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Ever feel like you’re being watched at work? You probably are
WorldEmergence of bossware
A trend of using software, called 'bossware', to monitor staff activities is emerging across various industries
This software allows employers to keep track of what their staff are doing at all times
- OpinionTim DugganWork columnistSeptember 10, 2026 — 10:37amSeptember 10, 2026 — 10:37amDo you ever feel as if you’re being watched?
- As though someone is keeping an eye on what you get up to throughout the day while you work?
- Unfortunately, you’re probably right.There’s an emerging trend of software being used by employers to monitor exactly what their staff are doing at all times.
Key Takeaways
- Employers are using software to monitor workers' performance
- There has been a sharp rise in the usage of bossware across almost every industry
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Expected Outcomes
- Increased monitoring of workers' performance
Why It Matters
Potential impact on worker privacy and autonomy
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Timeline of this story
- Sep 10Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News (AU): Employers are increasingly using some form of monitoring of their workers’ performance.
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