Remote and hybrid work existed before COVID-19, but these models became much more common since the pandemic began. A 2022 McKinsey & Company survey found nearly 60 percent of American workers can now work at least part of the time remotely, with the consulting firm noting that “flexible working has grown by anywhere from a third to tenfold since 2019.” There are many benefits to remote and hybrid work — both for individuals and companies. Flexible arrangements have proven to be effective for organizational productivity, worker efficiency, and an individual’s work-life balance. Owl Labs found that 83 percent of remote workers felt they were equally productive, if not more, than when they were physically in an office. Remote work also saves companies money by reducing spending on office space, supplies, and energy usage. And the flexibility...