How to Prevent Employee Theft

Employee theft is an ever increasing risk in today's business world. Whether it's taking a roll of tape from your office or downright pocketing cash it's all considered employee theft. This kind of theft is not like external theft; it comes from within, from the very people that you trust and hired. Theft occurs in all places of the workplace, so learn how to secure your building or office to help prevent this crime. Read on as I discuss several types of workplace theft and how you can help stop it before it starts. 

The most important thing a business owner needs to understand is workplace theft will occur in all areas of the business. The best thing you can do is establish clear consequences and yes, law enforcement should be involved in all cases of employee theft. Don't just fire the thief; get the police involved because some of these people are repeat offenders. Sometimes it is best for society if the criminal is off the streets.

Establishing consequences is not always enough but you can make up for the loss by getting to know each one of your employees. If your employees can view you as more of a human being, rather than some unreachable god in the sky, they will be more likely to open up and share things with you. Get to know each of your employees by name and get a sense of who they are. Do they do drugs? Are they in debt? Are they in the middle of a divorce? Are they broke? Don’t make them get the baby pictures out of their wallet or anything, but pay attention when they are talking.