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5 Quick Tips For Knowing Who You Meet Online

There’s nothing inherently wrong with meeting someone online; more and more people are meeting that way each year. However, it’s important to know how to vet someone you have met online—it’s not as easy as with people you meet in

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Workplace Fraud: The Three Types of Employees

There are a few generally accepted types of employees when it comes to workplace fraud and embezzlement. Social science has done a great deal of research on who commits workplace fraud and why they decide to offend. The three most

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When to Call a Professional for a Corporate Investigation

Most experienced professionals in upper-management and/or HR positions have had to conduct some type of corporate investigation at some point during their careers. It’s just par for the course. Unfortunately, there are certain circumstances in which an internal investigation conducted by company employees may not be the best option. In these cases, hiring a professional is a better choice. Not sure when’s the right time to call in reinforcements? Here are a few guidelines.

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What is Workers’ Comp Fraud and How Can a Private Investigator Help?

Workers’ compensation is an insurance program that is designed to assist employees who become injured on the job or suffer a job-related illness. Unfortunately, not every claim that is filed is legitimate and the business is often the one that pays the price. In fact, more than 1 in 10 employers are concerned that a worker will fake an illness or injury in order to fraudulently collect workers’ comp benefits. Let’s take a closer look at the different types of workers’ comp fraud and what you can do to protect your company from becoming a victim.

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7 Steps to a Successful Workplace Investigation

Despite your best efforts, complaints and internal issues will sometimes arise in the workplace. In these instances, a thorough investigation of the situation can vastly improve the chances of a favorable outcome for your company. For instance, the information you uncover can help build a case and/or protect your firm’s hard-earned reputation. If you’re dealing with a potential problem, such as employee theft, fraud or drug abuse, here are 7 steps to conducting a successful workplace investigation.

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How a Private Investigator Can Help in a White Collar Criminal Case

White collar crime happens every day in the US, and it costs corporations billions of dollars annually. As with most things, preventing these crimes from occurring is always preferable, but given the number of cases making the news on a weekly basis, that’s obviously not always possible. For those situations in which you either suspect a crime is being committed in the workplace or you’re already in the throes of a legal battle, an experienced private investigator can significantly improve the chances of a more favorable outcome. Here’s how.

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Tips for Resolving Commercial Disputes

No organization ever wants to have to deal with the messy details of commercial disputes, but despite our best efforts, these things happen. How you respond to such a situation can make a significant difference in the outcome. Should you find yourself dealing with a dispute, whether it’s over a simple misunderstanding or something more complicated, here are a few best practices for making the process go more smoothly.

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7 Steps to Take When You’re Suspicious of Employee Drug Abuse

Employee drug abuse in the workplace can lead to a wide variety of problems, many of which can affect your company’s bottom line, regardless of whether the drug happens to be alcohol, prescription medication or illegal substances, or whether the use is occurring during working hours or on the employee’s personal time. Not only do these things affect the employee in question and the company as a whole, but they can also have a negative impact on other employees, leading to a host of other problems. To avoid this, management and those in HR must be proactive and vigilant so potential issues can be addressed swiftly and effectively. If you suspect that one or more of your employees may be abusing drugs, here are 7 steps to get the situation under control.

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