- Bevi, a Boston startup, makes high-tech water coolers that collect usage data.
- Some investors and hedge funds are using this data to track America's return to office trends, Bloomberg reported.
- The tracking places Bevi in the middle of a debate between remote workers and their employers.
As companies adjust to a world of remote and hybrid work schedules, an unusual tool is emerging to help businesses keep track of their workers — the water cooler.