Big Brother Alert: UK Employers Ramp Up Surveillance on Remote Workers
UK employers are embracing Big Brother, with more than three-quarters spying on remote workers via surveillance tech. From tracking websites to keystrokes, no digital stone is left unturned. ExpressVPN highlights the need for transparency, while workers feel stressed, dehumanized, and ready to quit over being monitored. Welcome to the office surveillance state.
Hot Take:
In a shocking twist, UK employers have taken inspiration from Big Brother, transforming remote work into an Orwellian nightmare. Who knew working from your couch could lead to such high-stakes espionage? Perhaps it’s time we all invest in those tinfoil hats after all!
Key Points:
- Over 85% of UK employers are using surveillance tech to monitor remote worker productivity.
- Common surveillance methods include tracking websites, apps, keystrokes, and work hours.
- 51% of employees would quit if they discovered they were being monitored.
- 70% of employers believe monitoring boosts trust, morale, and productivity.
- Surveillance extends to physical offices, with tech like Cisco Spaces tracking employee movements.
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