Businesses are reliant on their staff to ensure their operations run smoothly. Employers also need to place a huge amount of trust in their employees. But, naturally, there are times when businesses are taken advantage of by their staff and stock goes missing and money can be stolen from the business.
Impact
If stock and goods are taken by staff, then it can affect how businesses can make revenue. Replacement stock inevitably leads to further loss of revenue. The biggest impact can often be on staff trust and relationships. Closer monitoring and investigating of staff by management inevitably takes up further man hours.
Prevention
Requiring thorough references on staff, new and old, can help ensure employees don’t have a background of theft. Increasing security measures, such as staff searches and restrictive measures in staff rooms and staff areas can help improve security.
Report it
Call your local Police on 101. However, in an emergency always use 999. 101 is the number to call if, for example:
- a vehicle has been stolen
- property has been damaged
- you're giving information about other crime
The number can be used to report a non-emergency to any Police Force in Wales. Calls to 101 from landlines and mobile networks cost 15p per call, no matter what time of day you call or how long you are on the phone.
In an emergency, always dial 999. This is when immediate action is required, such as:
- a crime is in progress
- someone suspected of a crime is near by
- someone's life is at risk
- someone is injured
- there is violence being used or threatened