As much as I find working from home as productive, I agree with Martin Fowler’s point on view on the importance of periodically organizing in-person gatherings from a team’s perspective. Especially its impact on the conversations and the eventually relationship.
Human interactions are always richer when they are face-to-face. Video calls too easily become transactional, with little time for the chitchat that builds a proper human relationship.
Some of the closest bonds that I have formed with my colleagues are those during the coffee breaks.