Remote work is a flexible work style where you work outside a traditional office environment. It comes in many forms depending on a company’s size, stage, and philosophy.

At one extreme, employees may work from home occasionally. At the other end of the spectrum, fully remote employees stop commuting entirely and work whenever and wherever they’re most productive.

This article outlines how and why people work remotely, how to find a remote job, common misconceptions about remote work and the different types of remote companies.

People and companies work remotely because of the benefits it provides to both parties.