Two-thirds of employers use spy software to track remote workers, according to a recent survey. That kind of monitoring is likely a pretty bad idea for employers to embrace amid an economy in which employees are veering towards record levels of burnout and the nation’s quit rate has hit a new record, with at least 4.2 million people quitting their jobs in October. Employers face a severe labor shortage and they’re under pressure to keep their workers from flaming out.

So how do you use technology to boost employee productivity—without invading privacy or eroding trust? Experts say the answer may be in simply paying attention to the employee experience and empowering people by giving them insights into improving their work/life balance.