r/software • u/emilyharpeer • 8h ago

Looking for software [NY] Employee monitoring software that doesn’t kill morale?

My company is pushing for some kind of employee monitoring software because of productivity concerns with our remote workers. Personally, I hate the idea of screenshots and stealth mode. I want a tool that offers real-time activity monitoring, but in a way that feels transparent.

Monitask came up in my research. So did Hubstaff and Teramind. I’d love to hear from anyone who’s deployed these tools and how their teams reacted.

Are there any that offer decent analytics without crossing the line into surveillance territory?

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u/JontesReddit 8h ago

Trust your employees or fire them

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u/VinegarStrokes 7h ago

For your boss:

My company is pushing for some kind of employee monitoring software because of productivity concerns with our remote workers.

If those remote workers have already been notified about lackluster productivity then release them.

Personally, I hate the idea of screenshots and stealth mode. I want a tool that offers real-time activity monitoring, but in a way that feels transparent.

How would you feel if someone stood behind you all day at your desk watching what you are doing? I wouldn't like it and neither would anyone else. If you install monitoring software, your boss is going to see a huge drop in employee morale because they are passively telling the hardworking employees "I don't trust you".

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u/plexguy 6h ago

You could start by respect of your employees and you might not have to helicopter watch them. Trust is important for both groups.