Commentary: The price American industry may pay for remote work

[TheBlackAdder]

12. With the advent of Teams, Skype and the like, more meetings occur. People aren't BSing in the halls.

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I can't tell you how many people would come by and distract us with chit chat or other crap.

Sure, you have the one-on-one interactions, but productivity diminishes. We've seen projects flourish when working remote because those constant distractions are eliminated and people attend virtual meetings. While you are in a meeting, you can still do your work.

One other thing is that many commuters have to take busses and rides that are set to time schedules, so they cut out of the office early so they don't miss their rides. Working remotely eliminates the commutation time, delays in traffic which often screws early and late in-person meetings.

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