Strategies for identifying and combatting time theft in remote work environments
The COVID-19 pandemic required governments and other organizations to adjust their operating structure to a remote environment. For many, this structure became the new norm, and governments continue to operate remotely or in hybrid formats. These structures have significant benefits for employees because they offer flexibility, eliminate commute times and more. However, remote or hybrid environments can also have setbacks because they can amplify distractions that affect productivity, or worse—employees could be committing time theft by not working the time they say they are.