Some of this could be alleviated by just eliminating offices where possible. The entire team of software developers I work with is 100% remote, in fact, the vas

Some of this could be alleviated by just eliminating offices where possible. The entire team of software developers I work with is 100% remote, in fact, the vast majority of our production workers (billers and medical coders) is also remote. It's a huge benefit to both the employees and the company, no more commute and the ability to spend time with your family on your breaks, and the company doesn't waste money on office space that isn't even being used 50% of the day. I understand there are still times where an office is necessary, and in fact we are looking at getting one here in Boise where the majority of our team is located, but it's more of a small space for meetings, holding our lab gear, etc.