{"id":20092,"date":"2026-08-10T12:45:38","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T07:15:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.workstatus.io\/blog\/?p=20092"},"modified":"2026-08-10T12:55:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T07:25:35","slug":"delivery-visibility-vs-employee-surveillance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.workstatus.io\/blog\/project-management\/delivery-visibility-vs-employee-surveillance\/","title":{"rendered":"Delivery Visibility vs. Employee Surveillance: What Actually Improves Project Performance?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 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\/project-management\/delivery-visibility-vs-employee-surveillance\/#Why_Businesses_Turn_to_Employee_Surveillance\" >Why Businesses Turn to Employee Surveillance<\/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\/project-management\/delivery-visibility-vs-employee-surveillance\/#The_Limitations_of_Activity-Based_Visibility\" >The Limitations of Activity-Based Visibility<\/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\/project-management\/delivery-visibility-vs-employee-surveillance\/#What_Is_Delivery_Visibility\" >What Is Delivery Visibility?<\/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\/project-management\/delivery-visibility-vs-employee-surveillance\/#Delivery_Visibility_vs_Employee_Surveillance\" >Delivery Visibility vs. Employee Surveillance<\/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\/project-management\/delivery-visibility-vs-employee-surveillance\/#How_Delivery_Visibility_Improves_Project_Performance\" >How Delivery Visibility Improves Project Performance<\/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\/project-management\/delivery-visibility-vs-employee-surveillance\/#Signs_Your_Business_Needs_More_Delivery_Visibility\" >Signs Your Business Needs More Delivery Visibility<\/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\/project-management\/delivery-visibility-vs-employee-surveillance\/#Workstatus_Bring_Visibility_to_Every_Stage_of_Project_Delivery\" >Workstatus: Bring Visibility to Every Stage of Project Delivery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstatus.io\/blog\/project-management\/delivery-visibility-vs-employee-surveillance\/#Wrapping_Up\" >Wrapping Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstatus.io\/blog\/project-management\/delivery-visibility-vs-employee-surveillance\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Organizations nowadays have access to more workforce data than ever. Many organizations use employee surveillance software for tracking employee activity. This software usually tracks activity, work hours, screenshots, and online behavior. Such data is used by businesses to understand how employees spend their time.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/news.microsoft.com\/de-ch\/2025\/06\/17\/new-microsoft-study-reveals-the-rise-of-the-infinite-workday-40-of-employees-check-email-before-6-a-m-evening-meetings-up-16\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Microsoft&#8217;s Work Trend Index<\/a>, the average employee receives 117 emails a day and is interrupted every two minutes by meetings, messages, or notifications. These interruptions affect work; however, they are usually difficult to understand solely from activity data.<\/p>\n<p>This gives rise to an important question:<\/p>\n<h3>Does employee surveillance improve project outcomes, or do businesses need better delivery visibility?<\/h3>\n<p>For many service businesses, the answer lies in gaining visibility into delivery. It helps in understanding project progress, resource utilization, workload distribution, and delivery risks before they affect results.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s explore the key differences between delivery visibility vs. employee surveillance and find out which approach has a greater impact on project performance.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Businesses_Turn_to_Employee_Surveillance\"><\/span>Why Businesses Turn to Employee Surveillance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most businesses turn to employee surveillance to improve visibility and accountability. Different<\/p>\n<p>Organizations adopt different forms of employee surveillance and monitoring<\/p>\n<p><strong>The goal is<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Improve accountability<\/li>\n<li>Understand employee activity<\/li>\n<li>Track work hours<\/li>\n<li>Gain proof that work is happening<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Businesses often monitor:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Attendance<\/li>\n<li>Time spent on tasks<\/li>\n<li>Website usage<\/li>\n<li>Application usage<\/li>\n<li>Screenshots<\/li>\n<li>Employee activity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As remote and hybrid work have become common, employee monitoring and surveillance tools are widely used by organizations across the globe. However, activity data shares only a part of the story and fails to provide clear visibility into the productivity and performance of the employee<\/p>\n<div class=\"upd-cusbanner sc-col\">\n    <p class=\"heading\">Are projects falling behind despite employee monitoring?<\/p>\n    <div class=\"cta-title\">Focus on delivery outcomes, not just activity.