice
Use 在宅ワーク推進 when discussing frameworks, laws, or corporate strategies. Use 在宅ワーク or 在宅勤務 when referring to the practice itself.
Word Origin
在宅 (zaitaku) means 'working from home' (literally 'staying at home + work'), ワーク (wāku) is a loanword from English 'work', and 推進 (suishin) means 'promotion' or 'advancement'. The compound emerged in the 2010s as remote work became more common in Japan, particularly accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Usage Notes
Used in formal reports, corporate policies, and government initiatives. Often paired with terms like デジタル化 (digitalization) or 柔軟な働き方 (flexible work styles). The term emphasizes systemic or policy-driven support rather than individual preference.