the annual evaluation is no longer just a paper you fill out and forget.
what is the story with ai-powered evaluation?
major companies like microsoft and amazon have started using ai systems to analyze performance. it is not just a camera; it is software that dissects your work:
high-precision clock-in and clock-out times.
your activity on the computer (it knows if you are just browsing social media).
the number of tasks completed.
the time wasted while being idle.
how you communicate and interact with your colleagues during work hours.
your performance level compared to your team.
how many times you left your desk or pretended to be busy elsewhere.
ai calculates productivity... there is no room for excuses or slacking off!
why are companies doing this?
from the management's perspective:
they want fairness in evaluation; numbers do not lie.
they want data-driven results, not based on whether the manager likes or dislikes you.
to reduce small talk during work hours.
to give bonuses to those who truly deserve them.
now, the manager won't tell you "i feel like you are not focused." instead, the system says: "you only worked 5 hours out of the 8 legal hours."
is this legal?
in most cases, if the company informed you about tracking systems in its internal policies, then you have agreed to work under these conditions. it all comes down to the labor laws in the country and the company’s regulations. simply put... if they hang a camera, they are watching!
how to save yourself?
instead of fearing the camera, make it work in your favor:
organize your time: work is work, and play is play.
reduce unnecessary breaks and "disappearing acts."
record your work: leave a digital footprint for everything you do in the system.
show your skills: let your achievements be documented with numbers.
work smart: it is not just about filling hours; it is about what you accomplished during them.
in the era of ai... numbers do the talking!
the question is for you...
if your company introduced this system:
would you be for it?
or are you against it because of the extra pressure, surveillance, and invasion of privacy?
