I’ve been saying this since this whole thing started and working from home became the norm for everyone who could. Companies, even “old-school” companies, who are resistant to this idea, are going to realize the cost effectiveness of not maintaining large office spaces and the required upkeep of supplies, maintenance, etc. I have a company issued laptop but use my own monitors, printer/scanner, keyboard, mouse, and docking station. If I need to print anything I’m using my paper and ink. Calls are being made on my personal cell. Assuming they don’t see a decline in efficiency and quality, they’d be foolish to not seriously consider it, especially since everyone will be in cost reduction mode.
As a separate but related issue, I’m interested to see how employers will modify, if at all, their requirements of limiting paid-time-off carryover days into the next calendar year given the lockdown and everyone’s inability to travel and take vacations.