Searching Employees—Suggestion Schemes
Research indicates that of the total employees in the average Organisation, 25% are honest and another 25% are dishonest. The remaining 50% are said to be as honest or dishonest as the procedures of their employer will let them be. Adequate procedures and regular policing of such procedures are essential to minimise theft. Procedures Procedures which impinge on honesty must be adhered to strictly. Once the rule has been breached and is known to have been breached its effectiveness may be at an end. Wherever there is doubt or uncertainty, the situation can be exploited. organisations should consider implementing a chart such as is shown in THEFT, delineating who has authority to authorise what expenditure. Buying Products Many organisations allow their employees to purchase products (perhaps slightly substandard) or discontinued lines, at a discount. Since this legitimate removal of such items from the premises can be abused, a well-advertised policy document should be...