In 2024, Oleg Shomonko, CEO and Co-founder of Syteca, published the article “Addressing the Ethical Dilemma Surrounding Employee Monitoring: 8 Best Practices”. The article aims to guide organizations in implementing ethical employee monitoring practices, especially in the context of increasing hybrid and remote work models. Shomonko emphasizes the importance of balancing productivity, security, and compliance with respect for employee privacy and fostering a culture of trust.

The article outlines eight best practices for ethical employee monitoring, including creating a detailed monitoring policy, ensuring transparency, limiting the scope of monitoring, and protecting collected data. While the article provides practical guidelines, it does not delve deeply into the potential legal implications across different jurisdictions or the challenges organizations might face in enforcing these practices. Additionally, the discussion could benefit from more empirical data supporting the effectiveness of the recommended practices.