Wells Fargo Fires Employees for Using 'Mouse Jigglers' to Fake Productivity

The bank's crackdown highlights the growing use of surveillance technology to monitor remote workers.

Wells Fargo terminated over a dozen employees for using devices that simulate mouse activity to appear active.
The bank's actions underscore tensions between employer surveillance and remote work flexibility.
Various 'bossware' tools, including keyloggers and webcam monitoring, are increasingly used to track employee productivity.
The rise of 'quiet vacationing' and other deceptive practices reflects worker dissatisfaction with invasive monitoring.
Employers are urged to address unrealistic productivity expectations and promote a balanced work environment.