Why do I need Loss Prevention Systems to conduct a pre-employment background checks when I could do some of this myself?
- A Background Check Company does the work for you, on time and quickly.
- We understand and abide by the extensive and ever changing Federal, State and Local government laws and regulations.
We search actual court house records for criminal histories. Many background check companies use commercial databases that are not complete, do not have current information and in most cases do not have any real information- Would you want to know if the applicant is a registered sex offender? If you own a daycare center or other company where children are at this is important information. But this also applies to your employee’s safety. Having a male sex offender working with a woman could cause you extensive risk. How would you feel if something were to happen you could have prevented. By the way, the laws do not allow a defense of “I did not know”. As an employer you have an obligation to know.
- Does your company employ drivers? A motor vehicle check could uncover a suspended license and prior traffic convictions. Do you want a driver with your name on his uniform driving your vehicle on a suspended or revoked license?
- We have tools to uncover details that an applicant may be trying to hide from you such as previous employers they do not want you to see. Did you know that one of the most lied about items on resumes and applications are the dates of employment?
- In special investigative cases we can dig even deeper into a candidate’s background. In many instances the tools we use can give us so much information it can be overwhelming. In those special investigation we can give you the raw data or we can sort through it for you.
- Loss Prevention Systems sticks with you throughout the process. Do not understand what all of those criminal charges mean? We can help you with that.
- Need a rejection letter because the candidate did not meet your background check standards? We provide that template to you.
- Want your background checks FAST? How about same day or next day turnaround as the norm for most checks.
- Want to talk to a real person where you are not just some account number? In fact we do not even have account numbers. We have clients that we know by name and their changing needs. Loss Preventions goal is to be your partner and stand with you. When you call or email us you reach the same person that knows who YOU are.
- Our software platform is state of the art. We are connected in some cases directly to the government databases that provide criminal records. This eliminates the middleman and gives us much more reliable information.
- If we see something suspicious we let you know. This give YOU control over your background investigations.
Q: What questions can I ask employee candidates in the interview (not really!)? Okay we know what we would like to ask!
- Are you lying?
- Why is there a gap between employments? Were you in jail….or prison?
- Have you been convicted of a crime?
If “yes” answer the follow up question is: Do you need a separate piece of paper to list them?
- Do you intend to steal from my company?
If “yes” answer the follow up question is: Will it be more than $5000 or less?
- Have you murdered anyone in the last 7 years?
- Are there any undiscovered bodies buried anywhere on your property or under your basement floor?
- Has your photo or likeness ever been on a Post Office bulletin board?
- Have you ever appeared in an episode of COPS and not either wearing a uniform or as the Camera Man?
- Do you have any prison tattoos?
- Do you restrict the use of illegal narcotics to weekends only or just on trips funded by the money and merchandise you will steal from me?
- Have you ever left a crime scene before the Police arrived?
- Do you intend to steal from my customers?
- Which illegal narcotics do you use on a daily basis?
- Heroin
- Cocaine
- LSD
- Meth
- All of the above
- Have you ever appeared on a sex offender list in ANY country?
- After answering “yes” to any of these questions do you really think I am going to employ you?
LPSI Customers – If you would like a real list of 100 questions you CAN ask please contact us.
AA blog 07: Electronic Article Surveillance
Electronic Article Surveillance: 4
EAS Labels: 5
Stop Shoplifting: 3
Where’s the Beef? Why Electronic Article Surveillance is a Necessary Part of Any Business.
If you have been in the local grocery store lately or if you happen to own one, you are very well aware of the constant inflation of food prices. I notice when prices are fluctuating, especially when I go to buy my favorite Honeycrisp apples, that are running anywhere from $2.00-$3.00 a pound, or a nice juicy steak that can cost me upwards of $15.00. Unfortunately for us consumers, we can’t do anything to reduce these costs, aside from comparative shopping and looking for local discounts. There are many reasons why our agricultural market continues to increase consumer prices by an average of 2-3% a year. Many variables contribute to this rate, which can fluctuate depending on the weather and other economic variables. The cost of oil is a huge factor in the cost of food products. This is due the rising price of gas, which affects delivery costs and can limit resource availability. Droughts in states such as California and Texas can affect crop and meat production and availability, which increase prices due to supply and demand issues. This also presents a problem for grocery store owners because they continue to mark-up prices in order to provide these products and maintain profits. As prices continue to rise we are also seeing higher theft rates in the food industry. So what are these companies doing to help secure their products and stop shoplifting? Many businesses are utilizing Electronic Article Surveillance solutions to label and detect theft.
