That ‘big boss is watching you‘ phrase really gets under people’s skin. There’s a feeling of constantly being watched—It might be frightening, but It may also motivate you. I’m going to explore five main subjects about this, along with some anecdotes and my opinions.
1. Alright, let’s talk about employee monitoring software.
2. Next up, we got social media monitoring.
3. Moving on, let’s chat about performance reviews.
4. Next on the list, employee surveys.
5. Last but not least, we’ve got wearable technology.
1. Alright, let’s talk about employee monitoring software.
Employers monitor us using this software more than you’d think. Wow, I still remember when we first implemented that system in our organization.
At first, it was a bit intimidating, but I became accustomed to it. It was about supervising our activities, from our online browsing to the duration of our work on tasks. Gartner discovered that sixty percent of global companies use this employee surveillance.
2. Next up, we got social media monitoring.
You know, social media is a complex issue for both employers and employees. It’s great for networking and selling products, but it can also have unintended consequences.
I recall a colleague who posted something controversial online. It caused a stir at work. An increasing number of companies are utilizing these social media tools to monitor our online activities. According to HubSpot sixty-seven percent of companies monitor their employees’ social media activities.
3. Moving on, let’s chat about performance reviews.
Bosses also monitor through these appraisals. I’ve had my share of them, and they ain’t always a easy.
But they’re also good for getting feedback and growing. Glassdoor tells us that 67% of employees believe these reviews are important for their career.
4. Next on the list, employee surveys.
These surveys? They help companies determine how content we are and see what might be up. I’ve done a few, and they require some time, but they’re opportunity to voice your opinion and possibly initiate some modifications. The SHRM says 85% of places conduct these surveys to evaluate our progress.
5. Last but not least, we’ve got wearable technology.
Okay, so wearables are getting pretty common at work. Just the other day, I used a fitness monitor, and I was astonished by the amount of data the company was able to collect.
It’s somewhat eerie, but it also prompts you to consider about the significance of maintaining your privacy. Grand View Insights is saying that the world market for wearable technologynology is going to be valued at about 63. 1 billion dollars by 2025.