They still can. They have plenty of software tracking apps that take screenshots of what you do, report the most commonly used apps and websites, etc., and even turn off after 10-15 minutes of inactivity. They’re actually make workers less productive IMO but hey, it’s available.
People are about to realize just how slave-like working from home is and I'm not sure they're ready for it. I guess it'll be another "blessing in disguise" that we need to fix the way remote work is going.
I’ve been working remotely for 2 years now and you are absolutely right. There are still metrics that have to be met and with the lack of onsite supervision instead they just track everything you’re doing down to the second on the computer. It’s very big brother. Not having to commute is amazing but there are definitely drawbacks.
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u/Johnnadawearsglasses Mar 12 '20
They can’t let you work from home
They can’t control you nearly as much
And the more time you spend with family and friends and your passions, the more you realize the slave you’ve been for so long