<\/div>    \n    <div class=\"ctasec\">\n    <a class=\"primary_btn1\" onclick=\"call_demows();\" href=\"javascript:void(0);\">Book a Demo<\/a>\n    <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-href=\"\" class=\"bkdemo\" \n    onclick=\"return get_ws_signupform(this);\">Start Free Trial<\/a>    \n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Limitations_of_Activity-Based_Visibility\"><\/span>The Limitations of Activity-Based Visibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some organizations use activity-based employee monitoring software. However, activity-based insights have certain limitations. Employee activity data can show:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Who is working<\/li>\n<li>When they are working<\/li>\n<li>How much time employees spend on tasks<\/li>\n<li>Which apps and websites do they use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This information can be useful. However, measuring project performance requires much more than activity. For instance, your team may appear busy all week and still miss deadlines. Your employees may be working hard, but projects can still slow down due to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Resource shortages<\/li>\n<li>Unclear priorities<\/li>\n<li>Workload imbalances<\/li>\n<li>Delayed approvals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is where you realize you need more than activity tracking. You need delivery visibility to better understand how employees work.<\/p>\n<div class=\"upd-cusbanner sc-col\">\n    <p class=\"heading\">How much time do managers spend chasing project updates?<\/p>\n    <div class=\"cta-title\">Replace manual follow-ups with real-time delivery visibility.<\/div>    \n    <div class=\"ctasec\">\n    <a class=\"primary_btn1\" onclick=\"call_demows();\" href=\"javascript:void(0);\">Book a Demo<\/a>\n    <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-href=\"\" class=\"bkdemo\" \n    onclick=\"return get_ws_signupform(this);\">Start Free Trial<\/a>    \n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Delivery_Visibility\"><\/span>What Is Delivery Visibility?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Delivery visibility is the ability to understand how work moves from planning to completion. It provides real-time transparency of how work translates into completed milestones.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It helps you see:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Project progress<\/li>\n<li>Team workloads<\/li>\n<li>Resource utilization<\/li>\n<li>Capacity levels<\/li>\n<li>Delivery risks<\/li>\n<li>Project timelines<\/li>\n<li>Overall delivery performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Delivery visibility focuses on outcomes rather than simply on employee activity. It helps answer an important question:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are your projects moving forward as expected?<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delivery_Visibility_vs_Employee_Surveillance\"><\/span>Delivery Visibility vs. Employee Surveillance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20096\" src=\"https:\/\/www.workstatus.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Delivery-Visibility-vs.-Employee-Surveillance.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.workstatus.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Delivery-Visibility-vs.-Employee-Surveillance.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.workstatus.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Delivery-Visibility-vs.-Employee-Surveillance-300x187.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.workstatus.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Delivery-Visibility-vs.-Employee-Surveillance-768x478.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The choice between delivery visibility and employee surveillance has real business repercussions. The way your business approaches visibility has a huge impact on your people, reputation, and bottom line.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Delivery_Visibility_Improves_Project_Performance\"><\/span>How Delivery Visibility Improves Project Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20097\" src=\"https:\/\/www.workstatus.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/How-Delivery-Visibility-Improves-Project-Performance.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.workstatus.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/How-Delivery-Visibility-Improves-Project-Performance.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.workstatus.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/How-Delivery-Visibility-Improves-Project-Performance-300x118.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.workstatus.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/How-Delivery-Visibility-Improves-Project-Performance-768x302.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Delivery visibility has a huge impact on project performance. When you have greater delivery clarity, you gain better visibility into projects, teams, and resource allocation. It helps you to notice small issues before they become major problems.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how delivery visibility helps improve project performance:<\/p>\n<p>Detect Delivery Risks in the Early Stage<\/p>\n<p>Project issues rarely appear instantly. Most problems start small and gradually turn into more challenging issues<\/p>\n<p>When you have clear delivery insights, it allows you to identify quickly:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Missed milestones<\/li>\n<li>Growing workloads<\/li>\n<li>Resource constraints<\/li>\n<li>Workflow bottlenecks<\/li>\n<li>Projects at risk of delays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This helps you take corrective action before deadlines and client commitments are affected.<\/p>\n<h3>Improve Resource Allocation<\/h3>\n<p>Poor resource planning is one of the common reasons for project delays. When there is a lack of clarity, some employees may become overloaded with work while others may remain underutilized. Clear delivery insights help you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understand team workloads<\/li>\n<li>Monitor resource utilization<\/li>\n<li>Balance capacity across projects<\/li>\n<li>Allocate resources more efficiently<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This helps in reducing delivery risks and improves project execution.<\/p>\n<h3>Strengthen Project Visibility<\/h3>\n<p>As organizations grow, project information often becomes scattered across meetings, spreadsheets, and multiple tools.