Employee Theft: Increase your focus on internal theft. – Atlanta Georgia

The holidays have arrived and that means the stores will be buzzing with shoppers.  It is important that retailers stay vigilant in making sure they are protecting their assets from the inside out.  This means that, as we are aware of the increase in shoplifting around the holidays, there is also an increase in employee theft around the holidays.  Retailers must do an effective job at preventing both employee theft and shoplifting in their stores.

The number of new employees that are hired during the holidays is high.  All of these employees are not looking to impress their new employers.  In fact, many are planning on committing some type of internal theft.  Employees that never plan on staying passed the holidays are indicated in employee theft cases at an alarming rate.  Unfortunately it is imperative that the retail try to prevent any attempt at internal theft by the seasonal employee.

Having a system in place that automatically can initiate an employee theft investigation at the first sign of any impropriety is important.  A quickly initiated and closed employee theft investigation can be the difference between whether a retailer has a good fourth quarter or not.  Employee theft investigation can be conducted with only the investigator being aware of the investigation.  This will eliminate any suspicion and allow for a thorough investigation.  The limited intrusion into the business will also allow the morale of the employees to continue to be festive, as they want be aware of an ongoing investigation.

I have been in loss prevention for a number of years and I know the importance of closing internal theft cases quickly during the holidays.  Many employees may begin stealing immediately and resign before you can catch them.  Retailers must be focused on protecting their assets from the inside out.  Maintaining a consistent focus on preventing theft during the holidays will ensure a very happy new year.

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