Employment Law Update: Technology In The Workplace (Video Content)

Technology has changed the way we communicate, the way we inform ourselves and the way we do business.When people talk about technology in the workplace, the conversation often steers to social media but technology has a huge impact on how organisations manage employees across a whole spectrum of issues – not just social media.

Potential technology related issues can arise in the following areas in the workplace:

Communications: The increased use of email has had an impact on the frequency and tone of communications.

Mobility: Remote working is becoming the norm in many businesses and the lines between personal and work time are increasingly being blurred.

Cost: Access to the internet can create a distraction in the workplace and is documented with the term cyberslacking.