Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Theft Prevention in the Workplace
One of the many benefits of background screening is theft prevention. By screening your employees for criminal backgrounds before (or shortly after) they are hired, companies can significantly reduce the chance of theft and fraud from within.
In a recent article in Newsday, John Case, owner of employeetheft.com noted that employee theft costs U.S. businesses approximately $50 billion a year. In the article, case recommended employment background screening.
The article goes on to point out several signs of possible theft:
In a recent article in Newsday, John Case, owner of employeetheft.com noted that employee theft costs U.S. businesses approximately $50 billion a year. In the article, case recommended employment background screening.
The article goes on to point out several signs of possible theft:
- Refusing to take PTO in a job position where theft is prevelent
- Consistently working on days off, staying late, or arriving early when work environment it is unwarrented
- Showing signs of financial difficulty that may motivate theft
- Finding inventory near exits or other areas it shouldn't be
Labels: background check, criminal background, employee fraud, employee theft
