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 the skills they claimed to have, engages in unethical behavior, or creates conflict within […]
Breaking Barriers: The $2.17M SkyWest Verdict Highlights + How Lauth Would Help
In a landmark decision, a federal jury recently awarded $2.17 million against SkyWest Airlines for subjecting a female parts clerk to a sexually hostile work environment. The jury’s verdict — the largest ever obtained by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in the Northern District of Texas — underscores the critical importance of maintaining […]
Corporate Security for Holiday Events: Preventing Employee Misconduct
Aiming to raise team cohesiveness and morale, the holiday season sometimes offers cheerful business meetings. However, These incidents can result in employee misbehavior, exposing businesses to major legal and reputation hazards. According to a Society for Human Resource Management survey, 36% of companies have seen corporate security involving improper behavior and heavy drinking at holiday […]
Navigating Legal and Ethical Challenges in Employee Investigations
Proactive Strategies for Preventing Workplace Violence
The Role of Due Diligence in Hiring and Vendor Selection
Navigating the Fallout: Why Businesses Need HR Consulting After Employee Incidents
In the intricate dance of organizational dynamics, a misstep can send ripples through the fabric of your business. When an incident involving an employee occurs, the fallout can be far-reaching, affecting not only the individuals directly involved but the entire workforce and the company’s reputation. In such challenging times, businesses are increasingly turning to an […]
The Unlikely Ally: Private Investigators in HR Consulting
In the dynamic landscape of Human Resources (HR) consulting, the quest for effective solutions often takes unexpected turns. When there are pervasive problems within a business or organization, leadership will often reach out to a third party such as an HR consulting firm to help them get to the root of the problem. One such […]
HR Investigation: How Objective Are Your HR Staff? You May Be Surprised
Having a great human resources team in place can make any executive feel as if they can take on the world. It makes sense that investing in dedicated employees who ensure that the caliber of your recruitment and training initiatives remain gold standard is a solid choice. But when the time comes to conduct a […]
How A Private Investigator Can Make Your Human Resources Stronger
When human resources function like a well-oiled machine, teams flourish and profits soar. However, when HR practices slide even a little off track, the resulting problems can be pervasive. Issues such as rapid turnover, employee fraud, workplace theft, and so many more can pop up as symptoms of an eroding corporate culture. Meanwhile, even the […]