Jennifer Simonson has spent more than 20 years writing for newspapers, magazines and websites. Her journalism career started in a Denver-area city council building as a government newspaper reporter.

Employee monitoring tools can be used to increase efficiency and productivity, but they can also be used in ways that feel unethical — such as deciding who gets laid off. Employee monitoring software, ...

Employers need a clear picture of their team’s tasks, activities and progress, but tracking productivity can be a challenge. Some businesses use employee monitoring software to better understand ...

Employers often install monitoring software on their employees’ computers to track activities and ensure productivity and security. The legality of this practice depends on how the monitoring is ...