<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Verensics Blog</title><description>Research, field notes, and practical guidance on integrity screening, insider threat programs, and workplace investigations.</description><link>https://www.verensics.com/</link><item><title>The Likelihood and Willingness of Employees to Share Inappropriate Behavior in the Workplace: A Reactive vs. Proactive Approach</title><link>https://www.verensics.com/the-likelihood-and-willingness-of-employees-to-share-inappropriate-behavior-in-the-workplace-a-reactive-vs-proactive-approach/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.verensics.com/the-likelihood-and-willingness-of-employees-to-share-inappropriate-behavior-in-the-workplace-a-reactive-vs-proactive-approach/</guid><description>In any organization, fostering an environment where employees feel safe and supported is critical to maintaining a positive workplace culture. 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The doors don’t…</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Reporting Incidents of Misuse or Misappropriation of Assets</title><link>https://www.verensics.com/reporting-incidents-of-misuse-or-misappropriation-of-assets/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.verensics.com/reporting-incidents-of-misuse-or-misappropriation-of-assets/</guid><description>By Tayte Domine Is misuse or mishandling of company assets reported consistently?</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Discover Hidden Insights: The Power of Internal Investigation Questionnaires</title><link>https://www.verensics.com/discover-hidden-insights-the-power-of-internal-investigation-questionnaires/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.verensics.com/discover-hidden-insights-the-power-of-internal-investigation-questionnaires/</guid><description>By Sierra Munroe While most people know us for our pre-hiring questionnaires, we wanted to quickly discuss our internal investigation questionnaires! Our…</description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Behavioral Threat Analysis: Understanding Employee Behavior</title><link>https://www.verensics.com/behavioral-threat-analysis-understanding-employee-behavior/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.verensics.com/behavioral-threat-analysis-understanding-employee-behavior/</guid><description>By Tayte Domine Patrick Sherrill, a United States Postal employee killed 14 people and wounded six on August 20, 1986. 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Individuals who present…</description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Organizational Immunity: Building Resilience for Success</title><link>https://www.verensics.com/organizational-immunity-building-resilience-for-success/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.verensics.com/organizational-immunity-building-resilience-for-success/</guid><description>Let’s start with a story. This is a tale about two identical twin brothers, Arnold and Jessie. In college, both Arnold and Jessie were incredibly active—they…</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Understanding Trust and the Workplace</title><link>https://www.verensics.com/understanding-trust-and-the-workplace/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.verensics.com/understanding-trust-and-the-workplace/</guid><description>Nothing in life works without trust. Let me say that again—nothing in life works without trust. You wake up in the middle of the night and trust that in your…</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Organized Retail Crime and Insiders</title><link>https://www.verensics.com/organized-retail-crime-and-insiders/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.verensics.com/organized-retail-crime-and-insiders/</guid><description>What is Organized Retail Crime? Organized retail crime (ORC) involves the alliance of two or more individuals illegally acquiring merchandise through means…</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Prevent Insider Threats</title><link>https://www.verensics.com/insider-threat-program/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.verensics.com/insider-threat-program/</guid><description>Preventing insider threats requires getting to know your employees, but most surveys provide little useful information. 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