A lot of this resonated with me as well: I'm FT remote in an organization that is a) increasingly pushing in-person collaboration and return-to-office and b) headquartered halfway around the world (+7 hr. time difference).
I, too, miss...
1. Regular discussions, since it's hard to make virtual meetings happen.
2. Physical workplaces. (We just closed our local office.)
3. Real-time feedback. (Everything takes 24+ hours.)
I, too, see...
1. Work at odd hours and non-work days.
2. A focus on execution over strategy.
And while the author holds the improvements for another article, I see:
1. Dedicated, uninterrupted working time.
2. Self-actualization.