<\/p>\n<p>Strong project visibility helps you understand:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Current project status<\/li>\n<li>Delivery progress<\/li>\n<li>Team dependencies<\/li>\n<li>Upcoming deadlines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This creates better alignment and supports faster decision-making.<\/p>\n<h3>Improve Delivery Performance<\/h3>\n<p>When you have clear visibility into delivery, it allows you to easily:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify inefficiencies<\/li>\n<li>Remove bottlenecks<\/li>\n<li>Improve workflows<\/li>\n<li>Optimize project execution<\/li>\n<li>Reduce project overruns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Over time, these improvements lead to better delivery performance, more predictable outcomes, and higher client satisfaction.<\/p>\n<h3>Increase Accountability Without Micromanagement<\/h3>\n<p>When expectations and progress are clear, the team performs better. Delivery visibility helps businesses<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Track progress against goals<\/li>\n<li>Improve ownership of work<\/li>\n<li>Increase accountability<\/li>\n<li>Reduce the need for constant follow-ups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This creates a healthier balance between accountability and autonomy.<\/p>\n<h3>Support Better Planning and Forecasting<\/h3>\n<p>Planning and forecasting are dependent on the accuracy of the information. Better delivery visibility allows you<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Forecast project timelines more accurately<\/li>\n<li>Anticipate capacity needs<\/li>\n<li>Identify future resource gaps<\/li>\n<li>Plan upcoming work with greater confidence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This helps you make proactive decisions instead of reacting to problems after they occur.<\/p>\n<div class=\"upd-cusbanner sc-col\">\n    <p class=\"heading\">Can you confidently predict project delivery outcomes?<\/p>\n    <div class=\"cta-title\">Turn workforce data into actionable insights with Workstatus.<\/div>    \n    <div class=\"ctasec\">\n    <a class=\"primary_btn1\" onclick=\"call_demows();\" href=\"javascript:void(0);\">Book a Demo<\/a>\n    <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-href=\"\" class=\"bkdemo\" \n    onclick=\"return get_ws_signupform(this);\">Start Free Trial<\/a>    \n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signs_Your_Business_Needs_More_Delivery_Visibility\"><\/span>Signs Your Business Needs More Delivery Visibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many businesses believe they need more monitoring when the real problem is limited visibility.<\/p>\n<p>You may need more delivery visibility if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Project delays appear unexpectedly<\/li>\n<li>Workloads are uneven across teams<\/li>\n<li>Resource planning feels reactive<\/li>\n<li>Delivery issues are discovered too late<\/li>\n<li>Teams look busy, but results are inconsistent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are often signs of limited visibility into delivery, not a lack of employee monitoring. The good news is that modern workforce intelligence and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.workstatus.io\/workforce-management\/employee-productivity-monitoring?utm_source=delivery_visibility_SK&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=WB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">productivity monitoring software<\/a> like Workstatus can provide the visibility needed to improve project performance, optimize resources, and support better outcomes without surveillance or micromanagement.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Workstatus_Bring_Visibility_to_Every_Stage_of_Project_Delivery\"><\/span>Workstatus: Bring Visibility to Every Stage of Project Delivery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With Workstatus, you can gain the delivery clarity needed to keep projects on track, improve resource utilization, and make better operational decisions. It is a widely used <a href=\"https:\/\/www.workstatus.io\/workforce-intelligence?utm_source=delivery_visibility_SK&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=WB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">workforce intelligence software<\/a> that helps you get a clear view of project progress, team capacity, and delivery performance.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how:<\/p>\n<h3>1. Project Progress Visibility<\/h3>\n<p>Stay informed about how work is progressing across projects.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Track project status in real time<\/li>\n<li>Monitor task completion trends<\/li>\n<li>Identify delays before they affect delivery<\/li>\n<li>Improve project visibility across teams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.workstatus.io\/reporting-analytics\/workforce-analytics-software?utm_source=delivery_visibility_SK&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=WB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">workforce analytics software<\/a> ensures your projects move forward with fewer surprises.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Workforce Capacity &amp; Workload Insights<\/h3>\n<p>Understand whether teams have the capacity to deliver successfully.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify overloaded employees<\/li>\n<li>Spot underutilized resources<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workstatus.io\/reporting-analytics\/workload-management?utm_source=delivery_visibility_SK&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=WB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Balance workloads<\/a> more effectively<\/li>\n<li>Improve resource allocation decisions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This helps prevent burnout while improving delivery outcomes.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Productivity &amp; Work Pattern Insights<\/h3>\n<p>See how work is getting done across your organization.