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Every election cycle, workplaces across the country experience a familiar pattern: heated debates, strong opinions, and increased polarization. While political discussions can be healthy when respectful, they can quickly turn into hostile exchanges that threaten team cohesion, morale, and even safety. For HR professionals and business leaders, the challenge lies in knowing when political speech […]

Employee leave programs like the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Workers’ Compensation are vital for supporting legitimate medical and family needs. However, these same protections can sometimes be exploited. When employees misuse FMLA or file fraudulent Workers’ Comp claims, the cost isn’t just financial but it can damage morale, productivity, and trust within […]

The modern workforce has changed dramatically. The hybrid workplace, where some employees work remotely while others operate on-site. While this flexible model boosts productivity and work-life balance, it has also created blind spots in how organizations detect, report, and investigate workplace misconduct When employees are spread across locations and time zones, misconduct such as harassment, […]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how organizations recruit, evaluate, and manage employees. From automated résumé screening to predictive analytics in performance reviews, HR departments increasingly rely on algorithms to make faster, data-driven decisions. But with this technological leap comes a new era of ethical, legal, and compliance challenges—especially when AI systems unintentionally discriminate or make […]

As businesses gear up for the final quarter of the year, September becomes the perfect time to review compliance processes, especially those involving contractors and contingent workers. With many organizations relying heavily on short-term staff, freelancers, and gig workers, the potential for background risk has never been higher. A proactive compliance checklist ensures your company […]

In today’s workplace environment, the risk of active shooter incidents and other physical threats is a growing concern for organizations of all sizes. Even the most secure companies can find themselves unprepared when a crisis unfolds. The consequences of not having a clear emergency response plan can be devastating both in terms of human life […]

In today’s workplace, employers walk a tightrope between managing employee performance and avoiding potential retaliation claims. What happens when an employee underperforms shortly after filing a complaint or engaging in a protected activity? Is it legitimate discipline—or retaliation disguised as performance management? This legal gray area has become one of the most challenging and costly […]

In today’s volatile economy, financial stress is becoming an invisible threat to many organizations. Rising living costs, personal debt, and stagnant wages have left many employees under significant financial pressure. Unfortunately, this strain doesn’t always stay at home—it can follow them into the workplace, creating a perfect storm for internal theft and fraud. As a […]

In today’s digital world, the line between personal and professional identity has blurred. Social media, online profiles, and public data have become an integral part of how individuals present themselves. For employers, this has created both opportunities and risks when it comes to pre-employment screening.Traditionally, background checks focused on verifying employment history, education, and criminal […]

In today’s business world, compliance policies and employee handbooks are not enough to safeguard organizations from internal risk. Whistleblower cases are rising across industries, with employees increasingly empowered to report misconduct or ethical lapses. While whistleblower protection laws are vital, they often signal one thing for leadership: something went wrong before it reached HR. At […]

One of the most conflicting aspects of divorce—which is typically an emotionally and financially complicated process—is asset distribution. Although courts want both sides to be open about their financial situation, it is not unusual for one spouse to try to conceal assets to prevent equitable division. Whether it’s secret property holdings, covert business income, or […]

Human trafficking is a national problem that affects millions of people. Over 27.6 million people were caught in forced labor or sexual exploitation in 2021 alone, producing unlawful earnings of $150 billion yearly. Underlining the widespread prevalence of this crime, the National Human Trafficking Hotline managed in the United States over 10,000 cases in 2022. […]

As the holiday season quickly approaches, finding the perfect gift for your loved ones can be a challenge. While most people think of traditional presents like clothes or gadgets, have you ever considered giving the gift of genealogical research services? Discovering your family’s past can be an exciting and meaningful experience. Genealogical research services can […]

In the manufacturing industry, safety is always a top priority. Ensuring workplace safety is critical for protecting workers, minimizing accidents, and creating a productive environment. One essential step in maintaining a safe workplace is conducting thorough background checks on employees. With so many risks involved, it’s important for companies to take every possible measure to […]

In the wake of personal crimes such as assaults, muggings, sexual assaults, and other violations, victims often grapple with the slow pace of justice. If law enforcement is unable to identify the assailant in the first couple of days after the incident, it can result in serious delays or even unresolved cases. This is where […]

