How well do you know the people who are working for you or providing care for someone you love? You may feel as though you know them, but the truth is you only know a tiny sliver about that person, and chances are good that you know even less about their past. Yet, many people…
Many companies, even those who have a good human resources department, find that they are sometimes hiring employees with checkered pasts and issues without knowing it until too late. Some potential employees have things they are trying to hide, and without due diligence, it can be next to impossible to find these problems before they…
We’re not talking about those sandwich crumbs on the cafeteria floor. The huge issue these days is bugs – and no, not the ones that like to eat those sandwich crumbs. We’re talking about technical surveillance bugs – devices that are planted in your place of business so that the competition can learn your secrets.…
Businesses responsible for injuries to their employees on the job should certainly have to pay for worker’s compensation. After all, if the injury occurred at work and it would have been avoidable with better safety on the part of the company, it makes sense that they would have to pay compensation. It should work that…
Have you ever thought about hiring a private investigator? Are you sure that hiring an investigator is the right choice? Chances are good that if you are already thinking about PIs, then something is askew in your life and you need a fix, and that means that private investigators might be a good option. Of…
Even though the modern private investigator is nothing like the Hollywood cliché, that’s still the image that many people have. They imagine a man with a fedora and trench coat chain smoking cigarettes, drinking whisky, and talking about “dames”. This cliché has a certain element of romanticism to it, but it is far from the…
It’s every parent’s nightmare – your child is missing. You could be dealing with an abduction by a non-custodial parent, or worse, a stranger. You’re hoping your kid has just run away, and will either be found or come home on their own. The course of action you take will depend on what you already…
Theft by employees costs American businesses between 20 and 40 billion dollars each year. Can you guess who pays for that? Customers who buy products contribute about $400 a year per person, to pay for employee theft. Everyone is a customer at some time, so everyone is hurt. Employee and Non-Employee Theft The United States…
Is there anything worse than a deadbeat dad? A guy who fathers a child and then heads off for parts unknown, assuming that the child’s mother isn’t going to be able to find him? He abandons his responsibilities and goes on to a new life. Here’s what he doesn’t know – even if he moves…
If you are responsible for hiring in your company, you may have noticed that the resumes of some potential employees are sparkling. They may not give you all the facts, however. You often will want to learn more about candidates for jobs in your company, so that you can make well-informed decisions. Checking Criminal Records…