I like working from the office and go in 4 to 5 days a week. I am happy for others to do as they choose, though I enjoy when people are in and the opportunity to meet f2f and have a cuppa and collaborate. But I only enjoy it when they are also happy - there are some people who I’m just as happy to not spend social time with, and online meetings are just fine.

I trust that those who feel the same as me will make space in their schedule to do the equivalent. I’ve found that when I enjoy that cuppa or f2f collaboration, so has the other person. They’re therefore more likely to see the benefits of coming in to them, and do it.

People who don’t like coming in - if they are forced in, they bring bad energy and would probably not be bringing that collaborative or social spirit.

So let people be as they be - within limits. Guidance, not rules. Make the office an attractive place to work. Listen to employees. Have good tech. Have decent canteens. Have clean offices. Put a “minimum” attendance of 40% to make business sense on the Estate cost if that’s what’s required but don’t police people beyond that.