Let's give them commutes, and have them on an open plan or cubicles, that should boost their morale!

Commuting (I usually bike) and meeting with my teammates in person does wonders to my morale indeed.

For me, who’s made the decision to live 1.1 miles from the office, my commute (either biking or walking) is a positive benefit. During Covid WFH I would try to get out for a similar length of walk in the morning, but it’s better for my brain to get into work mode by actually traveling to a different space.

You do realize it's physically impossible for everyone to live so close to the office?

And because of this nobody should be allowed to commute?

Might have also been that recreational places were mostly closed or on limited hours, and many people forced into working from home didn't have adequate physical space or time management habits to create boundaries.