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Read the latest industry news and commentary on the best use of lie detector tests to solve real-world problems.

Your Lying Resume

By Daniel Rabanales, Marketing — Lying is a plague that harms the efficiency and culture of an organization, especially when it comes from its most valuable asset — its employees. Employers must now be alert to the disturbing problem of candidates lying on their resumes. A recent report from First Advantage, a ... Read More
May 21, 2014Russ Warner

Why Men Need to be More Like Women

By Stephen Shepherd, Marketing – First off, this article is not about feminism. That being said, it’s clear that the changing societal role of women has dramatically changed how the world does business, with women comprising at least 50 percent of the U.S. labor force. Promoting women’s rights and gender equality is ... Read More
May 19, 2014Russ Warner

6 Lie Detection Signs

By Russ Warner, VP Marketing – Can you tell when someone is lying to you? It might be fairly easy if it’s your child, sibling, spouse or very close friend.  Beyond that, studies show that detecting lies by observation is about 65% accurate. That’s only slightly better than a coin toss. Let’s ... Read More
May 16, 2014Russ Warner

Which CEO Character Traits Yield the Highest Returns?

May 15, 2014Jeff Pizzino

How to Catch an Employee Committing Fraud

By Adam Decker, Marketing – The old saying "It takes a thief to catch a thief" may prove true for business owners. The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners reported in 2014 that a typical organization loses 5 percent of its revenue to fraud yearly if it lacks adequate internal controls. These ... Read More
May 14, 2014Jeff Pizzino

The Majority of Colombian Organizations Suffer From Fraud

Daniel Rabanales, Marketing— Corruption and fraud come in many forms, but the results are always damaging and negatively affect all aspects of a business. The perspective of a leader in the fight According to the world-leader in risk management and corporate investigation, Kroll Associates, business prospects in Colombia seem to be in a ... Read More
May 12, 2014Russ Warner

Colombia’s “Know Your Client” Principles Help With Ethics

By Stephen Shepherd, Marketing – When I was a young lad, my parents frequently counseled me to choose my friends carefully. “Tell me who you walk with, and I will tell you who you are,” they said, quoting an old adage. Whenever I developed an improper attitude or annoying behavior, my parents ... Read More
May 9, 2014Russ Warner

Who Should Really Take a Polygraph Test?

By Jeff Pizzino, APR, Public Relations – The Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) of 1998 prohibits employers in most industries from requiring that an applicant or employee take a polygraph. This law also prohibits employers from taking any action against employees — such as discipline, termination, hiring, demotion, etc. — based ... Read More
May 7, 2014Jeff Pizzino

Putin’s Russia vs. Harry Potter’s Ministry of Magic — Twin Studies in Corruption

By Stephen Shepherd, Marketing – While recently watching a Harry Potter movie, I found myself noticing parallels between the fictional government of the series, the Ministry of Magic, and the modern-day government of Russia. Elements of Corruption In the Harry Potter books, we read about characters that represent the common, every day person ... Read More
May 5, 2014Russ Warner

Insurance Companies Refine New Tools to Beat Fraud

By Devin Ballam, Marketing –  Each year billions of dollars are lost to fraud and corruption. Criminals are becoming ever more sophisticated, as the rewards prove increasingly valuable. With such a large loss of money at play, organizations are trying to figure out how to detect and stop fraudulent practices. One industry that ... Read More
May 2, 2014Russ Warner
 

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