WFH
Writing & Everyday abbreviation · Email and Office
| Stands for | Work from home |
|---|---|
| Categories | Writing & Everyday |
WFH stands for Work from home, an email and office abbreviation.
Describes doing one's job from home instead of an office, either occasionally or as a standing arrangement. The abbreviation became mainstream during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, when much of the office workforce shifted to remote work.
Example: I'm WFH tomorrow because the plumber is coming between 9 and 1.
Usage notes
It works as a verb ("I'm WFH"), a noun ("a WFH day") and an adjective ("WFH policy"). Fully remote jobs are done entirely outside the office, while hybrid work mixes office and home days. Related shorthand includes WFO (work from office), WFA (work from anywhere) and RTO (return to office). Tech workers used the term well before 2020.