Employment Fraud: Why is nobody talking about it?
In today’s competitive landscape, organisations invest heavily in technology and analytics to monitor employee performance, behaviour and attendance. Yet, many still hesitate to address a pervasive issue that can significantly impact productivity and morale: Employment Fraud.
What Is Employment Fraud?
Employment fraud includes unauthorised absence, dishonesty, disloyalty, malingering an even ‘gardening leave’ breaches. These actions not only drain resources but also erode trust within the workforce. Just as businesses refuse to tolerate fraud in other areas, is it time for HR leaders to adopt a robust stance against employment-related misconduct?
The Hidden Costs of Inaction
Intelligent IT solutions can identify absence patterns, but without decisive action, these insights may go unheeded. Organisations risk not only financial loss but also the creation of a culture where dishonesty is overlooked. This can lead to an ‘everybody does it’ attitude becoming endemic. Ignoring these patterns sends a message that such behaviour is acceptable, compromising overall morale and engagement.
Our Proven Solutions
Conflict International offer a comprehensive range of services designed to tackle employment fraud head-on for both public and private sector organisations. Our solutions include:
- In-Depth Desktop Analysis: We conduct thorough assessments of absence data, identifying trends and discrepancies that may indicate fraudulent behaviour.
- Covert Operations: When necessary, we can implement proportionate undercover investigations to gather evidence of dishonesty, disloyalty or malingering. Our discreet ultra compliant approach ensures that your organisation’s integrity is maintained while we uncover the truth.
- Specific solutions to evaluate ‘Stress’ absence: Many employers consider absence due to ‘stress’ to be impossible to evaluate, challenge or disprove. This is far from often being the case. We have a proven process that, when applied in a proportionate and respectful manner, can expose material inconsistencies in the alleged condition and formally declared restrictions.
Data Privacy Compliance
We operate fully within data privacy obligations, ensuring that all our investigations adhere to the highest standards of confidentiality and legal compliance. Your organisation can trust us to handle sensitive information responsibly and ethically.
Industry Recognition
Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our industry-recognised ISO achievements. These certifications demonstrate our dedication to quality, security, and operational integrity, giving you confidence in our services.
Empower Your Organisation
By categorising unauthorised absences as fraud, you empower your organisation to take appropriate actions against offenders. Our proven processes simplify the dismissal process, allowing you to address misconduct effectively.
Taking a strong stance against employment fraud not only helps eliminate dishonest behaviours but also sends a powerful message to your workforce: integrity is valued and upheld.
Why Choose Us?
Conflict International’s team of experts brings a wealth of experience in investigations and risk advisory. We understand the complexities of employment fraud and tailor our services to meet the unique needs of your organisation. Contact us today today on how we can assist your business.