And for me, this is the core element of the necessary policy. We talk about diversity of thought a lot (as well as other levels of diversity), and the right policy is 'work from a location and in a style that allows you and your team to succeed'. One policy fits all always sucks.
Yeah, I think in the end the key thing is no one being forced to do something that's unhelpful for them. So, a mass "back to the office" policy bad, as is not making suitable workspaces in the office available (vs ppl having to fight for rare hot desk spaces)
Oh yeah, S would *not* put up with hot desking, he has his organised* workbench next to his desk with his monitors how he likes them...woe betide anyone that moves anything 😅 His place wants all in 3 days a week but are flexible, some turn up at 11am, as long as they're doing the work! *Mulder style
Meanwhile I have my mess and no one must move my mess lol.
My Preciouss Mess... I've never worked at a desk in an office, only ever had a public/student facing desk, so it takes a great deal of empathy for me to commiserate if someone has used his soldering iron...I can't even leave a cuppa on my desk unattended! No mess allowed on my desk.