A group of American bank workers Wells Fargo & Co. They would have been simulating their work activities in front of the desk, according to an investigation carried out by the company.
The banking company reported that the collaborators, who belonged to the wealth and investment management unit, were fired or resigned after knowing the results of the internal investigation.
“They were terminated following a review of allegations involving the simulation of keyboard activity to create the impression of active work,” the documents submitted to the court detailed. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).
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In 2022, Wells Fargo implemented a flexible work for its collaborators, which meant carrying out their duties from home a few days a week. A spokesperson for the bank noted that the American company “demands the highest standards from its employees and does not tolerate unethical behavior,” according to the BBC.
In addition, new regulations recently came into force in the United States that require inspections of bank agents who work from home at least once every three years.
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Motion simulators
With the teleworking modality, which has grown in recent years as a result of the covid-19 pandemic, the devices have gone viral in different countries. “mouse movers” either “mouse jigglers” that simulate activities on the computer, allowing users to leave their desks without being detected.
