Morning Wire Rise of Remote Work Monitoring | 1.8.23
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Jan 8, 2023 The podcast dives into the surge of remote work monitoring and its psychological impact on employees. It reveals the extreme measures some workers undertake amidst surveillance practices. Listener insights highlight how tools like biometric wristbands can affect morale and productivity, especially among younger generations. Legal frameworks surrounding these monitoring technologies are discussed, showcasing the limited protections for employees and the broader implications for privacy and security.
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Amazon Delivery Driver Experience
- A former Amazon delivery driver shared their experience of the pressures of meeting delivery deadlines.
- They described resorting to urinating in bottles due to the intense time constraints, a practice they claim was widespread among drivers.
History of Employee Monitoring
- Employee monitoring, particularly tracking metrics like keystrokes and phone calls, is not a new phenomenon.
- A 2001 study revealed that 80% of major businesses already used such tracking, especially in the finance industry.
Microchipped Employees
- Three Square Market microchipped employees in 2017.
- This microchip acted as a badge, granting access and logging computer usage, highlighting the extremes of workplace surveillance technology.