Is Your Boss Watching? 3 Tips to Handle Workplace Surveillance | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep87

Is your boss tracking your keystrokes? Workplace surveillance is on the rise, and 1 in 9 workers have quit because of it. In this episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, we dive into the gritty reality of “Bossware” and digital monitoring.

As remote work grows, so does “productivity anxiety.” Managers are increasingly using technology to watch employees, but research shows this often leads to “Productivity Theater” rather than real results. We discuss why this kills autonomy and how you can protect your career while navigating these digital eyes.

Tune in to learn:

• The specific tools employers use to track screen time, keystrokes, and even sentiment.
• Why surveillance often backfires by destroying trust, creativity, and mental health.
• The one question you must ask in interviews: “How do you monitor performance?”.
• Strategies to advocate for ethical monitoring and separate your “Dorms” life from your “Desks” life.

Read the full article at College Recruiter or listen here: