Money. Asking people to work from home was a significant raise for many people. All of the sudden, commute costs vanished, and people often gained another hour

Money. Asking people to work from home was a significant raise for many people. All of the sudden, commute costs vanished, and people often gained another hour or more they could work. It was also a huge savings for companies that could stop paying rent and other office costs (as mine did). You want all the employees, and the company, to pay a massive tax so you can socialize and enjoy work more. You shouldn't be surprised there is resistance to this idea.