14 DAY TRIAL // I must admit I wasn't sure that this is something to write about because I never agreed with spyware applications, keyloggers or other programs used to monitor a user's computer. Because we're talking about privacy and since a user accesses his personal system, you don't have the right to read his emails, discover his passwords or view the website he browsed. But today's application is in fact a program which helps companies monitor their employees in order to be sure that spending time on other websites doesn't affect the productivity. KGB Employee Monitor is a utility meant to do that without being an IT expert.
"If you are managing a team of IT workers or just have a secretary sitting in front of a computer, chances are that they don't spend all of their paid work time doing their assigned jobs. Instead, they might be doing all sorts of stuff: reading news, watching YouTube flicks, or even playing computer games. As obvious as it sounds, it is not easy to catch them playing an office-killer game, as these games often come with the 'boss key' feature, which makes the game disappear quickly when they press a single button," the official website of KGB Employee Monitor reads.
The application has all you dreamed of, including features to allow it to run in hidden mode, screenshot capturing ability, delivery via email and FTP, alarms, application filters and even real-time remote monitoring. And all these functions are included in a single package which can be bought for $149 with 5 licenses, $249 with 10 licenses and $449 with 20 licenses.
"Installing software that will monitor your employee's use of their computers does not have the drawbacks of overly tight security policies or the opposition associated with video surveillance. Unlike security policies and user account control, logging software does not prevent users from doing things that are part of their job. It also does not stick on the wall to scare employees, and under no circumstances does it interfere with their private lives. "
It's well known the fact that some popular websites such as Facebook, MySpace or YouTube have the power to capture employees' attention which obviously affects their productivity and the results of the company.