Should employees be monitored

Answer 1

No, they should not be monitored because it is proven by experts in the business enterprise textbook that letting employers make decisions on their own motivates them to work harder.

Another Answer

Monitoring is a fact of life. You agree to it when you sign your employment application and/or you agree to it everytime you use the employer's computer system. Calls are potentially monitored. Everything is monitored.

The employer has a vested interest in monitoring, particularly when employees have a great deal of power, such as when they hold high places in Information Technology or Management. The employer can not afford to risk a bad employee.

You are already subject to random drug testing/monitoring. There is no difference between that and random phone call or computer monitoring. After all, this is the employer's property, and they have the right to monitor.

Besides, why should you be concerned. If you are monitored, and you are honest and ethical, what is the problem? If you are not honest or ethical, then certainly you have reason for concern, but to be candid, I would not want you as an employee either.

I happen to have nearly 40 years working in the IT business, and I know that monitoring is there, and it happens. That actually makes me feel better, because I know that the company is watching out and, at a certain level, the monitoring will prove me out when the brown smelly stuff hits the fan. In my industry, the more you know, the larger a risk you present, and, in my humble opinion, monitoring is appropriate and justified.

Its no different than the monitoring you might experience if you fly on a commercial airline. The TSA is going to monitor you, they are going to profile you, and they are going to do whatever it takes to make your flight safe. Personally, I would rather have that, then worry about some terrorist taking down my flight and killing us all.

Answer 2

While it's important to ensure productivity and compliance with company policies, constant monitoring of employees can negatively impact trust, morale, and overall employee well-being. It's crucial to find a balance between monitoring for productivity purposes and respecting employees' privacy and autonomy in the workplace. Clear communication about monitoring policies and mechanisms for addressing any concerns that may arise can help maintain a positive work environment.