The workplace on the verge of the 21st century

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to examine the social impact of advanced technologies in the workplace for the 21st century. Current advances in workplace monitoring technologies include monitoring of e-mail and Internet activity, widespread use of video surveillance, background checks, more sophisticated drug testing, among others. The advent of these technologies has raised a number of social issues, including privacy, fairness, illnesses related to stress and the quality of working life.

Social aspects, Work environment, Ethical aspects, Technological innovations, 21st century AD, Electronic employee monitoring, Electronic surveillance

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Participation in the company of HBK-Spaarbank

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Financial participation in the Belgian savings bank HBK-Spaarbank is described in terms of origin, principles and evolution. The cooperative company Personnel Cooperative HBK, which represents all employees of HBK-Spaarbank, is the embodiment of this participation. The cooperative company, founded in 1979 has grown to become a very important stakeholder, owning 22.5% of the capital of the credit institution.

Commercial Banking, DEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS, Participative Management, Commercial & Savings Banks, Analysis, Management, Employee ownership, Participatory management, Savings banks, HBK-Spaarbank

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