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Energy Sector Under Fire: How Insider Threats Are Sabotaging America’s Critical Infrastructure
America's energy infrastructure is under unprecedented assault, and the most dangerous attacks aren't coming from foreign hackers—they're emerging from within the industry itself. Third-party breaches drive almost half (45%) of malicious intrusions in this sector,...
Healthcare’s Security Epidemic: Why Hospitals Need More Than IT Solutions to Combat Rising Threats
Healthcare facilities are experiencing an unprecedented security crisis that extends far beyond the cyber attacks dominating industry headlines. While $133.5 million of confirmed payments were sent to ransomware groups in 2024, hospitals face an equally serious threat...
Manufacturing’s $267,000 Problem: How Internal Threats Are Sabotaging Production Lines
Manufacturing facilities across America are under siege—not just from external cyber threats, but from a more insidious danger lurking within their own walls. The industries with the greatest median losses are mining ($550,000), wholesale trade ($361,000), and...
When Attorneys Need Investigators: Critical Support Services for Law Firms
Let us tell you about a case that changed how we think about legal investigation. A personal injury attorney called us about a client claiming total disability from a workplace accident. The plaintiff's medical records looked legitimate, his testimony was consistent,...
The $50 Billion Problem: Why Employee Theft Investigations Require Professional Expertise
Employee theft represents one of the most devastating yet underreported crises facing American businesses today. The numbers tell a sobering story: over $50 billion in annual losses, with 75% of employees admitting to stealing from their workplace at least once. Even...
The Hidden Crisis: Why Healthcare Organizations Need Professional Workplace Investigations
Working in healthcare means dealing with life-and-death situations daily. But there's another crisis brewing behind hospital doors—one that threatens patient safety, destroys careers, and costs healthcare systems millions. I'm talking about workplace misconduct that...
FMLA Fraud in Energy Operations: The Hidden Crisis Draining Your Budget and Compromising Safety
The statistics reveal a troubling reality: 66% of HR professionals acknowledge widespread FMLA abuse in their organizations. In energy operations, this fraud creates problems that extend far beyond lost productivity. When safety-critical positions sit empty due to...
The Person Stealing From Your Bank Sits Three Cubicles Down From HR
Last Tuesday, a regional bank president called our team. "We just discovered our head teller has been stealing from us for four years... how did we miss this?" Said bank had spent $2.3 million on cybersecurity upgrades in the past two years. State-of-the-art...
Workplace Violence Threats: Prevention, Detection, and Response Strategies
Workplace violence is a growing concern for organizations worldwide, encompassing a range of harmful behaviors, from physical assaults and verbal threats to digital harassment and intimidation. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),...
The Cost of a Bad Hire: How Investigative Due Diligence Protects Companies
Hiring is one of the most critical decisions a company makes, directly impacting its bottom line, workplace culture, and legal standing. Yet despite best efforts, organizations often encounter the costly consequences of a bad hire. Whether it’s an employee who lacks...
Digital Harassment in the Workplace: What Employers Should Watch For in 2025
As remote and hybrid work models solidify their place in the modern workplace, the boundaries of professional interaction have extended into the digital sphere. While these advancements have increased flexibility and connectivity, they have also created new avenues...
Are Your Background Checks Missing Red Flags? Why Third-Party Investigations Matter
When it comes to hiring new employees, most organizations rely on standard background checks. These typically include verifying employment history, running criminal record searches, and confirming education credentials. While these checks are valuable, they often fail...
How Companies Can Protect Intellectual Property from Insider Threats
Employee intellectual property (IP) theft has grown to be a major issue in a society going more and more technologically advanced. The dangers to private data have increased as more businesses choose digital collaboration and remote work. Employee misbehavior...
Employee Theft Is on the Rise: How Businesses Can Reduce Their Risk
Employee theft is a growing problem for businesses across industries. Cases of internal fraud, embezzlement, and theft follow rising economic stresses. The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) estimates that fraud costs companies 5% of their annual income;...
How Do Corporate Culture Audits Prevent Workplace Crises?
High turnover, legal problems, and reputation damage to a business can all follow from a toxic corporate culture. Companies who ignore workplace culture run long-term losses in the competitive corporate environment. Before they become crises, a proactive corporate...
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