I can make solid arguments for working in person. Seriously! But I won't bother with this crowd. (I can probably argue better for remote work, but it's complicated.)
Eating out with senior management a year or two ago and the CEO was floating the idea that it would be better if we were in the office. While agreeing, somewhat, I related an anecdote from reddit.
"So this guy is a software recruiter (what we do). He keeps a list of local companies mandating a return to office and calls on those employees offering remote work. 'Like shooting fish in a barrel.', was the quote I believe."
Mandate office work and you'll end up with the people that have no choice. FAFO.