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National Work from Home Week

October 9, 2017 6:02 AM·
Around 6.3 million Americans work at least one day per week at home — and that’s why today begins National Work from Home Week.

Around 6.3 million Americans work at least one day per week at home — and that’s why today begins National Work from Home Week.

Monday, October 9 — For many generations, weekday mornings have meant a routine of preparation, and then facing an ever-lengthening commute to work. However, a small but growing number of Americans are not in that situation — and that’s why today begins National Work from Home Week. Available mostly to so-called white-collar occupations, employers all over the country have found that technology has enabled grateful and motivated employees to perform necessary work without their physical presence in an office setting.

There are nearly 159 million civilian workers nationwide. Around 6.3 million, or 4.5 percent, work at least one day per week at home. A reported 30 percent do so while in pajamas. Nearly half of those working exclusively in their homes are self-employed.

You can find more facts about America from the U.S. Census Bureau online.

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Author: Michael Benjamin is a public affairs consultant and an editorial board member at The New York Post. He is a former contributing columnist to the NY Post, City and State NY and other publications. He is a former Member of the New York State Assembly (2003-2010) and once led the Bronx Board of Elections. Since leaving office, he has appeared as a commentator on TWC NY1, Bronxnet OPEN, Good Day NY, and Al Jazeera America. His columns and blog focus on corruption, government, education, politics, redistricting, nuclear energy and race. He holds a B.A. in political science from Syracuse University.