Particularly in the context of information technology and communication, cyber technology has produced a lot of chances for workplace misbehavior. This can happen in a variety of ways, including:
- Employees may acquire illegal access to sensitive data, including financial information, proprietary information, and confidential client information, through the usage of computers and networks. This may result in theft, fraud, or other unethical actions.
- Using electronic communication tools like email, messaging applications, and social networking platforms can give employees a way to harass, bully, or act hostilely against their coworkers in different ways.
- Due to the widespread availability of internet connection at work, employees may engage in personal online shopping, social media use, or video streaming during work hours. This may result in lower production and less revenue for the business.
- Workers may participate in illicit activities like gambling or illegal file sharing using business software, phones, and laptops for personal benefit.
- Workers may purposefully harm company systems or data, disrupt business operations, or both in order to further their own political or personal agendas.