Cognizant has issued a clarification on its use of employee tracking tools amid controversy. (Photo source: X/@Cognizant) Show Quick Read Summary is AI Generated. Newsroom Reviewed
Cognizant has reportedly started training select executives on ProHance, a workforce-management tool that tracks how long employees remain active on their laptops. The new tracking system also monitors the applications and websites used by employees during work hours.
The Controversy
The workforce-management tool is designed to track employee activity on laptops, including applications and websites used during work hours. The system reportedly logs mouse and keyboard activity to gauge engagement levels. An employee is marked "idle" if no keyboard or mouse activity is detected for more than 300 seconds, a

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