LinkedIN topic: Remote work for Instructional Designers

On the discussion board in LinkedIN, the question was asked: "Why oppose remote workers for Instructional Design?"

In my opinion, Instructional Design is ideal for remote working because once you get access to the design tool and the clients requirements, then the designer can work from home without the client having to supply a desk or phone, which is cost effective for the company. I think it is hard for many clients/employers to be convinced that a designer is actually working when they say "work from home". I personally feel that I accomplish more in a quick setting opposed to in an office setting with frequent cube visitors, numerous phone rings around you, and the amount of time it takes to travel to and fro home. My thought is this, just because someone is 'on the clock' does NOT mean they are being PRODUCTIVE. This is a new day and clients/employers should recognize the cost benefit and employee work/life balance of remote work.