The Fourth Industrial Revolution: Why Now is the Time To Revamp Your Corporate Culture
Back in 2015, the chairman of the World Economic Forum at the time, Klaus Schwab, coined the phrase the “Fourth Industrial Revolution”. He was trying to convey the dramatic changes ahead in the way that we live and work, driven by emerging technology and interconnectedness. These emergences denote a turning point for mankind, and one […]
Uncovering White Collar Crime with Private Investigators
While white collar crime may not make the headlines in the same way that political scandal or violent crimes do, to anyone with experience of the damage that can be done, those three little words will certainly bring an unpleasant chill. Perhaps shockingly, the FBI reports that white collar crime costs the United States over […]
Everything You Need To Know: What Is Corporate Culture?
Well, it’s almost unanimous. Some 94% of entrepreneurs and 88% of job seekers say that a healthy culture at work is vital for success. Armed with those kinds of numbers, it’s pretty clear that forging and maintaining top-notch corporate culture should always be a high priority. But, what exactly is corporate culture? How can we […]
Workplace Harassment: Best Practices For Prevention
Would you say your business has a clear-cut anti-harassment policy? If you’re thinking, “sure, zero-tolerance is baked into our businesses values,” then you might need to dig a little deeper. That’s because this worrying indicator of corporate culture gone wrong doesn’t adhere to a bold mission statement or core values in a hand book—it relies […]
Workplace Harassment: Best Practices When Handling a Harassment Complaint
Recent years have seen activist movements such as “Me Too”, “Times Up”, and “Black Lives Matter” drive a positive paradigm shift. More and more people are standing up for their rights to live and work with dignity. This means that the businesses that take a workplace harassment complaint seriously shine brightly as contemporary leaders in […]
Workplace Harassment: What Are the Impacts?
Anyone who has ever been the victim of any kind of bullying or harassment knows that it can leave a person’s world turned upside down. For businesses getting to grips with how to minimize the risks of workplace harassment, it can be motivating to understand the far-reaching ramifications of these issues—from stalling team performance to […]
Workplace Harassment: Do You Know the Signs?
It might be easy to think, “that would never happen in my business,” but workplace harassment is an issue that traverses all industries, all working environments, and all sizes of organization. Ranging from workplace bullying, to sexual harassment, through to outright discrimination, this particular problem can be one of many faces, and the signs aren’t […]
The Truth About Undercover Investigators In Today’s Business World
A lot of people might imagine that undercover investigations are something that’s only really seen in the movies. A smooth talking operative, planted at the core of a villainous organization, tirelessly working to overthrow evil. What a great plot concept! But an undercover investigator can be so much more than what we see in the […]
Clean Your Own House: Improving Integrity with Corporate Investigations
Imagine a home—an attractive and decadent home—within which every visible surface is neat and tidy. However, if you lift the rug or look under the furniture, what you discover is festering. Mold, pests, and grime have taken hold, because nobody thought to look further than surface-deep. This kind of neglect might seem shocking, but a […]
Investing in Background Checks: Save Money for the Future with Comprehensive Background Checks in Your Business
The recruitment process is a resource-hungry beast for any business to satiate. It eats up the time of your HR team and departmental leadership, as well as digging deep into company funds. Of course, every human resources director or CEO knows that hiring also represents a vastly rewarding investment—but the process needs to be efficient […]