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    Are your staff stealing and would you know?

    Up and till a week ago I would have said mrr,err well, I trust this one, this one could and this one might. But at the end of the day, unless you are a there, for every second, you don’t. Something came to my attention on Tuesday, from another person. More rumours than anything else – but decided to act – as I have had a funny feeling deep down, and often it’s best to act on your gut. I have been a bit slack recently and have been working at home quite a bit.

    At work first thing in the morning for a massive, stock take. I am personally counting everything and inputting – with a staff member recounting and bringing any (of my) mistakes to my attention, which I then recount. Not only that have also implemented a lockdown on the database – which will remain in place – where only I can change product prices and quantities.

    Have there been mistakes, yes, plenty. Can I start accusing people of theft? Not by a long shot. Shoddy work, yes, but not theft. I have counted most of the steal able, expensive gear and a running about even with what I expect to have – which at least puts my mind at rest, slightly. Another few days will give me the overall picture.

    What I have done, is be the nice guy a little to often, sometimes a boss must be just that – I forget that often: being nice, paying better than average wages, much better bonuses and better holidays – doesn’t guarantee staff loyalty, and checks must be put in place.

    Just something to think about. And I think my staff, are, on the whole, great. But I am also sure they could justify, in their heads, the odd pair of shoes going missing…

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