BG Check Company-3 , Employee BG Check-1 , Pre-Employment Screening-2
The Cost Of Background Checks
Some businesses choose not to perform any employee background checks on their potential candidates. They call the former employers that are listed, and perhaps the lineup of references given, and make their decision based on this. This could be perfectly fine, except for the fact that people will and do lie on their resumes every day. They exaggerate their previous work experience, or they fail to list specific employers because they did not leave that job on good terms. They claim to have never been terminated from any previous job, but truthfully, they’ve only listed the few they left from voluntarily. Don’t even get me started on references. Unless they are willing to just hand you their cell phone and let you randomly call their contacts, those hand-picked people they give you have most likely already been coached on what to tell you. You need the assistance of a proper background check company to really verify all the information this person has provided. When you look at all the costs associated with running a small business, paying for a quality pre-employment screening is well worth the investment.
I was talking to a friend that runs a small chain of convenience stores and here are a few of her hiring horror stories:
*A store kept getting broken into during the middle of the night. The criminal kept using the landscaping stones around the parking lot to break the glass out of the front door. Then they would go in and steal cartons of cigarettes from behind the counter. They seemed to know exactly how much time they had to get in and get out before the alarm would sound and alert the authorities. It turned out to be an employee that knew the alarm would activate in forty-five seconds, so he knew how quick he needed to be.
*My friend got an anonymous phone call tipping her off that an employee was selling boxes of merchandise out the back door of the store. They were supposedly selling some damaged products and some overstock items just to get it out of the store, but the employee was pocketing the money.
*One day she was on her way in early to complete some paperwork at one of the stores and came up on a guy on a bicycle. As she drove past him, she noticed he had a plastic bag with her store’s logo on it. When she arrived at the store, she found the back door had been jimmied open. Then it dawned on her that guy she saw was a new clerk that they had hired.
When she looks back at all the time and money spent on dealing with these internal theft issues, she wonders why it took so long to decide to start using a background check company to weed out these people. No matter how good they are at storytelling, a pre-employment screening will tell you the truth about a possible job candidate. Employee background checks are worth the cost when you consider what you could be paying for later if they turn out to be a crook. They could lie about their education level, their job experience, the reason they left former employers, and more. These could factor in to your decision on who to hire for your opening. It would be terribly wrong to hire someone based on the wrong data, and overlook a more qualified person that told the truth. People can fool you in an interview, but they can’t fool a background check company.
For more information on background checks, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547
Some businesses choose not to perform any employee background checks on their potential candidates. They call the former employers that are listed, and perhaps the lineup of references given, and make their decision based on this. This could be perfectly fine, except for the fact that people will and do lie on their resumes every day. They exaggerate their previous work experience, or they fail to list specific employers because they did not leave that job on good terms. They claim to have never been terminated from any previous job, but truthfully, they’ve only listed the few they left from voluntarily. Don’t even get me started on references. Unless they are willing to just hand you their cell phone and let you randomly call their contacts, those hand-picked people they give you have most likely already been coached on what to tell you. You need the assistance of a proper background check company to really verify all the information this person has provided. When you look at all the costs associated with running a small business, paying for a quality pre-employment screening is well worth the investment.
I was talking to a friend that runs a small chain of convenience stores and here are a few of her hiring horror stories:
*A store kept getting broken into during the middle of the night. The criminal kept using the landscaping stones around the parking lot to break the glass out of the front door. Then they would go in and steal cartons of cigarettes from behind the counter. They seemed to know exactly how much time they had to get in and get out before the alarm would sound and alert the authorities. It turned out to be an employee that knew the alarm would activate in forty-five seconds, so he knew how quick he needed to be.
*My friend got an anonymous phone call tipping her off that an employee was selling boxes of merchandise out the back door of the store. They were supposedly selling some damaged products and some overstock items just to get it out of the store, but the employee was pocketing the money.
