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fromIT Pro
2 weeks ago

The rise of 'bossware' means workers have nowhere to hide from management - companies are tracking productivity, browsing histories, and device activity, and it's destroying workforce morale

A third of British companies are using "bossware" technology to monitor staff when they work from home, and it's causing serious trust issues among staff. That's according to a survey of 900 UK managers by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Crucially, nearly as many said they didn't know what tracking their employer did, so the figure could well be higher.
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fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Survey reveals surge in UK employers using 'bossware' to monitor staff emails, browsing and screen time

Bossware systems typically allow employers to track everything from idle time and log-in activity to the use of social media or AI tools. Some go further, offering real-time screenshots, keystroke tracking and app usage analysis. Proponents argue such systems can help prevent insider threats, protect sensitive information and identify productivity issues. But the practice is proving divisive. The CMI found a large minority of managers believe digital snooping undermines trust with staff and risks intruding on personal privacy.
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Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

A third of UK firms using bossware' to monitor workers' activity, survey reveals

Around one-third of UK employers use surveillance ‘bossware’ on work devices, monitoring emails, web browsing and screen activity, generating staff privacy and trust concerns.
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fromComputerworld
4 months ago

Employee monitoring in the home office: tools to counter micromanagement

Post-pandemic, employees increasingly seek ways to evade monitoring through various tools and software designed to simulate mouse activity.
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