Category Archives: health

Workplace surveillance, from Russia with love

(Part 3 of a series on post-covid remote working. Part 2 here) Ok, so you’ve decided to install some workplace surveillance software, despite all the good reasons why you shouldn’t. Do you know exactly what you’re letting yourself in for? A basic question: Who, exactly, are these companies? Let’s take a look at one: StaffCop —… Read More »

The Changes A-coming

Covid-19 has reminded us, if we needed reminding, that people behave in unpredictable ways. We are not, it turns out, rational beings. Our leaders lead from the front, the back, not at all, or just feather their own nest first. People defy curfews; they cough on others, smear their saliva on lift buttons, and fight… Read More »

Is 5G Bad for You?

5G has reignited old discussions about whether mobile signals are bad for us — both from cell towers and from the devices themselves. I’m not a doctor, first off. But I think it’s at least worth taking a look at the data. A piece by Fierce Wireless’ Sue Marek points to some poor reporting on… Read More »