Always remember: numbers without context are meaningless. Google had 180bn revenue in 2020. In normal circumstances , even with much more WFH, they'd still pa

Always remember: numbers without context are meaningless. Google had 180bn revenue in 2020. In normal circumstances , even with much more WFH, they'd still pay for regular company get togethers. They'd pay for more satellite offices. They'd pay for conferences because making cross industry connections and promotion is important. These savings don't mean much. Even more so if they lead to a potential dip in efficiency (not arguing that's the case, mind you) or reduced employee retention. Less personal engagement leads to less attachment to the company. The effects of that are barely visible after a year.