I agree, the only good thing that happened due to the corona pandemic is that our work environment changed drastacially. Many jobs where it seemed impossible to do home office, now have an open policy to wards it. Communication is key here, with everybody being able to afford a cheap headset/webcam there is no limitation towards virtual meetings.
At least in my company, it was noticed that the employees are more productive now (while working from home) than the pre-pandemic period (when we were working from office). I hope that the management notice this and make a flexible work from home policy even after the pandemic is contained. The employees are happy as well. Most of us have seen our expenses getting reduced by up to 50% (salary has remained the same).
Not a single person will work for himself for pleasure if he is under constant supervision and at the same time controls his every step. I believe that always the productivity of work depends on the desire and comfort of the worker, as well as on his motivation.