Once a company's senior management is on board, however, a high-level group of managers should draw up policies and procedures that will tackle fraud, as well as a corporate code of conduct. These documents must clearly explain a company's position on ethics - and they must be openly enforced. While these relatively simple and inexpensive procedures may not dramatically increase an employee's chances of getting caught, they will substantially increase a worker's perception of the chances of getting caught. The University of Leicester in England recently surveyed criminals about why they committed their particular crime. Because they thought they could get away with it.
Employees are no different in their thinking.
If they think they might get caught, then they are less likely to try to steal from their company. That's why, if you do uncover employee crime, be sure to publicize the event throughout your corporation. Release as many details as you can, and seek harsh penalties for the offender. You'd be amazed at how effective this little bit of advertising can be. The establishment of a pre-employment screening program is equally important.