As the world increasingly moves towards remote work, employers are turning to
surveillance tools to monitor their employee; output. While some argue that this is
necessary to ensure productivity, others contend it violates workers privacy rights.
One of the most controversial surveillance tools is productivity monitoring software. This
software tracks workers computer usage and reports back to employers on their activity.
Employers can then see which workers are spending more time on productive tasks and
which ones are slacking off.
Not everyone is comfortable with this level of surveillance, however. Some workers feel
their privacy is violated when their employer can see everything they're doing on their
computer. Additionally, there are concerns that this type of surveillance could lead to a
workplace culture of fear and mistrust.
Another tool employers use to monitor their workers is mouse jiggling software. This
software detects when a mouse is inactive for a certain period and then sends a notification
to the employer. This allows employers to see which workers are taking too many breaks or
spending too much time away from their desks.
Again, not everyone is comfortable with this level of surveillance. Some workers feel that it
is intrusive and unnecessary. Additionally, there are concerns that this type of surveillance
could lead to a workplace culture of fear and mistrust.
So, what do you think? Is surveillance necessary to ensure productivity, or is it an intrusion
on workers privacy rights? Let us know in the comments below.