In today’s world, where information is power, the need for private investigators has become increasingly prevalent. Whether you’re dealing with a personal issue like infidelity or a business matter such as corporate espionage, hiring a private investigator can be a crucial decision. Private investigators typically have a great deal of control over how their clients […]

Did you know that a single shady threat is behind a potential $1.7 trillion in annual losses for American businesses each year? Alarmingly, the number can only be estimated because as many as 90% of instances of this particular flavor of crime go unreported. And who or what is this sly and shadowy danger? It’s […]

It’s every company’s worst nightmare. The very individual trusted to balance the books and safeguard assets has decided to try their hand at embezzlement. If your accountant or another trusted individual with financial oversight has done your enterprise dirty, what can you do? Rather than panic, it’s time to roll out a four-part plan to […]

Legislation relating to codes of conduct and constructive discharge aims to protect workers and companies alike from those with bad intentions. However, when any individual—on either side of the equation—finds themselves in hot water relating to these nuanced aspects of business operation, the path forwards can be difficult to identify.  With that in mind, today […]

When someone dies under unexplained or unexpected circumstances, families can feel fraught with anger and frustration. How could such a thing have happened? When will those responsible be brought to account? While patience may feel like a resource that is impossible to muster at this difficult time, the work of the death investigator is critical […]

It’s everyone’s worst nightmare: a knock on the door and news that someone close to you has died. You discover that the coroner’s office has been called into action—what does that mean? Across the United States, when a death is sudden, violent, accidental, medically unattended, or simply unexplained, a medical examiner or coroner’s office will […]

There are a broad range of personal investigations that might warrant the assistance of a skilled private investigator. From missing persons through to private thefts or even cheating spouses, suspicions lead trusted PIs to head out into the field every day to discreetly and diligently gather the facts.  Whatever the nature of the private investigations […]

Strong practices for internal investigations offer vital security both for and within any organization. Employees can feel confident that they will be fully supported if they need a corporate investigator in their corner, and the company itself can deftly tread paths that might otherwise be legally perilous.  That all sounds great—certainly—but where should a business […]

The principle function of an insurance investigation is to verify all facts within a claim that is believed to be false or inflated. In addition to diligent fact-finding and comprehensive cross-referencing, insurance investigations also require a fierce independence and objectivity in pursuit of the unvarnished truth. The investigator for the job must not only have […]

Culture might be a buzzword within the corporate world these days, but is it really relevant in the construction industry? In truth, great company culture means much more than having beanbags in the office or going on quarterly team building excursions. Instead, it describes how employees feel about their role, their employers, and their co-workers—and […]

Adding value to one’s home is an investment many homeowners hope to make to their property. One of the most common ways to do this is by renovating the interior of the home, the exterior or both. When it comes to vetting contractors for the job, consumers must be vigilant of scammers who hope to […]

There’s a romantic notion of what private investigators might look like—thanks to the long history of fascinating fictional characters in literature, cinema, and television. Picture the sweep of a long overcoat, a tilted fedora, and dramatically shaded scenes of late-night stakeouts!  While the fantasy is fun to imagine, in reality, contemporary private investigators perform a […]

Whether you own a business or manage a nonprofit organization, one of the inalienable truths about both is that you need good people to be successful. Good help can be hard to find, but not if you have the correct procedures in place with regards to hiring and promotion. That means implementing comprehensive background checks […]

95% of all businesses have experienced employee theft at some point or another, so when the odd thing goes missing, that’s just a normal day at the office, right? It might not seem like a big deal when a pile of Post-Its or some break room supplies drift away, but small-scale theft can be a […]

When times get tough, corporate investigations become indispensable. In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses large and small have had to keep their wits about them in order to survive. Sailing close to the wind, cutting costs, and stretching resources have become the hallmarks of true-grit leadership—something worthy of celebration, no doubt, but also […]

Whether you are an attorney or administrator seeking assistance in tracking down an heir, or you are simply someone who has recently been notified that you may be entitled to unclaimed assets, how can you be certain that the firm before you possesses the skill and integrity to warrant your trust? An heir search investigator […]

