Monitoring employee productivity

I’ve been exploring employee monitoring tools lnd wanted to understand how they actually help companies in day-to-day operations.

For example, in remote work setups, it’s hard to track productivity. Some tools can show active work hours, idle time, and app usage, which helps managers make better decisions.

But at the same time, I’m curious—how do teams balance productivity tracking without making employees feel monitored or pressured?

Would love to hear real experiences or insights.