back-office
adjective
ˈbak-ˈä-fəs 
-ˈȯ-fəs
: of or relating to the inner workings of a business or institution : internal
back-office operations
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Our economy also leans heavily on administrative and support services — back-office work that is highly susceptible to automation pressures.
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Stuart Loren, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
He is particularly focused on the impact of AI, but not just for back-office efficiency.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
Faustman said automating those tasks could free up clinicians to focus on patient care — and allow small hospitals and clinics to scale faster without hiring more back-office staffing.
—Windsor Johnston, NPR, 14 Feb. 2026
Two former Google and YouTube content executives have launched Artie, a new venture that will connect creators with cash and back-office infrastructure, on the eve of this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
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Stuart Loren, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
He is particularly focused on the impact of AI, but not just for back-office efficiency.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
Faustman said automating those tasks could free up clinicians to focus on patient care — and allow small hospitals and clinics to scale faster without hiring more back-office staffing.
—Windsor Johnston, NPR, 14 Feb. 2026
Two former Google and YouTube content executives have launched Artie, a new venture that will connect creators with cash and back-office infrastructure, on the eve of this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Back-office.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/back-office. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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