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Working remotely was supposed to be a fleeting band-aid solution by companies 2 years ago who had to find ways to work around the pandemic, but almost three years later, more than a third of workers are still able to work remotely full time, with a quarter of employers being able to work remote part-time. While there are several companies desperate to get workers back to their physical locations, others are using remote work as a temptation technique for recruitment and retainment. They know many workers appreciate remote work, and offering remote work is as good as offering a lure that's cheaper than a sign-on bonus. A survey of more than 500 companies found that offering remote work can substitute for other things - such as raises. Employees would rather work for lower pay if they could get a flexible schedule in return. The employers can then help the economy combat inflation by resisting wage growth pressures.