I've been fully remote since 2010, and I would be completely frustrated if I was told "You need to sit at the office now, because John is feeling different in half-empty office"
Everyone likes to talk about supporting efforts for climate change until they are presented with an actionable choice that negatively affects their personal habits.
I don’t think it’s necessary to be physically present to build software, but if you do go remote, go all the way. Trying to build a sense of camaraderie over Zoom is a tragic farce.
Our experience is that a team that works together to solve problems builds camaraderie. The tools and tech are all there and very easy and affordable.
A few weeks ago we met up for lunch after being away from each other for over a year. Nothing about our meeting gave us the impression that we'd grown apart from working remotely.
Of course, the size of your investment and your returns may vary.