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
85% of employers in the UK admit to using online employee monitoring techniques.
More than a third of UK bosses have considered moving to full-time in-office work as a result of surveillance concerns.
45% of Brits suspect their bosses may already be monitoring their work hours, productivity, location, or other activities without their knowledge.
57% of British employers feel uneasy about remote work due to the inability to observe employees in person.
36% of employers have considered moving to full-time in-office work based on employee monitoring methods.
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.
Nearly three-quarters (72%) of UK bosses admit they are more comfortable with in-person work because it requires less surveillance and monitoring.
17% of Brits would be willing to take a 25% pay cut to avoid 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.
46% of Brits say the prospect of their boss surveilling their online activity and communication causes them stress and anxiety.
51% of UK bosses don’t trust their employees to work without online surveillance.
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.
38% of Brits are unaware that employers are legally allowed to monitor all employee communications for legitimate business purposes.
Over half of Brits would quit if they knew they were being surveilled.
27% of Brits say they now take fewer breaks due to being monitored.
61% of employers say hybrid working makes it difficult to maintain consistent supervision and control of their employees.