There's also tons of downsides to working in an office, like unproductive interruptions and ridgid schedules. When I started working from home, I got way more

There's also tons of downsides to working in an office, like unproductive interruptions and ridgid schedules. When I started working from home, I got way more done, and I attribute that to a combination of almost no distractions (slack is way less distracting than physical interruptions) and flexibility. I work most of my hours early in the morning (6AM-1PM), then I go outside for family time, and then finish up in the evening if I have work left to do. I'm happier all around because I get higher quality family time, and I believe this translates to more productivity when I'm working. I'm available during office hours on slack regardless, so I'm able to help my co-workers when they need it. I've responded to slack at the park, shopping, etc, and I my coworkers don't notice a difference (I see them in person for lunch occasionally because we're friends). It's not right for everyone, but I think it can really improve productivity for those it does work for.