{"id":11582,"date":"2023-03-20T12:23:58","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T12:23:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.workstatus.io\/blog\/?p=11582"},"modified":"2026-05-18T12:54:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T07:24:50","slug":"monitor-productivity-without-destroying-employee-trust","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.workstatus.io\/blog\/workforce-management\/monitor-productivity-without-destroying-employee-trust\/","title":{"rendered":"Right Approach To Monitor Productivity Without Destroying Employee Trust"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstatus.io\/blog\/workforce-management\/monitor-productivity-without-destroying-employee-trust\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstatus.io\/blog\/workforce-management\/monitor-productivity-without-destroying-employee-trust\/#What_Is_Employee_Productivity_Monitoring\" >What Is Employee Productivity Monitoring?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstatus.io\/blog\/workforce-management\/monitor-productivity-without-destroying-employee-trust\/#Employee_Productivity_Monitoring_How_It_Has_Evolved\" >Employee Productivity Monitoring: How It Has Evolved\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstatus.io\/blog\/workforce-management\/monitor-productivity-without-destroying-employee-trust\/#Different_Methods_Of_Measuring_Calculating_Productivity_Of_Employees\" >Different Methods Of Measuring &amp; Calculating Productivity Of Employees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstatus.io\/blog\/workforce-management\/monitor-productivity-without-destroying-employee-trust\/#Challenges_With_Solutions_Faced_By_Employers_To_Monitor_Employees_Productivity\" >Challenges With Solutions Faced By Employers To\u00a0 Monitor Employees\u2019 Productivity\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstatus.io\/blog\/workforce-management\/monitor-productivity-without-destroying-employee-trust\/#Closing_Thoughts\" >Closing Thoughts\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstatus.io\/blog\/workforce-management\/monitor-productivity-without-destroying-employee-trust\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitoring workplace productivity is basically any business&#8217;s core responsibility, as it is instrumental in ensuring that the objectives and deadlines are set on time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, tracking the productivity of employees can be hard to do correctly.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>Did You Know?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over 60% of employees reported that extensive work monitoring decreased productivity and job satisfaction.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive attention to workers&#8217; productivity may create a distrustful work environment and lower levels of spirit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the case of this challenge, the golden mean is to learn how to check productivity levels in a way that is simultaneously beneficial for employers and employees.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Employee_Productivity_Monitoring\"><\/span><b>What Is Employee Productivity Monitoring?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Right Approach To Monitor Productivity Without Destroying Employee Trust\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LeGhMxMQ7u4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitoring employee productivity refers to tracking and measuring employees&#8217; efficiency and effectiveness in completing their:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assigned Tasks\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meeting Job-Related Goals\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Completing Objectives<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can be done through various methods, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workstatus.io\/blog\/project-management\/keep-track-of-time-spent-on-projects\/\">Tracking Time Spent<\/a> On Different Tasks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measuring Output<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evaluating Performance Metrics<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The purpose of monitoring employee productivity is to:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase Employee Efficiency<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce Costs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve The Quality Of Work<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now let&#8217;s take a look at some.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12531 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.workstatus.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Breathing-Exercises-410x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"monitoring employee productivity\" width=\"410\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Employee_Productivity_Monitoring_How_It_Has_Evolved\"><\/span><b>Employee Productivity Monitoring: How It Has Evolved\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the years, employers have adapted and evolved their methods for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.workstatus.io\/workforce-management\/employee-productivity-monitoring\">tracking employee performance and productivity.\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the different stages of monitoring employee performance\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1) Early Stage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the early days, employee <a href=\"https:\/\/www.workstatus.io\/blog\/workforce-management\/measure-productivity-of-employees\/\">productivity was measured<\/a> through manual methods such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time Cards<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daily Logs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper-Based Performance Evaluations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These methods were time-consuming and error-prone and often relied on self-reporting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2) Biometric Monitoring:\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the last decade, biometric monitoring has become more popular, with companies using tools such as:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keystroke Monitoring<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facial Recognition\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workstatus.io\/reporting-analytics\/location-analytics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GPS Tracking\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To monitor employee productivity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This allows for a more objective measurement of employee performance and is less dependent on self-reporting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3) Automation:\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the advent of artificial intelligence, manual methods of employee productivity monitoring are replaced by automated systems such as:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employee Productivity Monitoring Software\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workforce Management Software\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workstatus.io\/blog\/project-management\/agile-project-management\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project Management Tools<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These tools include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Productivity Tracking\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time-Tracking\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attendance And Location Tracking\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workstatus.io\/reporting-analytics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real-Time Reports\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allowing managers to monitor employee productivity with minimal effort.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These automation systems have made it easier for companies to monitor employee productivity and provide more accurate and reliable data.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_Methods_Of_Measuring_Calculating_Productivity_Of_Employees\"><\/span><b>Different Methods Of Measuring &amp; Calculating Productivity Of Employees<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Method\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Description<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Output per employee<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measures the amount of output produced by an employee on a per-person basis.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Output per hour<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measures the amount of output produced by an employee per hour of work<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multi-factor productivity<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Takes into account multiple factors such as:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labor,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capital,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technology\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To measure overall productivity.