It's not exclusively a benefit, but it does have some powerful upsides:
* Less commute time and cost (I save 8-10 hours a week, plus a few hundred a month in parking, fuel, and insurance)
* More freedom and flexibility (not every gig offers this, but many do)
* A bunch of focus time
* Communications (oddly) are greatly normalized as everyone has the same handicap. I find a fully remote team easier to manage than a mixed one, as no one has an advantage over another (as happens when part of a team shares the same office).
On the other hand, you're maintaining your office space and much of your setup (internet, wifi, heating, desk, chairs). Again, some jobs offer some compensation here, but some of it will be on the employee to maintain.
You're also more isolated, and team culture takes a bit more work to create and maintain.
Personally, I value the option to work remote as a net gain. I love my home office, I save time and money on the commute, and I have more time to focus than in the office. I understand the company benefits too, as they pay less rent, own fewer fixtures, and get more of my time. But I still see it as a net win for me.
* Less commute time and cost (I save 8-10 hours a week, plus a few hundred a month in parking, fuel, and insurance)
* More freedom and flexibility (not every gig offers this, but many do)
* A bunch of focus time
* Communications (oddly) are greatly normalized as everyone has the same handicap. I find a fully remote team easier to manage than a mixed one, as no one has an advantage over another (as happens when part of a team shares the same office).
On the other hand, you're maintaining your office space and much of your setup (internet, wifi, heating, desk, chairs). Again, some jobs offer some compensation here, but some of it will be on the employee to maintain.
You're also more isolated, and team culture takes a bit more work to create and maintain.
Personally, I value the option to work remote as a net gain. I love my home office, I save time and money on the commute, and I have more time to focus than in the office. I understand the company benefits too, as they pay less rent, own fewer fixtures, and get more of my time. But I still see it as a net win for me.