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Dealing With Employee Theft …continued
By PSAI Executive Director Karleen Kos
"Once an investigator establishes an area of the [employee's] narrative that
raises red flags, he or she can probe further by:
• requesting details in the areas of inquiry that raised suspicion
• asking the [employee] to tell the story backwards
• questioning any conflicting information
i - Sight also recommends that you u s e w o rd s c ar e f u ll y .
" Remember, the word "theft" is a minefield all by itself. Used in the
wrong circumstances it could expose your company to litigation, a
defamation claim or worse. "
" It's better to accuse the employee of "violating company policy" or
of a "cash handling violation" than accusing him or her of "thef t.""
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