Surveillance at Work: Trust vs Tech | Winnipeg News

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 8, 2026 · 1m

Workplace surveillance is exploding — especially with remote work — as companies deploy advanced tools to track keystrokes, screen time, and even screenshots. But is this tech actually boosting productivity? Not necessarily: being “busy” on a screen doesn’t equal quality output, and employees may game the system by faking activity. The real danger? Eroding trust when leadership assumes you’re not working unless monitored. While monitoring has valid uses — like protecting data or meeting compliance — transparency is key. Employees deserve to know what’s tracked and why. Ultimately, the most…