employees Archives - John J. Hall, CPA - Speaker, Author and Consultant

Your Past Is Not Your Future – Better! Results Tip #2

Terri Said, “I’ll never be able to get the top spot here. Pursuing goals like that just isn’t part of where I come from.” Yikes! What a limiting statement to have about yourself and your abilities. And it certainly caused an abrupt change in our performance coaching conversation. Of course Terri could get the top […]

Fraud Prevention Tip #50: The Three Key Components of an Anti-Fraud Program

Somewhere out there, your organization is probably being targeted for fraud right now. Internet-based hackers, international organized crime organizations, and even a small percentage of employees all see your assets and information as too tempting to ignore. But what are the three most important things you must do to deter these barbarians at the gate […]

November 17, 2015 | John Hall | action • anti-fraud • corporate fraud • corporate leaders • deterrence • employee • employee theft • employees • fraud deterence • fraud prevention • habits • honest employees • honesty • internal fraud • misconduct • risk management • Suspicions | Anti-Fraud

Fraud Prevention Tip #49: How to Deal with Employee Theft

Anti-fraud efforts usually lean towards managing external threats. But your largest exposure is from employees simply because they are already inside your circle of trust. When we find out that a trusted employee has been stealing from the organization, it can be really difficult to know how to proceed. The theft in question could be […]

November 16, 2015 | John Hall | anti-fraud • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners • audit committee • Code of Conduct • controls • employee theft • employees • fraud deterence • honest employees • management • misconduct • risk management • Suspicions | Anti-Fraud

Adviser Leadership Management Director Responsibility

Fraud Prevention Tip #35: Write About Your Fraud Risks and Better Practices for Managing These Risks

One of the easiest (and least expensive!) ways to teach your employees about how to manage their fraud risks is to write about it. Short ‘how to’ articles published in organization electronic portals, websites and newsletters are the perfect place to provide direction. These articles should all address one common theme: How do I know? […]

September 21, 2015 | John Hall | anti-fraud • corporate leaders • employees • fraud deterence • fraud prevention • leadership • management • risk management • training • vendors suppliers contractors | Anti-Fraud

Fraud Prevention Tip #28: Seven Tips for Small Business, Small Government and Not for Profits

Smaller organizations and many not-for-profits face the inherent risk of insufficient staff and limited control resources. These special challenges require special effort by anti-fraud leaders. Here are seven ideas that will help. 1. Create a written Code of Conduct that addresses routine and non-routine situations staff will encounter in performing their work. Provide examples, short […]

August 10, 2015 | John Hall | anti-fraud • criminal background checks • EEOC Enforcement Guidance • employees • fraud deterence • fraud prevention • non-profit • small business | Anti-Fraud