One of the only aspects of my previous employer that was smart and well-run was the attitude about RTO. Before the pan, the owner was planning to rent a second space in the same building to expand. Post-pan, we did a six week experiment where everyone came back two days per week. The metrics didn’t meaningfully change and we downsized. Everyone became fully remote unless they needed supplies from the office for a client.

They managed everything terribly, but at least got that right.