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The Importance of Up-to-Date Job Descriptions

Up-to-date, accurate job descriptions form the foundation of every organization’s staffing efforts. Without clear, focused documentation of what each position does, you may struggle to hire and retain good employees
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Can Employees’ Off-Work Behavior Put Your Company at Risk?

the organization — even when he or she isn’t on the job. However, whether you should take an adverse employment action (such as suspension or termination) against an employee for an outside-of-work incident is a delicate matter.
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Putting a Number on Employee Turnover

Retaining employees reduces substantial recruiting costs. Unfortunately, many employers still find themselves seemingly helpless to stop the random and sometimes constant departure of skilled workers. One way to diagnose the severity of your turnover trouble is to put a number on it.
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Softening the Hard Edges of Technical Staff

Technological hardware keeps many organizations running these days. Unfortunately, hard-mannered technical employees can be bad for business.
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Joining the Effort to End Sexual Harassment

From the world of entertainment to Capitol Hill, allegations of sexual harassment have disrupted the status quo and made headlines at a remarkable rate. Meanwhile, on social media, the #MeToo movement has sparked widespread discussion.
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Setting Up Your Company’s Fraud Hotline

When employees steal, their colleagues are more likely to be aware of it than the managers in the executive suite, but they may be reluctant to “rat out” fellow workers.
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Tips for a Successful Audit

The end of the year is fast approaching and not only does that mean we are in the holiday season but, for many companies that means it’s time to start preparing for the annual audit. 
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Tools for Uncovering Financial Statement Fraud

Financial statement fraud is committed by intentionally misrepresenting an organization’s financial condition. A perpetrator might do this by omitting or misstating amounts or information to deceive auditors, shareholders and the public. However this fraud is committed, it tends to be one of the most costly schemes for the victimized companies.
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How Proactive Fraud Detection Stops Thieves in their Tracks

When employees commit fraud, it can take months, even years, for their employers to discover the theft. But proactive fraud detection makes it possible for businesses to detect fraud schemes earlier - long before they generate significant losses.
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Technology’s Dark Side: How to Prevent ACH Fraud

The convenience of instantaneous information can blind us to technology’s drawbacks, including cyber attacks and data breaches. But there’s another, lesser-known technology-enabled crime to watch for — Automated Clearing House (ACH) fraud.
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3 Good Reasons to Conduct Background Checks When Hiring

Many employers use background checks as a regular part of their hiring processes. If yours is a smaller organization, you may understandably feel pressured to hire good candidates quickly. After all, you don’t have the hiring resources of a larger organization and might really need the help. But, in today’s
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Why You Need a CPA on Your Fraud Litigation Team

Even an extensive fraud prevention program can’t guarantee your company will escape fraud-related legal action. If you decide to initiate a civil suit or press criminal charges against an employee involved in fraud, you’ll need every resource at your disposal. One of the most critical is the expertise of a
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Build a Solid Frame for Your Performance Management System

To succeed at executing an effective performance management system, you need to build a solid frame by recognizing the foundational details. Done right, however, this system can provide a solid structure for maximizing performance and helping employees envision their future with your organization.
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Thorough Due Diligence Can Protect Your Acquisition From Fraud

In today’s rough-and-tumble world of mergers and acquisitions (M&As), buyers need to get to know business sellers and their executives, test their representations about asset condition and financial performance, and screen for common fraud schemes.
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Why Limited Partnership Fraud is Easy – And How You Can Stop It

Sometimes it happens: General partners (GPs) of a limited partnership intentionally mismanage the business or commit fraud. If you’re a limited partner (LP) in such a partnership, it’s important that you recognize the signs that something’s amiss.
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