Microsoft Teams plans to launch a location-tracking feature in December 2025, allowing employers to see when employees are in the office. The feature detects Wi-Fi connections and updates work locations automatically but will be off by default, requiring user opt-in. Critics fear this fosters surveillance and erodes trust in hybrid work environments. Companies will have to balance productivity monitoring with employees' rights to privacy as remote work evolves.
Microsoft Teams plans to launch a location-tracking feature in December 2025, allowing employers to see when employees are in the office. The feature detects Wi-Fi connections and updates work locations automatically but will be off by default, requiring user opt-in. Critics fear this fosters surveillance and erodes trust in hybrid work environments. Companies will have to balance productivity monitoring with employees' rights to privacy as remote work evolves.