Right on ! I've often wondered the same. It's very annoying too. I can't stand working in offices but if you employee me as a remote employee you get a distraction free, self-motivated, 10+ years experience dedicated worker.. if you want me to come to your office so you can see me do exactly what I can do without coming to the office only with traveling and other distractions... I'll just say, "no thanks!" and find a company that gets it . (P.S. been telecommuting for 8 years and wouldn't have it any other way).