'Now is the time for employers to be open about what they track and why': Employees say more bosses are using tracking software — and want it to be publicly declared

• Owl Labs argues that tracking workers' activities doesn't show how they're working
• 82% of workers believe employees should have to disclose the use of monitoring tools
• The biggest opportunity to improve productivity comes from upgrading hybrid meeting tech

New research has claimed almost three in five (59%) UK workers say their company is using monitoring software to track their activity both across basic attendance but also computer activity like mouse movements, keyboard usage and meeting participation.

And a further four in five (82%) believe that employers should have to disclose their use of monitoring software – something that's not currently required by law.

But despite a rise in workplace monitoring software, likely driven by a surge in post-pandemic hybrid working, the report from Owl Labs argues that tracking doesn't actually provide any meaningful insight into work at all.

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