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Is Employee Theft a Problem?
A company’s greatest asset is often their staff. However, it can be those same people that can do the most damage to a business. Employee theft has always been a concern especially as a business grows but there are ways to protect yourself against it.
Handling Cash
When a business handles cash there will be the temptation for some staff to help themselves. This can be a planned and regular occurrence or sometimes it will be the opportunist in a moment of weakness.
Installing CCTV to guard against till fraud will be the first step. Megapixel cameras are high resolution cameras that will pick up all activity and can be positioned to guard against till fraud. Stealing cash from a till is one thing but giving your stock for free to their friends is also a crime. Cameras now are powerful enough to catch incorrect pricing or non-scanning of stock. An IP camera will receive data and send the image via the internet, these are commonly used for surveillance as footage can be viewed by the manager on a smartphone if they are away from the premises.
Covert CCTV
Misuse of the employer’s assets without permission is also a form of theft and can be hard to monitor without shop CCTV systems. Covert CCTV is a necessary step in certain circumstances and can be used not only to protect stock and cash but is also used to monitor employee behaviour. It needs to be handled by an expert to ensure protocols are followed.
The value in having this footage for supporting evidence in court is priceless. When it comes to employees either falsely claiming for injuries that they say happen on site, or being guilty of unsociable, bullying behaviour against other staff members. Having the proof to prosecute staff that are stealing or acting in an irresponsible and dangerous way will protect you.
To find out how your business is vulnerable you will need an expert to survey your premises. Then they will take on board your concerns and advise you on what you need. TEC Security are experts in retail CCTV systems and covert CCTV. Reduce your exposure to risk and eliminate problems you have already identified by speaking to us today.
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