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Wednesday, 16 February 2011 11:25 |
 Employee theft can be an ongoing problem for businesses large and small, so here are a few of our Top Tips on how to avoid it in your workplace!
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Create a positive work environment to deter employee theft. You might want to consider reviewing your current employment practices to ensure everyone know what is and isn’t acceptable.
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Ensure sensible (financial) controls are in place for all stock and monies and double check your employees know what they are, and that they are following them.
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Focus your recruitment procedures on finding the person that fits within your culture, gather references and if necessary conduct pre-employment background checks.
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Communicate! Inform employees about your business protection policies and procedures and be clear what theft can cost businesses and clarify that a zero tolerance approach will be taken.
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Manage your managers as the people at the top should lead by example and you need to make sure they are confident to check their staff are following company procedures.
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If, and only if, it is appropriate for your business, consider an anonymous intranet site or phone number for employees to use if they feel something needs to be reported.
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Investigate thoroughly and promptly if an act of theft is suspected.
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Don’t be afraid to confront someone suspected of stealing and at all times make it clear that dishonesty will not be tolerated.
If you would like any further guidance on how to deal with any of the areas raised in these top tips please do not hesitate to get in touch. |
