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I am currently outsourced to a agency. I work in place where they are tons of CCTV. For example, even now, behind my desk there's a CCTV to monitor. That is fine.
When I step out for a short breather or coffee break the terrace, my agency supervisor will immediately take a snapshot while viewing on the CCTV and send it to my company's HR and management. And a nasty email will go from agency supervisor to my company's HR and management saying I am missing. But in actual fact, I hold on to a duty mobile whereby I am contactable even if I am not at my desk.
I feel it's a violation of my privacy. Is it wrong to take short breaks? Or my agency supervisor is being nitpicky.
I have voiced out to my company's HR, and there's nothing much they can do as they want the contract so badly.
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asked Apr 22 '16 at 3:10
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I am currently outsourced to a agency. I work in place where they are tons of CCTV. For example, even now, behind my desk there's a CCTV to monitor. That is fine.
When I step out for a short breather or coffee break the terrace, my agency supervisor will immediately take a snapshot while viewing on the CCTV and send it to my company's HR and management. And a nasty email will go from agency supervisor to my company's HR and management saying I am missing. But in actual fact, I hold on to a duty mobile whereby I am contactable even if I am not at my desk.
I feel it's a violation of my privacy. Is it wrong to take short breaks? Or my agency supervisor is being nitpicky.
I have voiced out to my company's HR, and there's nothing much they can do as they want the contract so badly.
colleagues ethics privacy
asked Apr 22 '16 at 3:10
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closed as off-topic by Richard U, Chris E, gnat, IDrinkandIKnowThings, Dawny33 Apr 22 '16 at 17:58
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave these specific reasons:
- "Real questions have answers. Rather than explaining why your situation is terrible, or why your boss/coworker makes you unhappy, explain what you want to do to make it better. For more information, click here." – Chris E, gnat, Dawny33
- "Questions seeking advice on company-specific regulations, agreements, or policies should be directed to your manager or HR department. Questions that address only a specific company or position are of limited use to future visitors. Questions seeking legal advice should be directed to legal professionals. For more information, click here." – Richard U, IDrinkandIKnowThings
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Outside of having your management tell the customer that you are entitled to stretch your legs from time to time and if he doesn't like it he can go to another agency, there is nothing that can be done to correct the customer. The other thing management could do is promise you that they understand that he's being an ass and are ignoring his complaints; that wouldn't make your relationship with the customer any easier but it would at least make his actions mostly harmless (until he fires you and/or your firm in disgust). Nothing else is likely to be effective at addressing this.
– keshlam
Apr 22 '16 at 3:26
Is there any reason he's picking on you in particular?
– Kilisi
Apr 22 '16 at 4:46
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I guess you are not in Europe
– Ed Heal
Apr 22 '16 at 5:02
@ed heal,No, based in asia for projects
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Apr 22 '16 at 7:37
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I am currently outsourced to a agency. I work in place where they are tons of CCTV. For example, even now, behind my desk there's a CCTV to monitor. That is fine.
When I step out for a short breather or coffee break the terrace, my agency supervisor will immediately take a snapshot while viewing on the CCTV and send it to my company's HR and management. And a nasty email will go from agency supervisor to my company's HR and management saying I am missing. But in actual fact, I hold on to a duty mobile whereby I am contactable even if I am not at my desk.
I feel it's a violation of my privacy. Is it wrong to take short breaks? Or my agency supervisor is being nitpicky.
I have voiced out to my company's HR, and there's nothing much they can do as they want the contract so badly.
colleagues ethics privacy
asked Apr 22 '16 at 3:10
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12415
I am currently outsourced to a agency. I work in place where they are tons of CCTV. For example, even now, behind my desk there's a CCTV to monitor. That is fine.
When I step out for a short breather or coffee break the terrace, my agency supervisor will immediately take a snapshot while viewing on the CCTV and send it to my company's HR and management. And a nasty email will go from agency supervisor to my company's HR and management saying I am missing. But in actual fact, I hold on to a duty mobile whereby I am contactable even if I am not at my desk.
I feel it's a violation of my privacy. Is it wrong to take short breaks? Or my agency supervisor is being nitpicky.
I have voiced out to my company's HR, and there's nothing much they can do as they want the contract so badly.
