Preparation is the key to success when interviewing a dishonest employee.
Many factors in an investigation can not be anticipated, but the final interview usually can be planned well in advance. With proper consideration, the flow and likely outcome can be orchestrated with considerable accuracy. Management Preparation Senior management should be notified of the investigation's progress and the final plan to confront the suspected employee. Often management's perceived needs and questions differ significantly from the investigator's. Recognizing these areas of concern before the interview enables the investigator to meet them.