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in-person work

/ɪnˈpɜːrˌsɑːn ˈwɜːrk/ · in-per·son ·work
noun
  1. face-to-face work or employment, as opposed to remote work. After the pandemic, many companies shifted from remote work to in-person work to boost team morale and productivity.
  2. work or tasks performed directly, in contrast to virtual or digital work. The artist preferred in-person work, as she found it easier to connect with her subjects and capture their emotions in her paintings.
adjective
  1. relating to or involving face-to-face work or employment. The company's in-person work culture was a major draw for job seekers looking for a more collaborative work environment.
Did you know? The shift towards in-person work has been linked to improved mental health and reduced feelings of isolation, as people crave human connection in their professional lives.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 1 lookups Added Jul 28, 2026