(Googler, opinions are my own) Personally, I think it's because of Google's focus on collaboration at all costs internally, which just isn't possible if everyo

(Googler, opinions are my own) Personally, I think it's because of Google's focus on collaboration at all costs internally, which just isn't possible if everyone is working remote. IMs and Meets can only get you so far, but there's no substitute for overhearing a co-worker chatting about something or popping over next to them for a moment to see what they're working on.