arbetehemmas

Arbetehemmas (also written arbetehemmas) is a Swedish term used to describe the practice of performing work from one's home. It combines arbete (work) with hemma (at home) and is sometimes used to describe remote work arrangements or telework, though more common terms in Swedish include distansarbete, arbete hemma, or hemarbete. The term appears in media, policy discussions, and organizational documents addressing how employees perform tasks outside a traditional office, often enabled by information and communications technology such as laptops, mobile devices, cloud services, and video conferencing.

The concept covers full-time or part-time remote work, either as a permanent arrangement or a hybrid model where work is conducted partly at home and partly at the workplace. Reported benefits include flexibility, improved work-life balance, access to a wider talent pool, and reduced commuting. Challenges include maintaining productivity and collaboration, data security, and ensuring a safe work environment.

In a Swedish context, employers have responsibilities under general work environment legislation to conduct risk assessments for home-based work and to provide appropriate support and equipment. Employees have rights to reasonable accommodations and to limits on after-hours work, depending on sector and contract.

The term is relatively less standardized than other expressions for remote work, and its prominence varies by region and industry.