Human Resources
Deter the Inside Job. 5 Ways to Avert Employee Theft and Fraud.
Stave off white-collar crime in your workplace with these precautionary measures.
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Building a Business
How Would You Handle These 7 Situations? Would You Pass the ‘Diaper Test’?
By Gene Marks
Business Operations & Logistics
Crafts Chain Michaels Confirms Nearly 3 Million Credit Cards Compromised in Data Breach
A security hole allowed data thieves access to some customer card information but not names, addresses or PINs.
Building a Business
The Smartphone ‘Kill Switch’ Is Coming, But You’ll Probably Have to Download It
Major manufacturers and wireless carriers have agreed to offer a free opt-in 'kill switch' for smartphones made after July 2015.
By Laura Entis
Building a Business
Here’s One Big Reason Mobile Carriers Don’t Want a ‘Kill Switch’ on Smartphones
A new report shows how many billions of dollars companies such as Verizon and AT&T could lose each year if smartphone theft decreases.
By Jason Fell
Building a Business
7 Ways Your Employees Are Stealing From You
Is one of your employees augmenting their paycheck -- at your expense? Here are some ways they may do just that.
By Gene Marks
Tech
Better Late Than Never? Target Accelerating Program to Detect Credit-Card Fraud.
Target's chief financial officer said the retailer is fast-tracking chip-enabled smart cards, which could have been useful in preventing against the company's recent data breach.
By Laura Entis
Building a Business
4 Ways to Maximize Your Loss Prevention Strategies
Ways to get the most from the theft prevention technology and techniques you're already using.
Building a Business
6 Simple, Low-Tech Ways to Reduce Shoplifting
Lighting and personal greetings are among the low-tech ways you and can make your store less attractive to thieves.
Building a Business
6 Tips to Reduce Employee Theft
One in every 40 employees steals from their employer. Make sure that your store isn't a target.
Tech
Mobile Carriers Say No to Proposed ‘Kill Switch’ to Deter Smartphone Theft
A trade group representing companies including Verizon and AT&T has rejected the feature that would make mobile devices unusable if stolen.
By Jason Fell
Tech
5 Ways Tech Is Stopping Theft
Thieves' jobs just got harder with technologies tracking everything from store displays to people's faces.
Business Operations & Logistics
4 Ways to Prevent Gift-Card Theft
Nearly 80 percent of retailers have been a victim of gift-card fraud. Don't let your store be the next victim.
Building a Business
Disturbing Crime Trends Facing Retailers (Infographic)
A recent study by the National Retail Federation finds organized crime an ongoing threat.
By Linda Lacina
Tech
Lawmakers Push for ‘Kill Switch’ to Deter Smartphone Theft
A new coalition presses Apple, Samsung, Microsoft and others to make devices unusable if stolen.
By Jason Fell
Building a Business
5 Cutting Edge Ways to Combat Employee Theft
Keep your company's assets safe with these state-of-the-art technologies.
Building a Business
3 Employee Mistakes That Cost Businesses Big Time
Managing employees comes with hidden costs. Find out how to protect yourself from situations that can emotionally and financially devastate a business.