The Temperature of Surveillance A growing number of Quebec employers have started installing heat sensors under work desks to monitor employee comfort levels and optimize hybrid workspaces.
At first glance, this seems like a logical step in an era where remote work is increasingly common. However, employees are raising concerns about the invasiveness of these new technologies.
These heat sensors create a culture of surveillance within workplaces by sending a message that even basic needs can be controlled and monitored by management.