While remote work offers young people flexibility , autonomy and a commute-free day , research shows that forgoing the office can have a detrimental impact on those at the start of their careers. Remote work is likely the main cause of a surge in youth unemployment, a report this month by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found. The National Bureau of Economic Research has also found, in a paper updated this month, that the rise in remote work makes it harder for younger workers to get