Survey shows more than 1/3 would take cut in pay to telework

Most Americans won’t take a pay cut to telecommute, according to a survey from WorldatWork. Its Telework Trendlines™ 2009 Report showed that most (61 percent) would not trade pay for the "privilege" of telecommuting.

In response to the question, ”Would you be willing to be paid slightly less by your employer in exchange for being allowed to telecommute two days per week?”, 61 percent of employed respondents who are not currently working remotely but feel they could answered “no.” Thirty-five percent said they would take a pay cut for the opportunity to telecommute.