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Ghost employees—fake or inactive workers left on the payroll—can quietly drain thousands from companies, especially in high-turnover retail settings, if poor oversight and weak system controls let them slip through unnoticed.

Integrated Risk Management (IRM) is a proactive, enterprise-wide approach that helps organizations anticipate, assess, and respond to risks strategically, turning uncertainty into resilience and competitive advantage.

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Join us on Thursday, May 22, from 2 – 4 p.m. EST for a powerful and timely webinar in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month.

Retail sales grew in April as many consumers moved up buying to avoid higher prices expected to come with tariffs, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by the National Retail Federation.

NRF is bringing retail leaders to Capitol Hill to advocate for the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 and urge congressional action.

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The article discusses the growing role of AI in criminal justice, highlighting its potential to enhance investigations through data analysis, crime prevention, and improved interrogation techniques, while also addressing concerns related to privacy, bias, accuracy, and ethical implications.

Tariffs on China are disrupting retail supply chains and driving up consumer costs, prompting cutbacks and increased use of buy now, pay later loans.

Despite continued job growth and consumer spending, rising trade tensions and erratic tariff policies have fueled widespread economic uncertainty and heightened recession fears, though a downturn has not yet materialized.