Theft

How secure is your workplace?

Many of us think of office safety in terms of preventing on-the-job accidents and injuries, but there is another aspect that’s just as important: crime prevention.

As the holidays approach, crime rates increase. And whether your concern is the personal safety of employees who are working late or after-hours break-ins and theft … Continue Reading »

In a perfect corporate society, you’d never have to worry about violence or crime in the workplace.

Unfortunately, the reality is that keeping your employees safe goes beyond eliminating building hazards and addressing ergonomic concerns. Sometimes, it’s people who present the danger.

Having a keen awareness of potentially dangerous situations is the first line of defense. Advise … Continue Reading »

An interesting study sheds light on the importance of, well, lighting.

Darkness can lend itself to a false sense of anonymity, researchers have found, making people more likely than they would be otherwise to engage in unethical behaviors.
The study, published in the journal Psychological Science, encompassed three separate experiments, all with similar findings. Participants in … Continue Reading »

Did you know…

Thirty to 80% of financially distressed workers spend time at their place of employment worrying about personal finances and dealing with financial issues instead of working.
And research shows that workers with financial worries are more likely to report poor health and are absent more frequently. Clearly, ‘fiscal fitness’ is an important part … Continue Reading »

What’s most important to your employees? You might be surprised. In a survey of large companies conducted by the National Business Group on Health, 83% of employees surveyed said they would take a cut in salary or a reduction in retirement benefits rather than see their health benefits reduced. With today’s rising health care costs, … Continue Reading »

This economy, sporting the longest recession since WWII, is causing stress and making people ill. Only 9% of Americans rate the economy positively and 43% say it is getting worse. Folks are overwhelmed and worried about their homes, retirement, and making ends meet. Physical ailments like headaches, backaches, neck aches and insomnia are being linked … Continue Reading »

Security experts estimate that as many as 30% of employees pilfer or steal. But monetary loss is not the only problem; theft can also lead to dangerous situations for you and your employees. To stop crime in its tracks, take the following steps:

Hire people you can trust. Perform thorough background checks on everyone, including people … Continue Reading »

Research by the Federal Reserve indicates that household debt is at a record high relative to disposable income. Personal bankruptcy filings reached 1.25 million in the year ending June 30, up 34 percent from the year before. And it is not just the little people who are struggling with finances. Notably, photographer to … Continue Reading »

Many of the issues in the workplace stem from personal finance concerns. No wonder, 43% of Americans have been living on more than they earn in a year. As of March 2009, the average amount of credit card debt per household was $8,475. Americans have not always overused credit— just 20 years ago the average … Continue Reading »

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