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Types of illegal activity in a business
 Organisations of all sizes and across all industries can be vulnerable to illegal activity, from minor infractions to major violations. Whether it is accounting fraud,...
Internal vs external audit: Is there a big difference?
 Audits are present in most businesses. While technically there are three types of audits; external audit, internal audit and tax office audit people usually struggle to...
How to catch an embezzler
 Catching an embezzler can be a complicated process as no business owner ever wants to discover that an employee is stealing from their company. But the sad truth is, it...
What Corrective Action Looks Like in the Workplace
Whether it’s down to unforeseen circumstances, communication errors or mere accidents, mistakes are bound to occasionally happen in the workplace despite one’s best efforts...
How to build a great work ethic in your business
 Having a great work ethic is essential for any organisation to be successful. It has many benefits with little to no disadvantages. It is not just about having great skills...
The advantages of being an ethical company
 Being an ethical company is becoming increasingly important in the modern business world. Companies are realising that ethical practices can be beneficial for both their...
Why you should conduct an internal audit
 An internal audit is an essential part of any business, regardless of its size or industry. It involves a systematic review and evaluation process to ensure internal...
Recognising retaliation in the workplace after an investigation
 Retaliation in the workplace refers to an employee being punished for performing a legal action. When an individual takes adverse action against another worker for...
ESG Scores and Why Employers Should Care About Them
The term ESG score refers to the measurement of an organisation's sustainability and ethical impact through differing environmental, social and governance objectives and...
Workplace harassment examples and their impact on the business
 There are many workplace harassment examples that individuals experience daily. Harassment in the workplace is a serious problem that can have a negative impact on...
The need for a comprehensive embezzled assets investigation
 When a company discovers that its assets have been embezzled, it is essential to conduct an in-depth investigation. This type of investigation should include an analysis of...
The importance of policies and procedures
 Successful businesses treat policies and procedures as living documents. Leaving policies and procedures outdated can be harmful to a company in many ways as the business...
Examples of disciplinary action
 Disciplinary action is usually the last step of the investigation process. The investigation may have concluded that corrective action is the best solution to deal with...
How to investigate discrimination in the workplace
 Discrimination in the workplace is an issue many employees will face at some point in their career. In Australia, on average, 20% of employees experience discrimination for...
Chain of custody: Why is it so important?
 Chain of custody refers to the sequence of events that follow once evidence has been collected. Evidence can be physical or more commonly, digital as technology is taking...
The Biggest Mistakes Made in Investigative Interviews
Within any workplace, investigative interviews are highly valued resources that play an important role in uncovering important information and evidence about the...
Speak-Up Culture and Why Your Employees Struggle With It
Extensive studies and research in recent years have cemented the notion that having a solid speak-up culture at work generally results in improved outcomes for the...
How to store the investigation evidence securely
 After a complaint has been filed that requires further research, the organisation should decide whether an investigation is needed. The investigation should start quickly...
How to Increase Cybersecurity Awareness in Your Workplace
A report by the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) found that between 2020 and 2021 alone, there was a 68% increase in cyberattacks on companies that had the potential to...
What’s the difference between indirect and direct evidence?
 Workplace investigations will require different types of evidence to be collected. This includes indirect and direct evidence. They are important in workplace...
The hierarchy of risk control
 Risk control can assist in minimising operational disruptions and increasing workplace productivity. It is one of the last steps of risk management. Risk management...
Differences between an internal v external investigation
 When allegations of misconduct surface or when complaints are lodged to the company, managers will look to resolve the issue as fast as possible. In cases where a...
Managing risk to promote growth
 Managing risk is critical for maximising growth. A well-prepared business is in a better position to make informed decisions and take advantage of opportunities. Many risks...
How to handle an online investigation
 An online investigation is becoming more and more popular as technology is taking over. Since times are changing, employees have moved to remote work and many now use their...
5 Better Ways to Measure Employee Performance
The way we measure employee performance has seen major changes in recent years as the organisational structure of companies continues to evolve and shift, with hybrid and...
6 Steps to Take After a Safety Incident in the Workplace
The International Labour Organization estimates that each year, there are approximately 340 million workplace-related safety incidents that occur, and whilst the ratio of...
The role of a compliance officer
 A compliance officer is responsible for managing compliance within an organisation and ensuring that everyone within the business follows the relevant laws and regulations...
