Advantages and Disadvantages of Permanent Remote Working Policies

Some companies have made remote working a permanent option for all employees. Supporters argue that such policies improve work-life balance, save commuting time and costs, and increase corporate efficiency by reducing office rental expenses. However, critics contend that remote working hinders collaboration between teams, causes feelings of social isolation, and negatively affects mentoring of new employees and the development of organisational culture. Do the advantages of this approach outweigh the disadvantages?