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Employee poaching refers to how an organization attempts to recruit employees from another company. This can be done through contact, advertising or referrals. It is important to conduct the poaching process with caution and respect, as ethical and legal issues may arise.
The legal aspects of poaching employees
Poaching employees is not in itself illegal in the EU and Switzerland. However, legal problems can arise if contractual agreements are breached. One possible consequence of poaching employees under contract is a claim for damages. Before poaching employees, it is important to check the applicable laws and contracts carefully. It is important for companies to follow ethical standards and adhere to fair practices.
The advantages of poaching employees are manifold
It can be advantageous for companies to poach employees, as this allows them to attract qualified and experienced specialists. By poaching employees from competitor companies, a company can expand its talent pool and bring fresh ideas and new perspectives into the company. This can help to increase competitiveness and support growth. However, this should always be done in accordance with current laws and ethical standards.
Strategies for employee retention
To prevent employees from being poached, companies need to develop effective strategies to retain their workforce. This includes measures such as promoting a positive corporate culture, professional development and training opportunities, recognizing and rewarding performance and open communication between managers and employees. By investing in the satisfaction and retention of their employees, companies can strengthen their loyalty and reduce the risk of poaching.
Ethical considerations when poaching employees
It is important to observe ethical principles when recruiting employees. It is important that companies act fairly and respectfully and respect the privacy and rights of their employees. It is advisable not to use unfair or misleading practices to persuade employees to change jobs. It is crucial to build long-term relationships and protect your company's reputation by treating employees and their current employer with respect.
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FAQ
Where is your data hosted?
Your Umantis SaaS solution, including your databases, is operated securely in a dedicated data center. NTT Switzerland SA manages the network components, the storage (NetApp storage) and hosts the Umantis server systems in ISO-certified, dedicated data centers. Umantis therefore uses data centers in Switzerland.
How do we guarantee the security of your data?
Umantis HR-Suite Flex takes the security of customer data fully into account. Our backup and at-rest data is encrypted with LUKS1 cipher: aes-xts-plain64 keysize: 256 bits. Daily, weekly and monthly backups are also made. These backups are deleted after specified periods.
For particularly high security requirements, the system with NetApp Storage offers secure deletion of customer data through immediate overwriting and a comprehensive data carrier deletion process.
Which certifications and compliance standards do our data centers meet?
The Umantis server systems are hosted by NTT Switzerland SA in ISO-certified, dedicated data centers.
How is the availability and performance of the HR-Suite ensured?
Our scaled, virtualized servers are monitored automatically around the clock. If parameters are exceeded, alerts are immediately sent to the internal IT operations team. In addition, monthly security updates and patches are carried out beforehand in test environments. Critical patches are implemented within the shortest possible time, guaranteeing "minimal downtime". There has never been a cyber incident since Umantis was founded. Thanks to our multi-secured systems, the few unplanned downtimes have always been in the single-digit minute range.
How do we handle personal data?
The Umantis HR-Suite Flex allows the customer to implement data processing procedures in compliance with current data protection regulations (such as GDPR, Swiss DPA). Data protection is firmly integrated into the processes - both in the context of support and software development. There is also a central point of contact for data protection at datenschutz@umantis.com, which ensures a high level of availability and rapid support for data protection issues.
What data protection regulations apply to the HR-Suite?
The Umantis HR-Suite Flex is based on the current data protection regulations such as the GDPR and the Swiss DPA. Customers can use the SaaS solution in compliance with data protection regulations, which is ensured by structured processes and a comprehensive data protection management system.
How do we support you in complying with the GDPR?
Compliance with the GDPR is actively supported by technical and organizational measures. For example, the principles of privacy by design and by default are already taken into account during system development and the default settings. These data protection measures are firmly anchored in the approval process for the SaaS solution. It is also possible to select data protection-friendly default settings, the configuration of which is described in detail in the free online help.
What measures do we take to control access to sensitive data?
A comprehensive package of measures is implemented to control access to sensitive data. In addition to the obligation of employees to maintain data confidentiality, there are comprehensive regulations and instructions, such as the clean desk policy, regulations for home and mobile offices and the strict classification of information to ensure data security.
FAQ
Where is your data hosted?
Your Umantis SaaS solution, including your databases, is operated securely in a dedicated data center. NTT Switzerland SA manages the network components, the storage (NetApp storage) and hosts the Umantis server systems in ISO-certified, dedicated data centers. Umantis therefore uses data centers in Switzerland.
How do we guarantee the security of your data?
Umantis HR-Suite Flex takes the security of customer data fully into account. Our backup and at-rest data is encrypted with LUKS1 cipher: aes-xts-plain64 keysize: 256 bits. Daily, weekly and monthly backups are also made. These backups are deleted after specified periods.
