ByteDance has deployed a new badge tracking app called MyRTO that monitors workers' days in office and asks them to explain absences.
Employees at TikTok told the Times they received notices about the new tool, called MyRTO, which reportedly monitors badge swipes into an office and may ask employees to explain absences on days when they were expected in the office. The staff were reportedly informed that “any deliberate and consistent disregard may result in disciplinary action.” These “deviations” could also impact the workers’ performance reviews which could impede a path to promotion.
as well as human resources staff. Many TikTok employees are reportedly required to show up in person at least three times per week, with a smaller percentage expected in five days per week. Like other tech companies, TikTok has increased enforcement of this policy over the past year and evenA TikTok spokesperson confirmed the existence of the tool with Gizmodo and said it was intended to improve transparency and clarity about return-to-work requirements.
“The MyRTO tool, which was announced and rolled out this week, allows employees to view their own personal data, capture valid out-of-office business reasons, and correct inaccuracies when needed,” the spokesperson said. “The ultimate goal of MyRTO is to provide greater clarity and context to both employees and leaders regarding their RTO expectations and in-office schedules as well as help foster more transparent communications.
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