If you aren’t familiar with EAS Labels or how Electronic Article Surveillance works to reduce shrinkage, let me be the first to tell you what an important role they can play for you and your company. As a loss prevention manager I have seen the positive impact this system has had on businesses of all types and sizes. EAS labels come in various types and sizes to accommodate various products. They provide a discreet means to apply EAS technology to a product, which can be detected by EAS antennas, to stop shoplifting. Specially designed Checkpoint labels have been created specifically for the food industry. They are FDA approved and do not impact the integrity of the product. This allows them to be placed directly on fresh meat or frozen product packaging and is microwave safe. They are small sticker tags that are equipped with EAS technology. This technology is compatible with various checkout systems, which provide for a convenient way to deactivate the EAS signal at the time of checkout, with no added effort. These EAS labels can be printed at the store level, making the process simple and efficient. There are various other soft labels that are equipped with EAS that can be used for non-food products as well. This can be a benefit to those grocery stores that sell other products such as cosmetics, medicine and vitamins, jewelry and other high priced items such as electronics. These clear adhesive labels contain a small bar code that can be printed and affixed to products, without reducing the visibility of the product. These EAS labels will substantially reduce shoplifting through deterrence and detection.
If you want to stop shoplifting in your stores, reduce overhead cost, improve customer relations and increase profit, consider upgrading your security to include Electronic Article Surveillance. Adding EAS labels to your high valued items is imperative to reduce theft. As a consumer I will continue to look for lower prices and shop in stores that don’t over-stretch my budget. Pricing, quality and convenience will continue to drive purchasing preferences, so do yourself a favor and protect your merchandise, so you can remain competitive in the market.
Get more information on Electronic Article Surveillance, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547, now.
If you have been in the local grocery store lately or if you happen to own one, you are very well aware of the constant inflation of food prices. I notice when prices are fluctuating, especially when I go to buy my favorite Honeycrisp apples, that are running anywhere from $2.00-$3.00 a pound, or a nice juicy steak that can cost me upwards of $15.00. Unfortunately for us consumers, we can’t do anything to reduce these costs, aside from comparative shopping and looking for local discounts. There are many reasons why our agricultural market continues to increase consumer prices by an average of 2-3% a year. Many variables contribute to this rate, which can fluctuate depending on the weather and other economic variables. The cost of oil is a huge factor in the cost of food products. This is due the rising price of gas, which affects delivery costs and can limit resource availability. Droughts in states such as California and Texas can affect crop and meat production and availability, which increase prices due to supply and demand issues. This also presents a problem for grocery store owners because they continue to mark-up prices in order to provide these products and maintain profits. As prices continue to rise we are also seeing higher theft rates in the food industry. So what are these companies doing to help secure their products and stop shoplifting? Many businesses are utilizing Electronic Article Surveillance solutions to label and detect theft.
If you aren’t familiar with EAS Labels or how Electronic Article Surveillance works to reduce shrinkage, let me be the first to tell you what an important role they can play for you and your company. As a loss prevention manager I have seen the positive impact this system has had on businesses of all types and sizes. EAS labels come in various types and sizes to accommodate various products. They provide a discreet means to apply EAS technology to a product, which can be detected by EAS antennas, to stop shoplifting. Specially designed Checkpoint labels have been created specifically for the food industry. They are FDA approved and do not impact the integrity of the product. This allows them to be placed directly on fresh meat or frozen product packaging and is microwave safe. They are small sticker tags that are equipped with EAS technology. This technology is compatible with various checkout systems, which provide for a convenient way to deactivate the EAS signal at the time of checkout, with no added effort. These EAS labels can be printed at the store level, making the process simple and efficient. There are various other soft labels that are equipped with EAS that can be used for non-food products as well. This can be a benefit to those grocery stores that sell other products such as cosmetics, medicine and vitamins, jewelry and other high priced items such as electronics. These clear adhesive labels contain a small bar code that can be printed and affixed to products, without reducing the visibility of the product. These EAS labels will substantially reduce shoplifting through deterrence and detection.
If you want to stop shoplifting in your stores, reduce overhead cost, improve customer relations and increase profit, consider upgrading your security to include Electronic Article Surveillance. Adding EAS labels to your high valued items is imperative to reduce theft. As a consumer I will continue to look for lower prices and shop in stores that don’t over-stretch my budget. Pricing, quality and convenience will continue to drive purchasing preferences, so do yourself a favor and protect your merchandise, so you can remain competitive in the market.
Get more information on Electronic Article Surveillance, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547, now.