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understand productivity trends<\/li>\n<li>Identify workflow bottlenecks<\/li>\n<li>Track focus and active work time<\/li>\n<li>Improve workforce efficiency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This helps teams spend more time on meaningful work.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Proof of Work &amp; Accountability<\/h3>\n<p>Gain visibility without relying on constant follow-ups.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access reliable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.workstatus.io\/project-management\/proof-of-work?utm_source=delivery_visibility_SK&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=WB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">proof of work<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Track work activity and progress<\/li>\n<li>Improve transparency across teams<\/li>\n<li>Support accountability with data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This helps managers stay informed while reducing unnecessary check-ins.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Delivery Risk Detection<\/h3>\n<p>Identify potential delivery issues before they become project problems.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Spot project delays early<\/li>\n<li>Monitor workload imbalances<\/li>\n<li>Identify resource constraints<\/li>\n<li>Reduce delivery risks proactively<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This helps teams take action before deadlines are impacted.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Resource Utilization Visibility<\/h3>\n<p>Understand how workforce capacity is being used across projects.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monitor resource utilization<\/li>\n<li>Track billable and non-billable effort<\/li>\n<li>Optimize workforce planning<\/li>\n<li>Improve operational efficiency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This helps businesses get more value from existing resources.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Delivery Performance Insights<\/h3>\n<p>Connect workforce activity to business outcomes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Measure delivery performance<\/li>\n<li>Track project execution trends<\/li>\n<li>Improve planning accuracy<\/li>\n<li>Support data-driven decisions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This helps leaders improve project outcomes and operational performance<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_Up\"><\/span>Wrapping Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The debate around delivery visibility vs. employee surveillance is not about choosing between accountability and oversight. It is about understanding which information helps improve project performance.<\/p>\n<p>Employee surveillance can show whether employees are active.<\/p>\n<p>Delivery visibility shows whether projects are progressing, resources are being used effectively, and delivery goals are on track.<\/p>\n<p>For businesses that want better project outcomes, stronger delivery visibility provides the insights needed to improve execution, make better decisions, and deliver work more consistently.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Ques. What is delivery visibility?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Delivery visibility is the ability to see how projects are progressing and how effectively resources are being used. It helps in knowing whether delivery goals are on track and then taking appropriate corrective action.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ques. How is delivery visibility different from employee surveillance?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Employee surveillance focuses on employee activity. Delivery visibility focuses on project progress, team capacity, and delivery outcomes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ques. Why are companies moving away from employee surveillance?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Companies are moving away from employee surveillance as they have realized they need more than activity data. They need insights that help improve project delivery, resource planning, and business performance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ques. \u00a0How does delivery visibility improve productivity?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> It helps teams identify bottlenecks, balance workloads, and address issues before they affect project timelines.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ques. What tools provide delivery visibility?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Delivery visibility is often provided by workforce intelligence, project management, resource management, and delivery visibility software.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ques. What metrics should managers track for delivery visibility?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Managers should track project progress, resource utilization, workload distribution, team capacity, project timelines, and delivery performance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ques. How does Workstatus support delivery visibility?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Workstatus helps businesses track project progress, monitor team capacity, understand resource utilization, and identify delivery risks early.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ques. What are the benefits of replacing employee surveillance with workforce intelligence?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Workforce intelligence helps businesses make better decisions, improve resource planning, increase accountability, reduce delivery risks, and improve project outcomes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Organizations nowadays have access to more workforce data than ever. Many organizations use employee surveillance software for tracking employee activity. This software usually tracks activity, work hours, screenshots, and online behavior. Such data is used by businesses to understand how employees spend their time. 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