Employee inspector! Sounds very weird. It's not a legal authority but rather a virtual name of Electronic Monitoring System (EMS). It is a computerized system to monitor employee performance. However, there exists resistance from behavioral aspects like attitudinal and motivational factors. This article focuses on the conceptual framework, types, benefits and pitfalls of computerized monitoring system. Further, it focuses on legislative provisions and experiences related to EMS in th US.

Electronic Monitoring System (EMS) is helpful in improving employee productivity by providing urgent on-the-job feedback. The system works just like an inspector of employees, i.e., monitoring their performance either knowingly or remotely. It is an integrated information, feedback and expert consultation system. It can also serve as a technique for measuring performance. According to a survey conducted by the American Management Association, approximately 67% of employers use some form of electronic monitoring.

In today's highly computerized workplace, the use of computers is not confined to work. Some employers use them for monitoring employees' performance. The electronic monitoring system is quite common many employers throughout the globe. It is defined as "the computerized collection, storage, analysis and reporting of information about employees' productive activities." Modern workplaces are in built with many types of electronic monitoring system. There are varied reasons for them.

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