I certainly understand not hiring remote workers, but the transition will probably destroy value, especially if exceptions aren't allowed. A previous company of

I certainly understand not hiring remote workers, but the transition will probably destroy value, especially if exceptions aren't allowed. A previous company of mine instituted a similar policy, and it was somewhat painful for my small team because we lost an experienced member who by all measures was amazing at her job. Fully replacing her probably cost a man year in value between the extra work for the rest of us and training someone new. And of course it was painful for her, as she had to find a new job after being promised her position was secure.