I'll have to write my perceptions on remote working but will say that I have been working remotely either part or full time for the last 5 years with the last 2.5 being full time remote. Yes there are challenges and there is a mindset that has to be willing to support it but the benefits for both the employee and the company are very compelling. AND ultimately the technology is at such a point where there is really nothing hindering that "face to face" communication that some hold on to as a sticking point.