colleagues ethics privacy
asked Apr 22 '16 at 3:10
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12415
asked Apr 22 '16 at 3:10
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asked Apr 22 '16 at 3:10
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asked Apr 22 '16 at 3:10
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closed as off-topic by Richard U, Chris E, gnat, IDrinkandIKnowThings, Dawny33 Apr 22 '16 at 17:58
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave these specific reasons:
- "Real questions have answers. Rather than explaining why your situation is terrible, or why your boss/coworker makes you unhappy, explain what you want to do to make it better. For more information, click here." – Chris E, gnat, Dawny33
- "Questions seeking advice on company-specific regulations, agreements, or policies should be directed to your manager or HR department. Questions that address only a specific company or position are of limited use to future visitors. Questions seeking legal advice should be directed to legal professionals. For more information, click here." – Richard U, IDrinkandIKnowThings
closed as off-topic by Richard U, Chris E, gnat, IDrinkandIKnowThings, Dawny33 Apr 22 '16 at 17:58
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave these specific reasons:
- "Real questions have answers. Rather than explaining why your situation is terrible, or why your boss/coworker makes you unhappy, explain what you want to do to make it better. For more information, click here." – Chris E, gnat, Dawny33
- "Questions seeking advice on company-specific regulations, agreements, or policies should be directed to your manager or HR department. Questions that address only a specific company or position are of limited use to future visitors. Questions seeking legal advice should be directed to legal professionals. For more information, click here." – Richard U, IDrinkandIKnowThings
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Outside of having your management tell the customer that you are entitled to stretch your legs from time to time and if he doesn't like it he can go to another agency, there is nothing that can be done to correct the customer. The other thing management could do is promise you that they understand that he's being an ass and are ignoring his complaints; that wouldn't make your relationship with the customer any easier but it would at least make his actions mostly harmless (until he fires you and/or your firm in disgust). Nothing else is likely to be effective at addressing this.
– keshlam
Apr 22 '16 at 3:26
Is there any reason he's picking on you in particular?
– Kilisi
Apr 22 '16 at 4:46
6
I guess you are not in Europe
– Ed Heal
Apr 22 '16 at 5:02
@ed heal,No, based in asia for projects
– Newbie
Apr 22 '16 at 7:37
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Outside of having your management tell the customer that you are entitled to stretch your legs from time to time and if he doesn't like it he can go to another agency, there is nothing that can be done to correct the customer. The other thing management could do is promise you that they understand that he's being an ass and are ignoring his complaints; that wouldn't make your relationship with the customer any easier but it would at least make his actions mostly harmless (until he fires you and/or your firm in disgust). Nothing else is likely to be effective at addressing this.
– keshlam
Apr 22 '16 at 3:26
Is there any reason he's picking on you in particular?
– Kilisi
Apr 22 '16 at 4:46
6
I guess you are not in Europe
– Ed Heal
Apr 22 '16 at 5:02
@ed heal,No, based in asia for projects
– Newbie
Apr 22 '16 at 7:37
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Outside of having your management tell the customer that you are entitled to stretch your legs from time to time and if he doesn't like it he can go to another agency, there is nothing that can be done to correct the customer. The other thing management could do is promise you that they understand that he's being an ass and are ignoring his complaints; that wouldn't make your relationship with the customer any easier but it would at least make his actions mostly harmless (until he fires you and/or your firm in disgust). Nothing else is likely to be effective at addressing this.
– keshlam
Apr 22 '16 at 3:26
Outside of having your management tell the customer that you are entitled to stretch your legs from time to time and if he doesn't like it he can go to another agency, there is nothing that can be done to correct the customer. The other thing management could do is promise you that they understand that he's being an ass and are ignoring his complaints; that wouldn't make your relationship with the customer any easier but it would at least make his actions mostly harmless (until he fires you and/or your firm in disgust). Nothing else is likely to be effective at addressing this.
– keshlam
Apr 22 '16 at 3:26
Is there any reason he's picking on you in particular?
– Kilisi
Apr 22 '16 at 4:46
Is there any reason he's picking on you in particular?
– Kilisi
Apr 22 '16 at 4:46
6
6
I guess you are not in Europe
– Ed Heal
Apr 22 '16 at 5:02
I guess you are not in Europe
– Ed Heal
Apr 22 '16 at 5:02
@ed heal,No, based in asia for projects
– Newbie
Apr 22 '16 at 7:37
@ed heal,No, based in asia for projects
– Newbie
Apr 22 '16 at 7:37
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If you know this is an issue, then stop walking away for breaks, take them at your desk, do some stretches in front of the camera etc,.
Because if you know it's an issue and yet you do it anyway, then you're asking for trouble and complaining just looks like whining. Most people at some time or other need to compromise and/or do things just to keep everything smooth..
answered Apr 22 '16 at 4:48
Kilisi
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I agree with this. If the company's culture does not allow for such leeway then there's not much you can do about it. The only other option would be to find a different job. Until that point, it would be in your best interests to keep your employers happy. While you may not agree with their policy, it's not something you can begin to change without being an employee with some significant influence in the company.
– Migz
Apr 22 '16 at 5:52
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Also, if OP is based in europe, this is explicitly illegal with or without consent. You cannot film employees constantly unless safety requirements necessitate it
– Magisch
Apr 22 '16 at 6:09
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1 Answer
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accepted
If you know this is an issue, then stop walking away for breaks, take them at your desk, do some stretches in front of the camera etc,.
Because if you know it's an issue and yet you do it anyway, then you're asking for trouble and complaining just looks like whining. Most people at some time or other need to compromise and/or do things just to keep everything smooth..
answered Apr 22 '16 at 4:48
Kilisi
94.5k50216376
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I agree with this. If the company's culture does not allow for such leeway then there's not much you can do about it. The only other option would be to find a different job. Until that point, it would be in your best interests to keep your employers happy. While you may not agree with their policy, it's not something you can begin to change without being an employee with some significant influence in the company.
