When staff began working remotely, early in the Covid crisis, employers rushed to install monitoring systems to keep an eye on them. But researchers are now warning that these programs can make employees less productive.Monitoring grew in popularity during the first lockdowns as executives sought to check on employees that they feared might be watching television, playing with their kids, or cooking during business hours spent at home. By using software tools to track when workers were actively using their computers, how long they spent on websites, and who they were corresponding with, employers claimed they could ensure staff were connecting to their work and each other.
在新冠危机初期，当员工开始远程办公时，雇主们赶紧安装监控系统，好监视员工在工作中的表现。但现在研究人员警告称，这些监控程序可能会让员工更加没有工作效率。