Wells Fargo fires over a dozen employees for faking mouse movements
What specific reasons did Wells Fargo cite for firing the employees in May?
Wells Fargo fired over a dozen employees in May for allegedly lying about being at their desks and simulating keyboard activity using "mouse jiggler" tools. The firings came to light via disclosures the bank shared with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (Finra) in June. The terminated employees worked in the lender's wealth and investment management unit and used easily obtainable tools to imply that they were working, while they weren't even at their computers.
Which unit of Wells Fargo did the terminated employees belong to?
The terminated Wells Fargo employees belonged to the bank's wealth and investment management unit. They were fired for allegedly faking productivity by using devices or apps that simulate keyboard activity and create the impression of active work.
How did the employees at Wells Fargo simulate being at their desks, according to the report?
According to the report, the employees at Wells Fargo simulated being at their desks by using "mouse jiggler" tools and simulating keyboard activity. These tools and techniques create the impression of active work on their computers, even when they weren't actually at their desks or working.