"(...) New digital technologies have expanded the possibilities of employee monitoring and surveillance, both in
and outside the workplace. In the context of the increasing digitalisation of work, there are many issues related
to employee monitoring that warrant the attention of policymakers. As well as the often-cited privacy and ethical
concerns, there are also important implications for worker–employer relations, as digitally enabled monitoring
and surveillance inevitably shift power dynamics in the workplace. Based on input from the Network of Eurofound
Correspondents, this report explores the regulatory approaches to workplace monitoring in Europe, and the
many challenges arising from the use of new digital technologies. Drawing from empirical and qualitative
research, the report also provides some insight into the extent of employee monitoring in Europe and the
implications for job quality and work organisation. (...)" |