I can understand Apple not wanting to lose product to theft but... This seems more than a little extreme. It shows a tremendous lack of respect and trust in the employees. If you treat people like children, they tend to act like children and see what they can get away with.
It shows a tremendous lack of respect and trust in the employees.
Perhaps but I would do some research into the amount of employee pilferage that goes on. The numbers are staggering and in fact add into the cost we all pay for whatever goods are being stolen. I would separate the issue of searches and pay for the time. Yes, they should be paid for the time as it is a job requirement.
In my early career I worked at a small bank. The policy was “working time” began when you were at your desk ready to go, not when you arrived through the door and headed to the rest room or whatever. Everyone was greeted by the president at the door. I viewed the time requirement as extreme, but I also noted the doors opened exactly on the hour at which time one was to be present to assist. There were no time cards, we were on salary, 37.5 hours per week. Job paid fairly, provided benefits, and the bonuses were nice too. It was before the time were as an employer you in effect adopted employees.
Large jewelry chains and many electronics vendors have similar policies, just FYI.
Also, the Apple policy was implemented after employees were found to be walking off with gear.