Managers should be evaluating performance using as much objective, metrics-based data as possible in all circumstances. Other than visibly being able to see the person while they are working, I am unsure what metrics cannot be obtained from the individual whether they are working at home or in a traditional office. If the pandemic revealed that this was lacking from the evaluation process, the manager should focus on setting up these metrics rather than looking for new ways to evaluate virtual work. Trying to evaluate virtual work performance alone often leads managers to falsely believe that they can’t manage the person without having eyes on them, which then leads to unnecessary camera-based meetings or returning to the physical office before recommended or necessary.