Forgive my ignorance (not super techy), but is geo-fencing like legal stalking?! Is Dell really paying people to check where we all live and make sure we’re there all the time? I feel this is very much treating us like children. Will we be wearing tracking collars next? (Better not give them any ideas…)
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Here is a list of things that different Fortune 100 companies are using to track employees:
[1] Geofencing – Uses GPS or RFID technology to create virtual boundaries and track employee locations.
[2] Biometric Attendance Systems – Uses fingerprint, facial recognition, or retina scans for tracking clock-ins and outs.
[3] RFID Badges – Employees use RFID-enabled ID badges to track movement within office premises.
[4] GPS Tracking on Company Devices – Monitors employee locations via smartphones, tablets, or company vehicles.
[5] Time and Attendance Software – Cloud-based solutions like Kronos, ADP, and Workday track hours worked.
[6] AI-Powered Computer Monitoring – Tracks activity on company computers, including keystrokes, mouse movements, and app usage.
[7] CCTV and Video Surveillance – Uses security cameras for real-time monitoring and reviewing movement.
[8] Keycard Access Logs – Tracks when employees enter and exit secure areas using access control systems.
[9] Workforce Analytics Software – Solutions like Microsoft Viva and Hubstaff analyze productivity and engagement.
[10] Employee Monitoring Apps – Apps like Time Doctor, Teramind, and ActivTrak track work habits and online activity.
[11] Wearable Technology – Smartwatches and health trackers monitor employee movement and even stress levels.
[12] Fleet Management Systems – GPS-based vehicle tracking for employees using company-owned vehicles.
[13] IoT Sensors in Workspaces – Tracks occupancy levels, movement patterns, and efficiency in office spaces.
[14] Remote Desktop Monitoring – Software like Splashtop and TeamViewer track remote employees' activities.
[15] AI-Powered Email and Chat Analysis – AI tools analyze communication patterns for compliance and productivity.
[16] Digital Time Clocks – Employees use digital punch-in systems with QR codes or NFC scanning.
[17] Smartphone-Based Attendance Apps – Employees check in via location-enabled mobile applications.
[18] Proximity Sensors – Detects employee movement in restricted zones or office areas.
[19] HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems) – Tracks employee schedules, location, and productivity trends.
[20] AI-Based Productivity Scoring – Uses AI to analyze work habits and generate performance scores.
If they use Google maps, then I want to see how accurate they are, how accuracy testing is done and how often, and if calculations behind are certified or not. Without all this simple citation and reference to Google maps by the HR is just a BS.
Companies don’t stalk people. People on the other hand..
yes supervision is required
You provided your home email when you joined the company and per policy and the employment agreement you signed, you need to keep an updated current address on file. Home address impacts a lot of things from COL cities to taxes. They simply took the addresses and assigned status based on that. They are not tracking you.
I don't know about everyone else but my team was required to give dell our home addresses. Their "geo fencing" is more than likely just some very basic automated process that checks the travel time from our home address to the nearest office on Google maps.
What is that going to tell them anyway?
I suspect dell's been keeping a lot of metrics on employees and repackaging it as much as possible to sell on the open market.