Surveillance is in, perks out. Bosses have dropped their masks, but gen Z is fighting back | Sarah Manavis

Employees are choosing to opt out of a new era of corporate malignity, epitomised by Elon Musk

Almost any workplace study in the last decade will tell you that the death of productivity - and the death of profits - is a direct result of having miserable, overworked and micromanaged employees. In an attempt to make themselves feel in control, bosses delude themselves into believing that a tight grip will yield big results from their staff.

Overwhelmingly though, the reality is the opposite: that relaxed, empowered workers (with plenty of free time) are the ones who manage to do the best work, often in shorter days than 9-5.