The enemy within

With the increase in regulation as well as the scrutiny of regulatory bodies, managers need to be aware of what they are permitted to do, in order to ensure that their employees are not undertaking unlawful activities that may impact their business operation. Monitoring employees' behaviour and performance should commence at the recruitment stage and be carried out in the appropriate format throughout the individual's employment. In some industries there will be specific requirements; it is not the purpose of this article to deal with these. Pre-employment checks It is a criminal offenc...