One of the benefits of software work is its asynchronous nature[0]. Unfortunately, it requires a certain amount of trust that engineers aren't extended in these days of Scrum micromanagement. If managers could get past that, imagine the possibilities. Engineers could work on your product round the clock. Things would get fixed and progress made while you sleep.
[0]: Hardware isn't software. I can see where that might be an issue.
[0]: Hardware isn't software. I can see where that might be an issue.