*One day she was on her way in early to complete some paperwork at one of the stores and came up on a guy on a bicycle. As she drove past him, she noticed he had a plastic bag with her store’s logo on it. When she arrived at the store, she found the back door had been jimmied open. Then it dawned on her that guy she saw was a new clerk that they had hired.
When she looks back at all the time and money spent on dealing with these internal theft issues, she wonders why it took so long to decide to start using a background check company to weed out these people. No matter how good they are at storytelling, a pre-employment screening will tell you the truth about a possible job candidate. Employee background checks are worth the cost when you consider what you could be paying for later if they turn out to be a crook. They could lie about their education level, their job experience, the reason they left former employers, and more. These could factor in to your decision on who to hire for your opening. It would be terribly wrong to hire someone based on the wrong data, and overlook a more qualified person that told the truth. People can fool you in an interview, but they can’t fool a background check company.
For more information on background checks, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547
Alpha Thunder Tags-3 WC blog 68
i-pad theft-4
tablet theft-4
Classic N10 -4
Alpha Thunder Tags And Classic N10 Antennas Keep Medical Mobile Devices From Walking Out The Door.
As I get older I find I am regularly amazed at the rate technology changes. I remember when (don’t you cringe when you hear “I remember when”?) portable phones were in big carrying bags that you took with you in your car. Pagers came out and it was great to be able to get a page from my loss prevention team telling me they needed me to call the store. Now I experience the friendly banter of co-workers making fun of my flip phone. Two-way wrist communicators were the stuff of imagination when I watched Dick Tracy cartoons as a child. Now there are Fitbits that are worn on the wrist providing health information, activity, nutritional information, weight and even sleep activity. Polaroid cameras were awesome, providing instant pictures with no need to wait to take in film for development. Digital cameras came along and now I can upload pictures straight to my desktop computer! I know what you’re thinking, “how cool is that?” What you’re really saying is, I can take a picture or video on my i-phone or tablet, and upload to the cloud and access it on my laptop from anywhere I happen to be at the time, what is this guy talking about? Yes, I do really use a desktop computer and I do have a flip phone. On the other hand, I also work in an academic library where we do work with students and the newer technologies. The main point I am making is technology is growing at amazing rates and with it the applications for those technologies. This is true for almost every field of endeavor, including the medical field. Today Doctors, nurses, medical students and pharmacists are becoming more reliant on mobile medical devices, including i-pads and tablets. The use of these devices does warrant some cause for concern, such as, what happens if there is an i-pad theft or tablet theft from a medical provider? Can the loss of these devices be prevented? An electronic article surveillance system and the use of Alpha Thunder Tags can protect mobile medical devices and with them the information they carry.
Today doctors can access patient electronic medical records (EMRs), and there are apps that can allow them to view MRIs and CAT scans. The physician can pull up the scans and view them on the device with the patient. Through devices doctors can ask staff to change I.V. settings or change or request record orders. Despite assurances that data is “secure”, there is always the potential for someone to gain access to records should an i-pad theft or tablet theft occur. In prior articles I have listed numerous known breaches of medical information and losses of medical devices. Medical facilities can prevent such theft by installing Checkpoint Classic N10 electronic article surveillance antennas at entrances and exits and having Alpha Thunder Tags attached to mobile medical devices. The Classic N10 antenna does not take up much doorway space so it won’t hinder patients or staff entering or exiting the building. What it will do is activate a loud alarm and flashing LED lights if there is an attempted i-pad theft. The alarm alerts staff that a tablet theft is taking place and they can respond to get the device back. The alarm will only be activated however, if the device has the Alpha Thunder Tag on it. The Thunder Tag is designed to both set off the Classic N10 antenna alarm if it is carried within the range of the antenna and it has a built in alarm that also activates providing a double layer of protection. I should also mention the tamper alarm on the Thunder Tag prevents someone from trying to remove it and then leaving with the mobile device.
Mobile technology in the medical field is a powerful tool and continues to improve the delivery of medical services and streamlines processes. Be aware that there are criminals who engage in tablet theft and i-pad theft in order to steal patient records and prescription information. Protect your patients and your practice with the Classic N10 antenna and Alpha Thunder Tags.
