Traditionally, working from home was not always viewed in a positive light. Recently, however, the benefits of allowing employees to work from home are becoming increasingly clear. For example, less time spent commuting allows employees to spend more time at home with family members. This contributes significantly toward achieving better work/life balance.
The goal of this passage is to...

Explain why working from home was not always viewed in a positive light.
Explain how working from home may benefit employees.
Explain why achieving work/life balance is critical.
Explain the impact that commuting times have on work/life balance.
Convince employers that they should allow all employees to work from home