Many of us want to feel like our employees are extended family. And while, in most cases, that may be true, you should still take the necessary steps to make sure your business is protected from internal theft. Here are some of the best ways to safeguard your business from the inside.
Always Background Check
It is best to start before an employee even has access to the building. Background checks ensure that the person you are onboarding doesn’t have a history that will put your business and other employees at risk. Not everyone has a pristine past, but having the knowledge of what you are dealing with can help you address it further or avoid the risk altogether.
Restricted Access
Reduce your risk by reducing the number of people who have access to certain areas or information. Just like HR files and payroll, other sensitive data or places within your business can be protected by simply setting up access for the few who need to be there for their job. You can also restrict access to general areas based on time of day or weekend.
Inventory Management
Automate your inventory management and get notified the moment inventory goes missing. Oftentimes businesses secure their inventory from the outside, but inside theft can quickly go from being a small theft to large quantities if you don’t secure and manage your inventory.
Employee Safety
Give your employees places to secure their own valuables so they feel safe at work. Internal theft doesn’t have to just happen to employers, some people look for opportunities to steal from the place they have the easiest access.
Camera Monitoring
Cameras are the best “eyes” we can have on our workspaces. They are not just for locking up and going home for the night. Security cameras can either deter theft or catch it while it’s happening. Ensure you have cameras in non-sensitive spaces and always let employees know they are being monitored.
Ideally, you will never be confronted with theft from an employee. It can erode your trust and sense of security and is not what we want to believe is possible. Be that as it may, we must still take the necessary steps to ensure our business and other employees are safe at work.