For more information on Alpha Thunder Tags, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547
As I get older I find I am regularly amazed at the rate technology changes. I remember when (don’t you cringe when you hear “I remember when”?) portable phones were in big carrying bags that you took with you in your car. Pagers came out and it was great to be able to get a page from my loss prevention team telling me they needed me to call the store. Now I experience the friendly banter of co-workers making fun of my flip phone. Two-way wrist communicators were the stuff of imagination when I watched Dick Tracy cartoons as a child. Now there are Fitbits that are worn on the wrist providing health information, activity, nutritional information, weight and even sleep activity. Polaroid cameras were awesome, providing instant pictures with no need to wait to take in film for development. Digital cameras came along and now I can upload pictures straight to my desktop computer! I know what you’re thinking, “how cool is that?” What you’re really saying is, I can take a picture or video on my i-phone or tablet, and upload to the cloud and access it on my laptop from anywhere I happen to be at the time, what is this guy talking about? Yes, I do really use a desktop computer and I do have a flip phone. On the other hand, I also work in an academic library where we do work with students and the newer technologies. The main point I am making is technology is growing at amazing rates and with it the applications for those technologies. This is true for almost every field of endeavor, including the medical field. Today Doctors, nurses, medical students and pharmacists are becoming more reliant on mobile medical devices, including i-pads and tablets. The use of these devices does warrant some cause for concern, such as, what happens if there is an i-pad theft or tablet theft from a medical provider? Can the loss of these devices be prevented? An electronic article surveillance system and the use of Alpha Thunder Tags can protect mobile medical devices and with them the information they carry.
Today doctors can access patient electronic medical records (EMRs), and there are apps that can allow them to view MRIs and CAT scans. The physician can pull up the scans and view them on the device with the patient. Through devices doctors can ask staff to change I.V. settings or change or request record orders. Despite assurances that data is “secure”, there is always the potential for someone to gain access to records should an i-pad theft or tablet theft occur. In prior articles I have listed numerous known breaches of medical information and losses of medical devices. Medical facilities can prevent such theft by installing Checkpoint Classic N10 electronic article surveillance antennas at entrances and exits and having Alpha Thunder Tags attached to mobile medical devices. The Classic N10 antenna does not take up much doorway space so it won’t hinder patients or staff entering or exiting the building. What it will do is activate a loud alarm and flashing LED lights if there is an attempted i-pad theft. The alarm alerts staff that a tablet theft is taking place and they can respond to get the device back. The alarm will only be activated however, if the device has the Alpha Thunder Tag on it. The Thunder Tag is designed to both set off the Classic N10 antenna alarm if it is carried within the range of the antenna and it has a built in alarm that also activates providing a double layer of protection. I should also mention the tamper alarm on the Thunder Tag prevents someone from trying to remove it and then leaving with the mobile device.
Mobile technology in the medical field is a powerful tool and continues to improve the delivery of medical services and streamlines processes. Be aware that there are criminals who engage in tablet theft and i-pad theft in order to steal patient records and prescription information. Protect your patients and your practice with the Classic N10 antenna and Alpha Thunder Tags.
For more information on Alpha Thunder Tags, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547
Wardrobing-2, Return Fraud-3 , Alpha Shark Tags-3
Return Fraud: The Retailer’s Arch Nemesis
Unless you are in the party supply or tool business, you are probably not dealing in merchandise rentals. And even in those types of businesses, rent is not free. Some customers, however, have found some creative ways around the usual way of buying and selling. These are the people that are engaging in return fraud, and there are several ways they are getting away with it. Surveys and studies show that eight to ten percent of all refunds that retailers perform are some form of fraudulence. It is a significant issue that can very negatively affect the financial performance of a company over time and drive it straight into bankruptcy.
