States aim to safeguard sensitive data: Get ready to empty your coffers
As fraud continues to rise, more states are making businesses go to great (i.e., pricey) lengths to keep sensitive employee and customer data safe.
Fraud
Watch out for suspicious claims! 2 high-risk areas to check
A good idea for the near future: Huddle up with Benefits staffers to make sure your firm has a solid system for investigating fishy disability claims.
The sloppy security habit that could be costing you big
Of course you know 12345 isn’t the best idea for a password. But are the passwords and practices you and your staffers use just as bad?
Big shifts in Finance jobs expected
What’s the future direction of Finance’s everyday tasks? More work being done abroad.
Employee fraud on the rise: 4 ways to safeguard
Like a see-saw, as the economy plunges downward, employee fraud skyrockets — especially in small, private firms. The reasons for employee fraud are many and varied, but there are certain safeguards that can help keep your company safe: Double-check finances. Even if you have a trusted bookkeeper, it doesn’t hurt to take another look yourself. […]
To purge or not to purge: Handling inactive vendors
Stuck with inactive vendors but daunted by the thought of actually fixing your problem? Don’t be. The solution is probably less painful than you think.
Who's stealing from you? Probably not who you think …
Just because your staffers aren’t capable of Bernard Madoff-caliber fraud, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be vigilant — and pay particular attention to a surprising type of employee.
When are staffers more likely to doctor data?
Trying times have a way of driving staffers to take drastic measures. So, now is the time to watch out for tainted performance metrics.
Fighting fraud: Is it OK to spy on employees?
Suspect an employee on medical leave is milking the system? You may be surprised to find out how far courts will let you go to prove it …
