Lessons from IKEA France’s employee spying scandal

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Employee Relations

06/07/2021

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*Amanda Lennon is a London-based employment partner at Spencer West and former HR director*

IKEA’s French business has been fined €1.1m after being found guilty of spying on its employees. It is a shocking case, made even more surprising when it involves the retailer we normally associate with a Scandinavian, laid-back, friendly culture.