The purpose of the office
An office is not necessary for productivity, but it does not mean that it's useless. The physical office space can still serve several functions.
If remote work becomes the default, the office can be for forging relationships and introducing people. Many people find the office a place for socialisation. Others want to get away from the bedroom workspace they have been confined to for the last year. Some feel that they function better in a place that's strictly intended for work.
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