Date
Friday
Jun
27

June 27

National Work From Home Day

Celebrate National Work from Home Day - embrace the flexibility, ditch the commute and enjoy the comfort of your own home office!

Type
Day

Introduction

Gear up to celebrate the ultimate teleworker's dream, National Work From Home Day, taking place annually on June 27! Originating in the early 2000s, this day encourages employees to embrace the flexibility and productivity that working from home can offer. It's a perfect time to explore new levels of efficiency, and the best part? You get to trade in your work attire for cozy pajamas and skip the rush-hour traffic. Let's seize the day and take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to celebrate the joys of the home office environment! Who knew working could be this comfy!

National Work From Home Day Timeline

1970s
Telecommuting Beginnings
The concept of telecommuting, an early form of working from home, began to be explored as a potential solution to traffic, pollution, and urban decay.
1980s
Technology Enables WFH
Advancements in telecommunication technology, such as fax machines and dial-up internet, made remote work more feasible for a broader range of jobs.
1995
Telework Enhancement Act
The US federal government's "Telework Enhancement Act" enabled civil servants to work remotely, setting a precedent for other organizations.
2005
Rise of Freelance Economy
The rise of the freelance economy and independent contracting led to an increase in the number of people working from home.
2010
First National WFH Day
The first National Work from Home Day was celebrated, promoting the benefits and possibilities of remote work.
2020
COVID-19 WFH Surge
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, working from home became the new norm for many employees around the globe, further emphasizing the importance of this day.

How to Celebrate National Work From Home Day

1

Showcase your home office

Share a picture of your workspace on social media using the hashtags #WorkFromHomeDay or #MyHomeOffice. Show us your comfy desk chair, coffee setup, or even a cute pet who shares your space!

2

Try a virtual team building activity

Organize a fun, remote team-building event for you and your colleagues. It can be as simple as a virtual coffee break, or more involved like an online escape room or trivia game.

3

Host a home office tour on Zoom

Invite your colleagues for a virtual tour of your home workspaces. It can be a great icebreaker, help improve team bonding, and generate ideas for optimizing each others' work-from-home setups.

4

Think about ergonomics

Spend the day analyzing and improving your work from home setup. It's important that your workspace is set up to prevent strain and injury, so think about desk height, monitor position, and ensure you have a supportive chair.

5

Pamper yourself while working

Make the most of working from home by incorporating some self-care activities into your day. Have a long lunch, take a walk around the park in the afternoon, or even squeeze in a quick workout during a break.

Why We Love National Work From Home Day

A

Home Comfort

Work From Home Day allows us to completely immerse ourselves in the comforts of our personal space while working. It eliminates the need for business attire and commuting, allowing us to carry out our tasks in cozy pajamas!

B

Greater Flexibility

This day highlights the excellent flexibility work from home offers. Breaking away from traditional work structures and time constraints allows us to plan our day in a way that is most productive and suitable to our personal lifestyle.

C

Improves Work-Life Balance

Working from the comforts of our homes often results in a better work-life balance. We can easily spend quality time with our family, take care of personal obligations, and engage in self-care activities that can help enhance our overall well-being while not compromising on work.