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cycle Time<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measures the time it takes for a specific task or process to be completed from start to finish.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quality metrics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measures the quality of the output produced by an employee..<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer satisfaction<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measures the level of satisfaction of customers who have been assisted by employees.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goal setting and tracking<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting specific productivity goals for employees and tracking their progress towards achieving those goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenges_With_Solutions_Faced_By_Employers_To_Monitor_Employees_Productivity\"><\/span><b>Challenges With Solutions Faced By Employers To\u00a0 <\/b><b>Monitor Employees\u2019 Productivity\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Challenge 1-\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One main challenge employers face in monitoring employee productivity is maintaining employee trust.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees may feel that they are being micromanaged or that their privacy is being invaded if their every move is being monitored, which can lead to a decrease in trust and loyalty.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Solution 1-<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In such a situation, employee productivity tracking software can solve this challenge by balancing monitoring productivity and respecting employee privacy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This software is designed to track employee productivity from different metrics, such as:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Activity\/per day\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Worked Time\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Projects Worked<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16862 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.workstatus.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Dashboard-1.png.webp\" alt=\"dashboard\" width=\"2991\" height=\"1372\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These metrics allow employers to keep track of employee productivity from a single dashboard without invading their employees&#8217; privacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Challenge 2-<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another challenge employers face is ensuring that employees work efficiently and effectively without wasting time on non-work-related activities or distractions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Solution 2-<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers should consider using software to monitor employee activities:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Websites Visited<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apps Used\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During work hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16701 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.workstatus.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/App-URL-tracking-min-1.png.webp\" alt=\"Website &amp; App tracking\" width=\"3000\" height=\"1372\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can help them identify any non-work-related activities that employees may be engaging in during work hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Challenge 3: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another challenge that employers face is how to collect and analyze the data from employee productivity tracking software.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Solution 3: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, daily and real-time reports can be used to ensure accurate data collection, and to run a quick analysis. Employers can access various reports, such as:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time &amp; Activity\u00a0 Reports\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weekly Reports\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workstatus.io\/reporting-analytics\/application-website-usage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">App and URL Reports<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workstatus.io\/time-attendance\/timesheet-software\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Timesheets Reports<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attendance Reports\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16680 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.workstatus.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/timeactivity-reports.png.webp\" alt=\"time and activity reports\" width=\"3000\" height=\"1862\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Challenge 4-\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite using productivity monitoring software to track employee productivity silently, some software keeps on sending notifications to the employee system\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">such as:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screenshot Captured\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">User Activated\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Task Completed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These notifications keep distracting the employee and create a sense of insecurity, leading to a lack of trust and commitment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Solution 4-<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A productivity monitoring system with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.workstatus.io\/blog\/product-updates\/stealth-mode\/\">Stealth Mode<\/a> can help address this challenge.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If Stealth Mode is enabled, the productivity monitoring program runs in the background without notifying or alerting employees.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This helps workers be distraction-free and not feel like they are being monitored constantly.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, employers can convey the purpose of this software and how their employees should use it. This, in turn, will not only improve productivity and efficiency but also help build trust and create a positive work environment.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that we have discussed the challenges and solutions concerning employee productivity monitoring, the question remains: which tool could be used for employee monitoring?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Closing_Thoughts\"><\/span><b>Closing Thoughts\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the end, tracking employee productivity could be a tough balancing act between evaluating performance, protecting privacy, and respecting employees&#8217; autonomy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key is to use an effective approach to monitoring employee productivity without damaging the employees&#8217; trust.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get started by trying Workstatus, the complete solution for employee productivity monitoring. It helps you better understand this area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never look back!<a href=\"https:\/\/app.workstatus.io\/auth\/register\" target=\"_blank\"> Sign up today<\/a> to experience our real-time employee monitoring without effort.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ques: What role does productivity monitoring software play in contributing to the employee&#8217;s productivity?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans: Employees can use real-time productivity meetings software to provide instant feedback about their productivity and identify areas where they can improve. Besides, it may indicate to the employers where their administrative process should be improved to heighten productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ques: Would monitoring productivity cause employees to feel stressed and under surveillance?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans. To maintain trust and productivity, prioritize assistance over spying. Provide clear objectives and feedback, empower employees to select their own metrics, and emphasize productivity as a measure of progress. This promotes empowerment and minimizes stress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ques: Is it legal to monitor the productivity of employees?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans: Of course, as long as you follow local labor regulations and notify employees of the monitoring procedure, most nations allow employee productivity to be monitored.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Monitoring workplace productivity is basically any business&#8217;s core responsibility, as it is instrumental in ensuring that the objectives and deadlines are set on time. Meanwhile, tracking the productivity of employees can be hard to do correctly. Did You Know?\u00a0 Over 60% of employees reported that extensive work monitoring decreased productivity and job satisfaction. 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