Report by ExpressVPN
51% of UK bosses don’t trust their employees to work without online surveillance, but over half of Brits would quit if they knew it was happening to them
Key Findings
Nearly three-quarters (72%) of UK bosses admit they are more comfortable with in-person work because it requires less surveillance and monitoring.
61% of employers say hybrid working makes it difficult to maintain consistent supervision and control of their employees.
36% of employers have considered moving to full-time in-office work based on employee monitoring methods.
More than a third of UK bosses have considered moving to full-time in-office work as a result of surveillance concerns.
57% of British employers feel uneasy about remote work due to the inability to observe employees in person.
45% of Brits suspect their bosses may already be monitoring their work hours, productivity, location, or other activities without their knowledge.
42% of Brits believe it is unethical for employers to monitor online communications such as emails, chats, and video calls.
62% of UK bosses have or have been tempted to check their employees’ browsing history.
79% of Brits believe the Government should better regulate the use of workplace surveillance technology.
17% of Brits would be willing to take a 25% pay cut to avoid being monitored.
27% of Brits say they now take fewer breaks due to being monitored.
32% of Brits constantly wonder if they are being watched.
29% of British employers have fired or disciplined employees based on their recorded emails and messages.
More than a quarter (28%) of UK bosses have used monitoring tools to assess potential union formation.
85% of employers in the UK admit to using online employee monitoring techniques.
46% of Brits say the prospect of their boss surveilling their online activity and communication causes them stress and anxiety.
38% of Brits are unaware that employers are legally allowed to monitor all employee communications for legitimate business purposes.
51% of UK bosses don’t trust their employees to work without online surveillance.
Over half of Brits would quit if they knew they were being surveilled.
23% of Brits feel pressured to work longer hours due to being monitored.
38% of UK employers say employees’ recorded emails or messages have been used to inform performance reviews.