I completely disagree with the reasons presented for why remote work will not endure. 1) Not all employers need to invest in equipment for their employees, as a large number of people already have a laptop or desktop at home. Sure, there are a few who don’t, but I think the number of people who do is larger than the number of people who don’t. I know a lot of people doing remote work, and none were provided with equipment by their employers beyond maybe a webcam and headphones with mic. 2) Even if they do need to invest in equipment, the company will save in overhead costs such as utilities, janitorial staff, office equipment, etc. 3) Productivity will need to be measured in other ways. I have been both an office employee and a freelancer, and I am a thousand times more productive working at home than in an office. Depending on your role, many workers need to master the art of “looking busy”. I used to work in a job where I could finish my tasks in about an hour, and the rest of the time I was writing or reading on the Internet. I devised various ways of making myself look as busy as the others around me, who might have been doing the same thing I was. Yes, there are busy days, busy seasons and busy roles, but for a large number of workers their tasks could be completed in less than 8 hours. That is a reality that a lot of companies are going to need to face and that might change the way we view work as a culture. “Bullshit Jobs” is recommended reading to get some insight into “productivity” in office environments. 4) Access to broadband is a concern, but the situation might end up pushing ISPs to invest in infrastructure for everyone. It is simply not fair that large areas of the US remain out of range, and hopefully that will change quickly. 5) Regarding teams and connection, it depends on the role, but I have definitely felt isolated and cut off in an office environment.