83% of Workers Under Constant Electronic Surveillance

In today’s workplaces, whether in offices, warehouses, or vehicles, employees face constant electronic monitoring. This surveillance, often lacking transparency, can have severe consequences for workers whose productivity dips. The data collected is reshaping the dynamics between employees and management, potentially necessitating new policies to balance power. Meanwhile, electric vehicle (EV) fires pose unique challenges. Although there’s no solid data on their frequency, these fires can reignite weeks or months after initial suppression. Patrick Durham, an expert in lithium-ion battery safety, suggests that the best approach might be to let EV fires burn out naturally, a method that contradicts traditional firefighting instincts and would require a cultural shift in emergency response strategies.

Source: www.technologyreview.com