| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fully remote | Work entirely from home or any location |
| hybrid | Mix of office days and remote days |
| on-site / in-office | Required to work at the company office |
| async-first | Default communication is asynchronous (messages, docs, not live calls) |
| overlap hours | Hours when distributed team members are all available |
| time zone alignment | Working hours compatible with the team's location |