For particularly high security requirements, the system with NetApp Storage offers secure deletion of customer data through immediate overwriting and a comprehensive data carrier deletion process.
Which certifications and compliance standards do our data centers meet?
The Umantis server systems are hosted by NTT Switzerland SA in ISO-certified, dedicated data centers.
How is the availability and performance of the HR-Suite ensured?
Our scaled, virtualized servers are monitored automatically around the clock. If parameters are exceeded, alerts are immediately sent to the internal IT operations team. In addition, monthly security updates and patches are carried out beforehand in test environments. Critical patches are implemented within the shortest possible time, guaranteeing "minimal downtime". There has never been a cyber incident since Umantis was founded. Thanks to our multi-secured systems, the few unplanned downtimes have always been in the single-digit minute range.
How do we handle personal data?
The Umantis HR-Suite Flex allows the customer to implement data processing procedures in compliance with current data protection regulations (such as GDPR, Swiss DPA). Data protection is firmly integrated into the processes - both in the context of support and software development. There is also a central point of contact for data protection at datenschutz@umantis.com, which ensures a high level of availability and rapid support for data protection issues.
What data protection regulations apply to the HR-Suite?
The Umantis HR-Suite Flex is based on the current data protection regulations such as the GDPR and the Swiss DPA. Customers can use the SaaS solution in compliance with data protection regulations, which is ensured by structured processes and a comprehensive data protection management system.
How do we support you in complying with the GDPR?
Compliance with the GDPR is actively supported by technical and organizational measures. For example, the principles of privacy by design and by default are already taken into account during system development and the default settings. These data protection measures are firmly anchored in the approval process for the SaaS solution. It is also possible to select data protection-friendly default settings, the configuration of which is described in detail in the free online help.
What measures do we take to control access to sensitive data?
A comprehensive package of measures is implemented to control access to sensitive data. In addition to the obligation of employees to maintain data confidentiality, there are comprehensive regulations and instructions, such as the clean desk policy, regulations for home and mobile offices and the strict classification of information to ensure data security.
FAQ
Where is your data hosted?
Your Umantis SaaS solution, including your databases, is operated securely in a dedicated data center. NTT Switzerland SA manages the network components, the storage (NetApp storage) and hosts the Umantis server systems in ISO-certified, dedicated data centers. Umantis therefore uses data centers in Switzerland.
How do we guarantee the security of your data?
Umantis HR-Suite Flex takes the security of customer data fully into account. Our backup and at-rest data is encrypted with LUKS1 cipher: aes-xts-plain64 keysize: 256 bits. Daily, weekly and monthly backups are also made. These backups are deleted after specified periods.
For particularly high security requirements, the system with NetApp Storage offers secure deletion of customer data through immediate overwriting and a comprehensive data carrier deletion process.
Which certifications and compliance standards do our data centers meet?
The Umantis server systems are hosted by NTT Switzerland SA in ISO-certified, dedicated data centers.
How is the availability and performance of the HR-Suite ensured?
Our scaled, virtualized servers are monitored automatically around the clock. If parameters are exceeded, alerts are immediately sent to the internal IT operations team. In addition, monthly security updates and patches are carried out beforehand in test environments. Critical patches are implemented within the shortest possible time, guaranteeing "minimal downtime". There has never been a cyber incident since Umantis was founded. Thanks to our multi-secured systems, the few unplanned downtimes have always been in the single-digit minute range.
How do we handle personal data?
The Umantis HR-Suite Flex allows the customer to implement data processing procedures in compliance with current data protection regulations (such as GDPR, Swiss DPA). Data protection is firmly integrated into the processes - both in the context of support and software development. There is also a central point of contact for data protection at datenschutz@umantis.com, which ensures a high level of availability and rapid support for data protection issues.
What data protection regulations apply to the HR-Suite?
The Umantis HR-Suite Flex is based on the current data protection regulations such as the GDPR and the Swiss DPA. Customers can use the SaaS solution in compliance with data protection regulations, which is ensured by structured processes and a comprehensive data protection management system.
How do we support you in complying with the GDPR?
Compliance with the GDPR is actively supported by technical and organizational measures. For example, the principles of privacy by design and by default are already taken into account during system development and the default settings. These data protection measures are firmly anchored in the approval process for the SaaS solution. It is also possible to select data protection-friendly default settings, the configuration of which is described in detail in the free online help.
What measures do we take to control access to sensitive data?
A comprehensive package of measures is implemented to control access to sensitive data. In addition to the obligation of employees to maintain data confidentiality, there are comprehensive regulations and instructions, such as the clean desk policy, regulations for home and mobile offices and the strict classification of information to ensure data security.