performance metrics

Wells Fargo fired a dozen people accused of faking keyboard strokes

I’ll be honest; when I first heard about Wells Fargo firing a dozen people accused of faking keyboard strokes, I was taken aback. The idea that employees were being monitored to that extent, down to analyzing keystrokes and mouse movements, is quite concerning. It raises questions about the company culture and the way productivity is measured. If only there was another way to gauge performance other than screen time. I’ve always believed that measuring performance should be based on the quality of work delivered rather than the arbitrary metrics of time spent in front of a screen.

It’s ironic that Wells Fargo, a company that has had its fair share of scandals in the past, is cracking down on employees for allegedly faking keyboard strokes.… Continue reading