# Monitored Workplace Productivity and output are tracked to benefit both employers and employees. By [Vasiliki Marapas](https://www.trendhunter.com/Vasiliki.Marapas), Research Advisor & Writer | Published Jun 17, 2015 | Category: [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/business-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/workplace-accountability ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.8/10 - Evidence articles: 8 ## What is the Monitored Workplace trend? **Monitored Workplace:** As the workforce becomes more digital, things like productivity and output can be easily measured and analyzed. This new-found ability to track and post information publicly benefits not only employers, but also employees, by offering a sense of accountability for both individuals and the team as a whole. As workplaces become more collaborative, a greater sense of accountability offer employees assurance and support. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 8 featured examples - Articles from: Feb 11, 2014 to Oct 21, 2016 - Published: Jun 17, 2015 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Monitored Workplace trend ### Workplace Monitoring As the workforce becomes more digital, the ability to measure and analyze productivity and output is increasingly important. ### Anonymized Workplace Apps Anonymized apps like Blind provide a safe way for employees to raise issues and engage in conversations about sensitive topics. ### Automated Peer Assessment Platforms Platforms like Peergrade provide data-supported insights to educators regarding student performance and provide a better way to manage the peer review process. ## What the Monitored Workplace trend means for industry ### For Human Resources The use of monitoring tools and software to track and analyze employee productivity and output can be applied across all industries and businesses. ### For Education Technology Automated peer assessment platforms like Peergrade enable educators to better manage the peer review process and provide data insights on student performance. ### For Productivity Apps Apps like Milanote and FreshTeam enable professionals to better organize and manage their projects and teams, respectively. ## Workshop question How can you increase employee accountability without excessively policing them, or implying a lack of trust? ## Trend signals for Monitored Workplace Trend score 3.8 out of 10, from popularity 64%, activity 43%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 64% - Activity: 43% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Monitored Workplace trend 8 featured examples from Feb 11, 2014 to Oct 21, 2016. - [Creative Professional Organization Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-notes): 'Milanote' is a Project Notes App That Culminates Content (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation can be pursued by app development companies that specialize in creating visual workspace apps like 'Milanote' to enhance project organization and collaborati… - [Work Performance Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-tracker): The BetterWorks Performance Tracker Increases Interaction via Apple Watch (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunities include developing new software solutions that leverage wearable technology and mobile apps to track employee performance and provide real-time… - [Coworker Approval Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/improve-employee-morale): PayrollHero's New Feature Helps to Improve Employee Morale with Likes (Category: Social Media) Implication: HR departments can implement employee approval systems to boost employee morale, retention, and job satisfaction. - [Productivity-Monitoring Wearable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/business-device): This Wearable Business Device Keeps Employees on Task (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity to revolutionize HR practices by integrating real-time data from wearable devices for performance assessment and resource allocation. - [Automated Peer Assessment Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peer-assessment): Danish Startup Peergrade Helps Teachers Manage Peer Reviews (Category: Social Good) Implication: Peergrade's platform represents a trend in education technology, which could automate or enhance other aspects of traditional classroom learning for further innovation opportuniti… - [Feminist Workplace Reviews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sexism-in-the-workplace): Crowdsourced Site InHerSight Wants to Eradicate Sexism in the Workplace (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The HR industry can utilize InHerSight's gender equality measurement tool to assess and improve workplace conditions for women employees. - [Employee-Tracking Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/employeetracking): The FreshTeam App Allows Companies to Keep Up with Worker Locations (Category: Tech) Implication: HR professionals can leverage employee-tracking platforms for more effective team collaboration and management. - [Anonymized Workplace Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anonymous-app): This Anonymous App Helps You Complain About Work With Colleagues (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity for companies to create secure messaging platforms that guarantee user privacy. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Conversion](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ai-assisted-checkout) (Business) - [Occasion Commerce](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/occasion-commerce) (Business) - [Autonomous Merchandising](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/autonomous-merchandising) (Business) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Business - [Performance-Based Creator Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creator-ad-platforms) - [MIami Pop-Culture Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-pop-culture-shirts) - [Natural Deodorant Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-beauty-studios) - [Mini Beauty Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-luxuries-store) All articles: [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business)