It is a vital part of any organisation to effectively managing the people who make the company tick. Vehicle tracking can help your business in many ways by streamlining operations and making your business more efficient and productive.
Vehicle Tracking can:
- Ensure drivers don't break the working time directive
- Maximising driver performance and productivity
- Help prevent accidents by monitoring driving speed and habits
- Improving fuel economy by monitoring and managing vehicles more effectively
Vehicle tracking is often seen by employees as a technology which is highly intrusive and an infringement of their rights. There is no doubt that some employers use tracking as a stick to beat employees with, however if your staff feel exploited they are not going to positively contribute to your business.
The employees do have a point as the data gathered by tracking systems is covered by numerous pieces of legislation such as the Data Protection Act and Employment Rights Legislation. It is therefore very important you have the right company policy in place when tracking vehicles.
Data Protection Policy
If your business requires personal information relating to each individual in order to manage its business in an efficient and effective manner such data is subject to the Data Protection Act 1998. Find our
Data Protection Policy
Company Vehicle Policy
Provides a guide to employees on their responsibilities when driving for the company it should specify why the company place vehicle tracking devices on vehicles and what data is recorded. If you intend to use information in any subsequent disciplinary action you must also inform the staff of that. Find our
Company Car Policy
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