While many companies have fully implemented it, online voting is not meant to replace the physical ballot box but rather to serve as a natural evolution of postal voting. Electronic voting provides a more convenient alternative for employees who work remotely or have difficulty traveling to the workplace on election day. In most cases, online and in-person voting coexist, leading to higher participation rates with less effort, significant cost savings for the company, and a reduced environmental impact.
But how is ballot secrecy ensured? What are the legal and security requirements for the process? How can online and in-person voting be combined?
This guide provides answers to these questions.