[voidlogic]

I found this interesting too, maybe it is due to his role as a developer advocate?

I find when I am not working remote, I have to put in 4 more hrs/day to get the same amount of work done...

[bmj]

I think it may have much to do with his role. See the job posting: https://developers.google.com/jobs/

If your job is to be an advocate for employees at your employer, it is likely better to be around those people, rather than just at the other end of a Hangout. I'm guessing that interacting with people around the office is a critical part of that role.