Of course, customers tend to be the number one suspects for return fraud. We’ve all probably dealt with that person that sneaks in to steal a high dollar item, and then tries to act as if they are making a return. Sometimes they conceal the item, go out the door, and then come back in. Sometimes they have a partner waiting outside who will attempt the return. Other times they are bold and simply walk from the aisle straight to the register. Because of this, many retailers have added restrictions to the return policies and will not process them without receipts. There are also the customers that engage in “free renting”, also referred to as wardrobing. This is a particularly nasty little practice because the customer buys items from your store with the intention of returning it. They keep their receipts with all the packaging, and bring the stuff back expecting a full refund. What makes this such a bad practice is that many times this merchandise is no longer sellable. This is not just a problem for the clothing business, as it was named for. Electronics, wedding supply, and even furniture dealers can be victims of this deception as well. A guy comes to buy the biggest television you have on your sales floor for the next couple of weekends for the playoffs and the championship game. A woman comes to buy some big center pieces and table linens for her big party or event she is planning. Then when the games are over, the party people have all gone home, these folks come back to return everything they bought to the respective stores. The television has dust and roaches inside it. The table wear has wine and grease stains.
There is a way to combat wardrobing, which is absolutely return fraud. When it comes to losing profits, something has to be done. That’s where the Alpha Shark Tags come into play. These are just great little gadgets that can be part of any successful return policy. You simply attach them to any item, whether directly or added to the packaging. You clip it right on and then if the customer removes the Alpha Shark Tag, the item is no longer eligible for a return. They are meant to be removed at home with a simple pair of household scissors. They cannot be reattached, so those customers that bought the ticket gun to put the price tags back on is also put out of business. Alpha Shark Tags are tamper evident and they can’t be beat. They are the kryptonite to the “free rent” criminals of the world.
For more information on Return Fraud, contact us or call: 1.770.426.0547
Unless you are in the party supply or tool business, you are probably not dealing in merchandise rentals. And even in those types of businesses, rent is not free. Some customers, however, have found some creative ways around the usual way of buying and selling. These are the people that are engaging in return fraud, and there are several ways they are getting away with it. Surveys and studies show that eight to ten percent of all refunds that retailers perform are some form of fraudulence. It is a significant issue that can very negatively affect the financial performance of a company over time and drive it straight into bankruptcy.
Of course, customers tend to be the number one suspects for return fraud. We’ve all probably dealt with that person that sneaks in to steal a high dollar item, and then tries to act as if they are making a return. Sometimes they conceal the item, go out the door, and then come back in. Sometimes they have a partner waiting outside who will attempt the return. Other times they are bold and simply walk from the aisle straight to the register. Because of this, many retailers have added restrictions to the return policies and will not process them without receipts. There are also the customers that engage in “free renting”, also referred to as wardrobing. This is a particularly nasty little practice because the customer buys items from your store with the intention of returning it. They keep their receipts with all the packaging, and bring the stuff back expecting a full refund. What makes this such a bad practice is that many times this merchandise is no longer sellable. This is not just a problem for the clothing business, as it was named for. Electronics, wedding supply, and even furniture dealers can be victims of this deception as well. A guy comes to buy the biggest television you have on your sales floor for the next couple of weekends for the playoffs and the championship game. A woman comes to buy some big center pieces and table linens for her big party or event she is planning. Then when the games are over, the party people have all gone home, these folks come back to return everything they bought to the respective stores. The television has dust and roaches inside it. The table wear has wine and grease stains.
There is a way to combat wardrobing, which is absolutely return fraud. When it comes to losing profits, something has to be done. That’s where the Alpha Shark Tags come into play. These are just great little gadgets that can be part of any successful return policy. You simply attach them to any item, whether directly or added to the packaging. You clip it right on and then if the customer removes the Alpha Shark Tag, the item is no longer eligible for a return. They are meant to be removed at home with a simple pair of household scissors. They cannot be reattached, so those customers that bought the ticket gun to put the price tags back on is also put out of business. Alpha Shark Tags are tamper evident and they can’t be beat. They are the kryptonite to the “free rent” criminals of the world.
For more information on Return Fraud, contact us or call: 1.770.426.0547
