In any organization, the relationship between the employer and employee plays a critical role in determining the effectiveness of the firm. A good relationship is characterized by flexibility and a sense of responsibility in the organization. Advanced technology has made it possible for firms to virtually monitor the operations of the stakeholders. Some firms offer employees with electronic devices such as tablets and phones through which they can share files from a remote location. Through this, the firms are able to track the conversations that are made through the network system of the company since it is usually linked to a central domain that can be used to track all the emails and websites visited via the system. Hence, the management of the firm is able to monitor and take action on any suspicious and fraudulent activities that the employees may be indulging in. However, this connectivity limits the personal freedom and privacy of employees which calls for adoption of a policy that enhances both the effectiveness of the enterprise and the employees’ welfare.
Bring your own device (BYOD) is a policy that firms are undertaking to ensure that their workers are connected to the firm virtually using their own devices. When a firm introduces BYOD policy it needs to stipulate terms and conditions of using the service since the company data is exposed to risks such as public exposure. Such measures include incorporation of device management software that accesses the devices of employees to enhance the level of security. These terms and conditions govern the usage of the personal devices and ensure that the clients do not exploit the company’s flexibility for the personal gain.
Automatic Fraud Detector (AFD) is a policy that can be implemented by firms to enhance the security of the company files and data as well as safeguard the welfare of the employees. Both BYOD policy and company provided devices do not adequately address the conflict of interest between employers and employees, which calls for the policies to be revised by both the employees and the employers. The AFD model audits the files of the enterprise periodically. In case of a fraud, the data management system automatically sends a signal to the relevant authority for necessary measures to be taken. The employers do not necessarily have to be checking on all the activities of the employees since the system sends an alarm when there is a suspicious activity.
The system is different from the BYOD and company provided devices policies in that the firm is able to enhance its security as well as protect the interests of the workers (Keller, 2016). Also, through such a measure, the company reduces its expenses since it does not have to purchase devices for the workers. On the other hand, the employees are able to enjoy more flexibility which results to increased efficacy in the enterprise.
Through adoption of the automatic fraud detector, both the interests of the firm and the employees are catered for, which enhances the relationship between the employer and the employee. The managers can liaise with the workers effectively which leads to proper management of human resource management in the enterprise, leading to satisfaction of both workers and their employers.
References
Keller, P. (2016). 983 Balancing Employer Business Interests and Employee Privacy Interests: A Survey of Kansas Intrusion on Seclusion Cases in the Employment Context. Kuscholarworks.ku.edu. Retrieved 7 June 2016, from https://kuscholarworks.ku.edu/bitstream/handle/1808/20243/Keller.pdf?sequence
