How To Prevent, Handle Employee Theft

Andria Ryan’s article “How To Prevent, Handle Employee Theft” was featured in Hotel News Now on December 19, 2014.

Employee theft is an age-old problem. Hotels present numerous opportunities for theft from guests and the house. No employer hires an employee thinking he or she is someday going to steal. Hoteliers need to take steps to prevent theft and be cautious in taking action against an employee after a suspected theft. Both have practical and legal implications.

In the article, Andria provides hoteliers with tips on how to minimize and handle employee theft.

• Review security measures and processes regularly to help prevent theft.
• Firing an employee who is accused of stealing can involve hidden traps.