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Most Employee Monitoring Tools Are Needlessly Invasive, Study Finds

Employee monitoring tools have become increasingly popular among employers seeking to track productivity, ensure compliance, and maintain security. However, a recent study reveals that many of these tools are not only ineffective but also invade employees' privacy in ways that can negatively impact morale and trust. Employee monitoring apps like Controlio can monitor remote workers. Proponents argue these tools help businesses maintain productivity, protect sensitive information, and reduce instances of misconduct. In an age where remote work is becoming the norm, employers are turning to digital surveillance as a way to bridge the gap between in-person supervision and virtual workspaces....
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The Argument Against Using Monitoring Tools: Keeping Trust and Productivity High

Nowadays more companies are embracing new technological advancements to boost their output efficiency using different software to keep a tab on the employees. However, this method comes with its worries about productivity and trust. Even though these tools boost the performance of the workers, several arguments are against using monitoring technologies by employers.  Results of monitoring employees constantly  Deterioration of belief  A strong and positive work environment has trust as its main foundation. Employees may stop being able to trust the management if they feel that every action of theirs is being viewed under the microscope. Workers can view surveillance...