Children are back in school, but that doesn’t mean offices are seeing an increase in workers returning in person full-time.

After Labor Day, many employees were required to increase the amount of time they spent in the office, according to a September 2022 Return to Office Outlook by Marcus & Millichap. But although the health risks associated with COVID-19 are no longer top of mind, the report said 61% of at-home workers would choose to work outside the office when given the option.