Software to 'spy' on workers
2008-01-16 14:02
Cape Town - Monitoring people at work will be taken to a whole new level if a Microsoft patent application gets the go ahead.
The software giant has reportedly applied for a patent for software capable of spying on workers.
The program will monitor a user's computer activity, automatically offering help solving problems or links to resources.
Workers will be linked to their computers via wireless sensors that measure their metabolism.
This will allow managers to monitor performance by measuring heart rate, temperature, movement, facial expression and blood pressure - in the process weeding out low performers and singling out workers who excel in the jobs.
- News24