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Employee Monitoring FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions
Here, in our Employee Monitoring frequently asked questions area you will find answers to many questions you may be asking yourselves about the use Employee Monitoring for monitoring your workers in order to improve your company performance. In case you feel that any of your questions have not been answered feel free to contact us.
What operating systems does Employee Monitoring work on?
Employee Monitoring can work on any standard type of network (most are either hub or switch based).
If you operate on a switched network, you will need to add a simple hub in front of your network switch in order to see all users on your network. If you are operating on a hub based network, no additional hardware is necessary.
Do we have to install it on every computer in the company?
No, just install it on the computers you are planning to monitor and you will be able to see the activities of all users on your network, but if you going to monitor the entire company then yes you need to install it on every computer.
What type of network does Employee Monitoring work on?
Employee Monitoring can work on any standard type of network (most are either hub or switch based).
If you operate on a switched network, you will need to add a simple hub in front of your network switch in order to see all users on your network. If you are operating on a hub based network, no additional hardware is necessary.
Can Employee Monitoring be used remotely?
Yes, there are many applications you can use – GoToMyPX is one – fast and secure to acces your PC on web based platform or Team Viewer.
Can I generate Reports from Employee Monitor?
In most Employee Monitor systems you can generate and print reports on one user and you can also create reports for all the employees being monitored.
Also you have the option to generate reports by dates and can insert more advanced details if you need to.
How much disk space do Employee Monitor systems take up?
It depends on the system you are installing and the type of installation you are choosing.
Such as: how frequently you set the Employee Monitoring to save Screen snapshots and how many days you are allowing it to record history.
8 hours of one day equals 15 MB on your hard drive.
Can the information recorded on the Employee Monitor be used in a court of law?
It's not guaranteed that you will be able to use it as evidence, it depends on the quality and quantity of the recording and how effective it is. It also depends on the judge and whether or not he determines that this piece of evidence can help bring justice.
In conclusion there is no sure answer about that question – we are not suggesting that you try to use it as evidence in court, but you could try to talk to a lawyer if you are not sure.
Should I tell my employees that they are being monitored?
You can do it, but take it into considiration that once they know about it the potential abuse of the office computers for internet and their own use of the computer will skyrocket.
At first try not telling them anything at all, maybe just a hint – Employee Monitoring systems do not require you to inform your Employees.
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