Maybe it plays out like this. However I think it would be other way round. People who do routine work which are basically human version of API calls may go remo

Maybe it plays out like this. However I think it would be other way round. People who do routine work which are basically human version of API calls may go remote. As their input / output is predictable and measurable they do not need to show up and hog 30-60 sq ft of real estate. In my experience of IT work for last 15 years if I exclude first few years where I needed some hand holding from senior folks, most work related discussions happen via conf calls and conclusions are shared via e-mail/chat. Conf calls are common because teams/clients are distributed across geographies. I also noticed a trend where folks in same campus but different building or even in same building but different floor demand a conf call be setup because they can't be bothered to show up for a face-to-face meeting in conf room.