Since the pandemic, many employers have been looking for the best ways to motivate their employees to return to the office voluntarily. A recent survey indicated that many workers would be likely to return in-person to avoid a cut in their pay or connect with their team face-to-face. The survey's results have confirmed popular assumptions that employees enjoy coming into the workplace when they are collaborating with coworkers and engaging in meaningful ways rather than just adhering to a requirement.
See "New surveys show that salary cutbacks for remote work and team-based incentives have been most effective tactics to motivate workers to return to the office", Edward Segal, Forbes, November 16, 2022