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Research, field notes, and practical guidance on integrity screening and personnel risk.
The Likelihood and Willingness of Employees to Share Inappropriate Behavior in the Workplace: A Reactive vs. Proactive Approach
In any organization, fostering an environment where employees feel safe and supported is critical to maintaining a positive workplace culture. One of the key…
How can Employers and Employees Improve the Statistics on Respectful Workplace Violations?
By Sierra Munroe Substantiation rates for HR, diversity, and workplace respect violations are lower than most other behavior categories, such as…
Bridging the Gap: Empowering Data-Driven Decisions Through Employee Insights
Let’s start with two points we can all agree on—first, regardless of where you work, the most critical asset to any business is the employees. The doors don’t…
Reporting Incidents of Misuse or Misappropriation of Assets
By Tayte Domine Is misuse or mishandling of company assets reported consistently?
Discover Hidden Insights: The Power of Internal Investigation Questionnaires
By Sierra Munroe While most people know us for our pre-hiring questionnaires, we wanted to quickly discuss our internal investigation questionnaires! Our…
Behavioral Threat Analysis: Understanding Employee Behavior
By Tayte Domine Patrick Sherrill, a United States Postal employee killed 14 people and wounded six on August 20, 1986. Where did this violent act come from and…
Ethical Intelligence: Leveraging Employee Attitudes to Strengthen Retail Investigations
Let’s start with a question: In the last year, what percentage of your teams’ internal investigations originated from employee tips/whistleblowing?
Cognitive Load and Credibility: Exploring the Link Between Mental Strain and Dishonesty, with Insights into Technology-Assisted Solutions
If you’ve ever been through any investigative interview training, sat through a psychology class, or read an article on memory, you have likely crossed paths…
Balancing Act: Exploring the Dual Nature of Impression Management in Professional Environments
Have you ever known someone whose personality and presentation seem to be solely determined by the people they are surrounded by? Individuals who present…
Organizational Immunity: Building Resilience for Success
Let’s start with a story. This is a tale about two identical twin brothers, Arnold and Jessie. In college, both Arnold and Jessie were incredibly active—they…
Understanding Trust and the Workplace
Nothing in life works without trust. Let me say that again—nothing in life works without trust. You wake up in the middle of the night and trust that in your…
Organized Retail Crime and Insiders
What is Organized Retail Crime? Organized retail crime (ORC) involves the alliance of two or more individuals illegally acquiring merchandise through means…
How to Prevent Insider Threats
Preventing insider threats requires getting to know your employees, but most surveys provide little useful information. Instead, use Verensics’ quick online…
Avoid Misconduct by Hiring Better Employees
Verensics offers comprehensive criminal background check screening and integrity assessment services.
This is How Investigations are Handled in 2023
Learn how to conduct a successful workplace investigation with Verensics.
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The best and most comprehensive way to screen drivers to provide a safer ride.
Conducting More Successful Investigative Interviews
Russ Law joined Rob Baillieul in the Liferaft Physical Security Podcast to discuss common mistakes when conducting investigative interviews.
Fact Finding: Investigative Interview Fundamentals
Best practices for conducting professional and effective investigative interviews from our panel of experts.
Avoid Business Disruptions During Employee Investigations
Resolve employee investigations faster and with little business disruption.
How to Close HR, Security, and Legal Investigations Efficiently
How to close HR, Security, and Legal investigations faster and more efficient.
What Skills Do I Need to Interview Candidates
What skills do I need to interview candidates?
How to Prevent Workplace Violence
How to prevent workplace violence, which impacts 2 million Americans every year.
How to Reduce Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
The best way to prevent sexual harassment at work.
6 Types of Employee Theft and How to Prevent Them
Why employees steal at work and the consequences of workplace theft.
Five Examples of Counterproductive Work Behavior
Why it is important to screen executives.
What Assessments are Alternatives to the MMPI?
The best alternatives to the MMPI for pre-employment vetting, from cost, time, and human resource perspectives.
How to Fill the Gaps in Background Checks
Why background check screening misses so much. How to fill the gaps in criminal background check screening.
How to Identify and Stop Counterproductive Work Behavior (CWB)
How to identify and stop counterproductive work behavior (CWB).
How a Better Screening Process Saves Time and Money
How to save time and money with a better screening process by asking better questions during interviews.
How to Conduct Interviews: Are You Asking the Right Questions?
Hiring managers frequently do not ask the right questions to understand a candidate's character. Are you asking the right questions?