'work-from-home-friendly' originates from the combination of 'work-from-home' and 'friendly', where 'work-from-home' refers to the practice of working remotely, and 'friendly' means accommodating or suitable.

'work-from-home' became popular in the late 20th century with the rise of telecommuting, and 'friendly' has been used in English since the Middle Ages to denote something accommodating or suitable.

Initially, 'friendly' meant 'kind or pleasant', but in this context, it evolved to mean 'suitable or accommodating'.