Joe Aiston and Alexander Barnett discuss employee surveillance risks with Workplace Insight

The COVID-19 pandemic has created the perfect storm to force organisations to further consider their working practices, with all but essential physical roles usually involving an element of homeworking.

While more people are working from home, the fear of declining productivity and concerns for people wellbeing has encouraged many employers to increase their employee monitoring arrangements. Employers must consider employee relations and the legal ramifications when implementing new digital surveillance technologies.

Joe and Alex outline the employment and data law considerations, and how employers can strike the balance between monitoring employees where necessary and protecting their privacy.

Read the full article on Workplace Insight.