Here's a question for you.
If you found out a coworker was being deliberately deceitful and stealing (embezzling) from the company would you tell or choose to not get involved?
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Monday, April 13, 2009
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Posted by Diva's Thoughts at 11:06 AM22 People saying stuff:
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That is a tough call. It would depend on how well I knew the coworker, because I might confront them personally to get them to stop. And it would also depend on the company and how much I liked them :) Although, ultimately I think I would do something...
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April 13, 2009 at 11:32 AM
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Okay if I knew someone was embezzling as in stealing Money. We are not talking post-it notes and pens. I would tell my boss. I understand times are tough. However I question if you confronted her what would happen.
Ah I got it, go to HR and ask them hypothetical what they would think the best route would be if you found out a co-worker was embezzling. Would they want you to first confront the co-worker or mention it to them.
I am a loser at this. I don't like getting people in trouble yet I dont' think stealing is right. -
April 13, 2009 at 12:06 PM
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Embezzling- YES. I would. If the co-worker was a friend, I'd warn them first and give them a chance to quit or come clean.
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April 13, 2009 at 12:10 PM
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I'd come forward only if I had hard evidence. Our company is employee owned which means if they steal from the company, they steal from me!
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April 13, 2009 at 12:13 PM
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unless it directly affected me that would be a no.when they are in jail for 30 years im not going to help their kids with their homework every night, and im not helping his wife with the bills so i would have to say no
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April 13, 2009 at 12:21 PM
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oh hell ya. embezzling is big time stealing from many people. after all its not like a stapler walking out the door.
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April 13, 2009 at 2:13 PM
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oh hell ya. embezzling is big time stealing from many people. after all its not like a stapler walking out the door.
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April 13, 2009 at 2:14 PM
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hmmmmm - good question. I'm really not sure. Usually I choose not to get involved in that kind of stuff.
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April 13, 2009 at 2:53 PM
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Hmm, that's a tough one. I honestly don't know.
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April 13, 2009 at 6:20 PM
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I would report it, if not than your as guilty as the one embezzling....JMO of course
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April 13, 2009 at 6:39 PM
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Well, since I work in HR, I would have to say yes. I would report it to someone in HR and let them deal with it along with Security. Of course since I work in HR, I'm fairly black and white when it comes to something as serious as embezzlement.
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April 13, 2009 at 8:27 PM
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First, I'd make damned sure that this was actually happening -not sure how I'd do that but well, as long as the information on the theft involved wasn't coming to me second-hand, ya know, I guess. Then, yes, I'd report it to the HR dept or Security (whichever applies/is available) cause yes, if you know about something like that and do nothing, it is basically the same as aiding and abetting I think, isn't it?
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April 13, 2009 at 8:51 PM
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The more and more I get older I choose NOT to get involved. Too much drama.
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April 13, 2009 at 10:54 PM
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I would turn a blind eye. People are crazy!
OR I just might snitch (anonymously of course) I'm not trying to get a cap in my ass! -
April 14, 2009 at 12:54 AM
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Yeah. I think it depends on the severity. Huge amounts of money, I think I would report. Incidentals like office supplies, probably not.
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April 14, 2009 at 7:18 AM
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If you are really sure this person is stealing money (and not say taking home a few pens or borrowing some equipment), then I think that you should tell someone.
Besides the whole right and wrong issue, the company will have to try to get back that money somehow. And they might start with letting a few people go or cutting hours or benefits. So looking the other way might cost you your job. -
April 14, 2009 at 8:11 AM
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Depends..will they be willing to give you a cut?
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April 14, 2009 at 11:29 AM
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I would tell. Perhaps, I would find an anonymous way to let someone higher up know that it could possibly be going on. That way it is on their shoulders to find out & take care of it.
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April 14, 2009 at 11:45 AM
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Okay Diva what happened to the last post?
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April 14, 2009 at 1:33 PM
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embezzeling large sums of money or stealing a pencil sharpener? Yes for the first, no for the second. Is this a situation at your work?
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April 15, 2009 at 8:35 AM
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Terri - No , it's not happening at my job, It is happening at a girlfriends job so we got to discussing what we would/should do.
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April 15, 2009 at 8:49 AM
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If you know about it and don't say anything, what would be the repercussions for you? Is it a case where you could be considered an accomplice for saying nothing and not doing anything about it?
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April 15, 2009 at 6:09 PM
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