Employee and Business Condition
Maintain confidentiality of trade secrets is a constant challenge for the fear of the disclosure is always present. Generally, employees are the main threat because there is no guarantee that the “NDA” and “non-compete agreement” be sufficient to prevent use or unauthorized disclosure of classified information by employees who leave the company. In any event, a non-compete clause is not an absolute guarantee because it is often limited by considerations of time and geographical limitation.
Major changes have occurred in the corporate world and the world of work over the past 20 years. Previously, the employee, once hired, it was considered a job for life and leadership expected absolute loyalty of employees to the company. Similarly, employees were generally committed to their employer. This image of professional loyalty has gradually evolved with the “globalization” and its share of restructuring, outsourcing and downsizing. Employers have “broken the rules, mutual obligations are reviewed, lifetime employment and dedication are no longer part of the expectations, the high turnover of staff is considered a normal phenomenon and employees are struggling for higher wages high or better working conditions. It became more difficult to obtain and provide the loyalty and confidence in the workplace.