The Ethics of Time Tracking in the Workplace

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The Ethics of Time Tracking in the Workplace

Surveillance or Productivity Tool? Employers claim time tracking improves efficiency. Employees wonder who benefits. While companies gather data to optimize workflows, workers often see these systems as surveillance measures dressed up as productivity tools. A time clock that records clock-ins and clock-outs is different from tools that track employee movement throughout the day. When employees feel watched at every moment, trust erodes. Ethical…