While I personally would prefer to WFH at least 3 days a week, there are some clear benefits to being in the office, particularly for junior members of the team.
Recently, we’ve outsourced some of our web development and data resource to teams in India, and while it has clearly had a positive impact on the company’s profit margin, I do worry that more outsourcing will occur, particularly for those that that are less keen to return to the office.
It’s a lot harder to outsource someone’s job if you sit next to them everyday, and they are actively making a contribution to training younger members of the team, building strong relationships with colleagues, and shaping the culture of the company.