Every organization inevitably aims to attract the best possible talent, and invests heavily in training new hires. In making these efforts, hopes lie in building a cohesive and dynamic team ready to take on the world. To some extent, a degree of employee turnover is to be expected—a frustrating but realistic aspect of running a […]

Does your company need a climate change compliance investigation? The answer is most undoubtedly yes. In the continuous uphill battle of combating climate change across the globe, the evidence that corporations bear the bulk of responsibility has become more undeniable than ever. Just over four years ago, the Guardian reported that just 100 companies were […]

Corporate mergers are inherently a tricky business. Not unlike a marriage, it’s the assimilation of two different corporate bodies to form a stronger entity. However, with that marriage comes the tricky business of evaluating the assets, how well two business models will mesh with one another, and how the workforce will be impacted by the […]

When it comes to your business, you don’t know what you don’t know. Successful corporations are more than their bottom line, and corporations must be conscious of all their internal operations to ensure they’re getting their maximum output or profit. Leadership must be vigilant in seeking problems out in their organization to ensure there are […]

During the 2020 pandemic, people throughout the globe were struggling with detachment from their family, friends, and coworkers. In search of a connection with another human being, it should be no surprise that more than a few people would fall victim to online romance scams. However, in a shocking report by the Federal Trade Commission, […]

Corporations in 2021 cannot afford to shirk the exposure and customer relations benefits of the internet and social media. A social media presence allows a corporation to cultivate a personality with their customer base through platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and now TikTok. While Facebook itself has options for buying adspace to users, most platforms […]

What is the dark side of private investigations? Private citizens usually take what they know about private investigators from movies and television. Private investigators are typically cast in a seedy light with PIs following characters to take pictures of their movements and use that evidence against them in some way. The media tends to write […]

What are the most common signs of a cheating spouse? Some people think they have an instinct for these things—that they know their partner, and they know when something is not right—and can identify behaviors as suspicious when they are actually innocuous. In order to get crystal clear clarification on whether or not your partner […]

Are you ready to revamp your corporate culture in 2021? As the world finally bids goodbye to one of the worst years in history, anxious and eager people everywhere are looking forward to what 2021 might bring. With the COVID-19 vaccine having been approved and administered, the country is finally beginning the slow process of […]

Private investigations can be a great way to find answers when law enforcement or other investigating bodies cannot provide answers. Both corporations and private citizens turn to private investigators to get to the unseen details in their cases and provide clarification in crucial matters. Given the ubiquity of information technology the lines between private investigations […]

Employee misconduct investigations have spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic in an unprecedented way. The coronavirus restrictions are different in many states, with many businesses still operating most positions in a remote capacity. In correlation with this wave of remote working, there has also been a wave of interest from employers in hiring a private investigator […]

Is there a way to stamp out employee malingering? The answer is complicated. Employee malingering is becoming a problem for some employers. As some states move forward with plans to open their states back up during the global COVID-19 pandemic, many are looking forward to life returning to some semblance of normalcy. While businesses make […]

Private investigators help with a myriad of corporate issues: from helping employers discover employee theft, to helping attorneys gather information for a case, there is very rarely a time where conflict arises in a professional situation when a private investigator would not be helpful, if not necessary. Once someone decides to hire a private investigator […]

The day after Valentine’s Day this February 14, 2013, national news reports indicated a spike in new online dating memberships. Once somewhat frowned upon, looking for love online has become more socially acceptable in the last ten years. Ann Friedman, a politics columnist for New York’s website, reported in her article Cupid’s Cursor, that one-third […]

A recent survey showed as many as 1 in 3 women has been sexually harassed in the workplace. Nearly 30 percent of cases before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission are cases of sex discrimination and/or sexual harassment.

According to a 2015 OECD Report, the global value of counterfeit products, pirated products, and other forms of intellectual property theft could amount to $1.7 trillion by the end of 2016.

The 2014 US Retail Fraud Survey identified employee theft as the single biggest cause of loss to retailers. US Retail Workers are among the highest violators when it comes to theft according to a recent article in Fortune Magazine.

The number of children who are reported missing every year in the United States: 800,000. An estimated 203,900 children were victims of a family abduction.

1 in 30 Employees is arrested for workplace theft. Nearly 33 percent of bankruptcies are caused by employee theft. Amount stolen annually from US businesses by employees–$50 billion.