How to investigate alleged employee theft properly

According to the American Institute of Criminology and Research, employee theft is responsible for over $50 billion worth of losses for both small and large businesses in the USA. The shrinkage breaks down into three categories: internal losses 60 per cent (this represents employee theft); external losses 20 per cent (these are the shoplifting costs); and errors at the cash register 20 per cent. First, deals with what kinds of activities constitute employee theft. Discusses the employee motivations, justifications and psychological drives, based on the studies and the theories of social scientists. Looks at those symptoms which indicate possible employee theft. Once there is an indication of a theft, what should be done? Talks about the factors that should be considered. Finally defines the types of evidence, documentary, physical, personal observations and testimonial and discusses the techniques that should be used to gather this evidence and investigate the theft. In conclusion, also investigates some ...