Signs of Employee Theft – Atlanta Georgia

It is estimated that 1 in 3 workers commits employee theft, and often they do it repeatedly. It is obviously important to determine who that 1 person is without alienating the other 2 potentially good and honest workers. There is, of course, no sure fire method of detecting a thief prior to the crime. There are, however, a number of warning signs that you’d be wise to look for. Be aware of employees who begin making large purchases or change their spending habits drastically. If they were trying to scrape up lunch money last week and they’re buying a big screen TV today you should start paying attention.

Some people who are planning employee theft will begin to find reasons to work unsupervised. They’ll come in early or volunteer to stay late to ‘finish a project’. This doesn’t necessarily mean they’re stealing, but it is something to keep an eye on. Anyone with excessive absences is also a red flag. They may have a drinking or drug problem, this is always bad news for an employer. Even if it’s nothing that sinister, maybe just a prolonged sickness. Well, with doctor visits come doctor bills and they may be now looking for a quick and easy solution to paying those off.

Many employee theft cases involve outside partners. Be aware of anyone who has a lot of family and friends visiting them at work, especially if they insist on going through a certain person’s register. Sure, they may just have a great personality that people want to be around, or it may be something else. Any strange cars parked behind the building or near the dumpsters should also be noted. There are many different ways to spot a crook. These are just a few warning signs that can put you ahead of the curve when it comes to battling employee theft.

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