A looming recession could force more employees to come back to the office — or never return

The threat of recession amid a shrinking economy may force a return to the office for employees. Or the end to the office as we know it.

Those are the two wildly differing opinions emerging on the future of the work-from-home movement, which has become a way of life for tens of millions of Americans during the pandemic. One thing both sides agree on: You literally can’t go home again to the classic 9-to-5 commuting job.

“If times get very tough, you will see more and more people be asked...