I think this is because some jobs translate better to remote than others. We have the trope in popular culture of a bunch of people at work, sitting in a meeting; where being face-to-face is the norm for most of the day.

This translates really poorly to full-time remote.

But there's a more sinister aspect: I've gotten a vibe from some "bosses" that they like big meetings because it makes them feel important. The "perpetual Zoom" helps feed that ego.