I predicted that they'd NEVER get back to "normal" if their work-from-home arrangement extended beyond the original "two weeks to flatten the curve."
I was right.
IMHO...as a member of senior management, there’s a balance. There’s some reasons why I like some flexibility but at the same time, there’s many reasons, especially in an engineering organization, that everyone being in the office is crucial. It also benefits the development of new/young employees, which is critical to future success.
There’s many angles that must be considered on this topic, complex dynamics.