Tag: employee theft
Interview and Interrogation Training: When Is the Investigation Over?
It's not uncommon for investigators to see the end goal of an investigation as the interview with the accused subject or involved subject.
Interview and Interrogation Training: What Is the WZ Method?
The Wicklander-Zulawski (WZ) method is a non-confrontational interview that allows the interviewer to build credibility through a brief introductory statement—and then show understanding through rationalizing.
Shedding Light on Retail Theft Statistics
The NRSS indicates that shoplifting accounted for 35.7 percent of the reported shrink in 2017, which is down from 39.3 percent in 2016.
6 Steps for Preventing Employee Theft of High-Value Property
To the extent possible, it’s good to keep high-value assets and critical material separate from employees, but that’s not always practical.
Significant Inventory Loss Requires Perspective
Throughout my career, I've investigated numerous significant increases in shortage on a multi-store level. In each case, the cause was traced to the distribution process.
Interview and Interrogation Training: Handling Requests
Even though we might ultimately deny a request, we don't want to do so in a way that creates an adversarial relationship with the subject. Think about it like this: nobody likes being told no.
Solutions Snapshot: Appriss Retail
To give retailers the competitive edge they need, Appriss Retail developed a cloud-based data integration platform that pulls data from all sources within the retail organization.
What Causes Shrinkage in Retail? Addressing the 4 Top Causes
Not every loss prevention tool fits the needs and budget of every retailer. However, a combination of tactics makes an impact and reduces a store's shrinkage.
Interview and Interrogation Training: Don’t Take It Personally
What we have to remember is that it isn't personal. It's not about us. It's not personal to anyone except the individual who was involved in the incident.
