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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Employee finished all assigned work, took a 20-minute restroom break; only to learn supervisor had been tracking their whereabouts in a lurching way

Have you ever stepped away from your desk for a quick break, only to wonder what your coworkers think when your status suddenly goes offline? In an era of remote and hybrid work, even a grey status icon can sometimes spark workplace tension.

That was the frustration shared by one employee on Reddit, who accused their supervisor of micromanaging after discovering she had contacted another colleague to check on their whereabouts rather than reaching out directly.

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