– Migz
Apr 22 '16 at 5:52
6
Also, if OP is based in europe, this is explicitly illegal with or without consent. You cannot film employees constantly unless safety requirements necessitate it
– Magisch
Apr 22 '16 at 6:09
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
6
down vote
accepted
If you know this is an issue, then stop walking away for breaks, take them at your desk, do some stretches in front of the camera etc,.
Because if you know it's an issue and yet you do it anyway, then you're asking for trouble and complaining just looks like whining. Most people at some time or other need to compromise and/or do things just to keep everything smooth..
answered Apr 22 '16 at 4:48
Kilisi
94.5k50216376
3
I agree with this. If the company's culture does not allow for such leeway then there's not much you can do about it. The only other option would be to find a different job. Until that point, it would be in your best interests to keep your employers happy. While you may not agree with their policy, it's not something you can begin to change without being an employee with some significant influence in the company.
– Migz
Apr 22 '16 at 5:52
6
Also, if OP is based in europe, this is explicitly illegal with or without consent. You cannot film employees constantly unless safety requirements necessitate it
– Magisch
Apr 22 '16 at 6:09
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
6
down vote
accepted
up vote
6
down vote
accepted
If you know this is an issue, then stop walking away for breaks, take them at your desk, do some stretches in front of the camera etc,.
Because if you know it's an issue and yet you do it anyway, then you're asking for trouble and complaining just looks like whining. Most people at some time or other need to compromise and/or do things just to keep everything smooth..
answered Apr 22 '16 at 4:48
Kilisi
94.5k50216376
If you know this is an issue, then stop walking away for breaks, take them at your desk, do some stretches in front of the camera etc,.
Because if you know it's an issue and yet you do it anyway, then you're asking for trouble and complaining just looks like whining. Most people at some time or other need to compromise and/or do things just to keep everything smooth..
answered Apr 22 '16 at 4:48
Kilisi
94.5k50216376
answered Apr 22 '16 at 4:48
Kilisi
94.5k50216376
answered Apr 22 '16 at 4:48
Kilisi
94.5k50216376
answered Apr 22 '16 at 4:48
Kilisi
94.5k50216376
94.5k50216376
3
I agree with this. If the company's culture does not allow for such leeway then there's not much you can do about it. The only other option would be to find a different job. Until that point, it would be in your best interests to keep your employers happy. While you may not agree with their policy, it's not something you can begin to change without being an employee with some significant influence in the company.
– Migz
Apr 22 '16 at 5:52
6
Also, if OP is based in europe, this is explicitly illegal with or without consent. You cannot film employees constantly unless safety requirements necessitate it
– Magisch
Apr 22 '16 at 6:09
suggest improvements |Â
3
I agree with this. If the company's culture does not allow for such leeway then there's not much you can do about it. The only other option would be to find a different job. Until that point, it would be in your best interests to keep your employers happy. While you may not agree with their policy, it's not something you can begin to change without being an employee with some significant influence in the company.
– Migz
Apr 22 '16 at 5:52
6
Also, if OP is based in europe, this is explicitly illegal with or without consent. You cannot film employees constantly unless safety requirements necessitate it
– Magisch
Apr 22 '16 at 6:09
3
3
I agree with this. If the company's culture does not allow for such leeway then there's not much you can do about it. The only other option would be to find a different job. Until that point, it would be in your best interests to keep your employers happy. While you may not agree with their policy, it's not something you can begin to change without being an employee with some significant influence in the company.
– Migz
Apr 22 '16 at 5:52
I agree with this. If the company's culture does not allow for such leeway then there's not much you can do about it. The only other option would be to find a different job. Until that point, it would be in your best interests to keep your employers happy. While you may not agree with their policy, it's not something you can begin to change without being an employee with some significant influence in the company.
– Migz
Apr 22 '16 at 5:52
6
6
Also, if OP is based in europe, this is explicitly illegal with or without consent. You cannot film employees constantly unless safety requirements necessitate it
– Magisch
Apr 22 '16 at 6:09
Also, if OP is based in europe, this is explicitly illegal with or without consent. You cannot film employees constantly unless safety requirements necessitate it
– Magisch
Apr 22 '16 at 6:09
suggest improvements |Â
4
Outside of having your management tell the customer that you are entitled to stretch your legs from time to time and if he doesn't like it he can go to another agency, there is nothing that can be done to correct the customer. The other thing management could do is promise you that they understand that he's being an ass and are ignoring his complaints; that wouldn't make your relationship with the customer any easier but it would at least make his actions mostly harmless (until he fires you and/or your firm in disgust). Nothing else is likely to be effective at addressing this.
– keshlam
Apr 22 '16 at 3:26
Is there any reason he's picking on you in particular?
– Kilisi
Apr 22 '16 at 4:46
6
I guess you are not in Europe
– Ed Heal
Apr 22 '16 at 5:02
@ed heal,No, based in asia for projects
– Newbie
Apr 22 '16 at 7:37