I think its indeed a good idea not only for the employees who are working rremotely but also for the companies. It is to be noted that companies that encourage and support remote work often report higher levels of employee retention and engagement, reduced turnover, higher employee satisfaction, increased productivity and autonomy, and lots of other benefits.
And of course its good for those who are working remotely as there is no commute problem, they get work-home balance and comfortable setting.