My son’s employer (IT industry) sent everyone home to work over two years ago - then sold the building b/c there was no use for it in that particular industry.
He tells me he has never met his colleagues in person and many of them live in other states. I told him he is saving a lot of money not having to pay for gas to commute.
My daughter (large international bank) had to go back to work one day a week - she said her colleagues were kicking and screaming about it.
Since I work for large banks....those who do have to go in often do “coffee badging”. They show up at the building. Swipe their badge to get in. Then leave and go back home after a short while. Leaving is not logged since you don’t have to swipe your badge to get out of the building so unless you have a meeting they might not have any idea that you’re not actually there.
Many others come in in the morning then leave for home at about 1pm right after lunch. Almost everybody hates it. The only people who seem to like going into the office are those looking to exert control over others or the younger employees who are looking to socialize in the office.